Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

OVERVIEW

Build your future with a mechanical engineering degree that combines hands-on experience with industry-ready skills. Mechanical engineers play a vital role in designing and improving the technologies that power modern life - from renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing processes to robotics and smart technologies.

Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course equips you with the analytical, technical and creative problem-solving skills needed to succeed across a wide range of engineering industries.

Based in Birmingham, a city with a rich engineering and industrial legacy, this mechanical engineering degree offers the opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions for engineering and manufacturing. You will develop in-depth knowledge across core areas of modern mechanical engineering.

You will explore topics such as:

* Control engineering and mechatronics system design

* Computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering simulation using FEA and CFD

* Smart manufacturing and intelligent systems

* Engineering management and sustainable engineering

* Emerging technologies, including Industry 4.0 and industrial robotic systems

Delivered through real-world projects, state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced engineering software, the course prepares you for careers in sectors such as aerospace, automotive engineering, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Whether you're interested in sustainable technologies or digital innovation, a mechanical engineering degree in Birmingham will give you the skills to help shape the future of engineering.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

* 2 DAY DEGREE – Study on campus Mondays and Tuesdays in your first year, giving you flexibility around other commitments. One-night-a-week accommodation is also available. Find out more

* FLEXIBLE FIRST YEAR – Start with a shared engineering first year, then specialise in Automated Manufacturing, Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering from Year 2.

* SMART MANUFACTURING FACILITIES – Gain hands-on experience in our Advanced Manufacturing Festo facility and specialist Mechatronics, Robotics, Fluid Mechanics and Automation labs.

* MODERN ENGINEERING TOOLS – Develop skills using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python and industrial automated control systems.

* CAREER-FOCUSED – Develop the automation skills needed for careers such as Automation Engineer, Robotics Specialist and Process Engineer.

* PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION – The course aligns with Engineering Council academic requirements for IEng and partial CEng status, with IET and IMechE accreditation being sought.

* TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION – UCB ranked third in the UK for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2026).

FACILITIES\
Engineering students gain hands-on experience of programming robots and controllers in our state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing cell facility, plus you will use all 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).

Camden House is our bespoke STEM education facility for our engineering students. It features:

* Control engineering rigs

* Cyber-physical systems

* Mechatronics automation

* PLCs

* Fluid dynamics software

* MATLAB and SolidWorks design software

* Enhanced IT facilities

ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS\
This course is delivered in partnership with the Great Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSloT)

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Mechanical engineer

* Project engineer

* Design engineer

* Manufacturing engineer

* Maintenance engineer

* Aerospace engineer

* Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course