Mechanical Engineering (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

Delivered through real-world projects, state-of-the-art labs and cutting-edge software, this  Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from University College Birmingham  course prepares you to work in aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors. Whether you're passionate about sustainable engineering or digital innovation, our Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the tools to shape the future.

Key facts

Based in Birmingham – a city with a rich engineering and industrial legacy – this degree offers a unique opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions for engineering and manufacturing. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge across core disciplines such as thermofluid mechanics, CAD and FEA/CFD simulation, materials science, and project management, while exploring future-focused topics like Industry 4.0, IoT in manufacturing, and smart materials.

Engineering students gain hands-on experience of programming robots and controllers in our state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing cell facility, and you will use our modern laboratories for practical work in electrical power, electronics and control, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles and materials testing. You will also have access to the Industry 4.0 Learning Factory at the nearby Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), along with further new facilities at Camden House.

Career opportunities

The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

• Mechanical engineer

• Project engineer

• Design engineer

• Manufacturing engineer

• Maintenance engineer

• Aerospace Engineer