Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)

<strong>A Brighton Mechanical Engineering degree prepares you for careers across manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, automotive engineering and advanced engineering sectors.</strong><br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course is full of opportunities to build real-world experience through exciting team projects, placements and internships. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates are working in organisations such as Rolls-Royce, National Rail, Bosch, Mott-Macdonald and Ove Arup. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Start hands-on learning from day one through design-build-test projects including fighting robots, water rockets and rocket cars, the Engineering Without Borders international design challenge, CAD modelling and laboratory work. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dual accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing recognition of its professional quality and a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Make a difference and solve energy challenges in our student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in industry-standard facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines and robotics and VR labs. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year after year two or paid internship opportunities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contribute to research in mechanical system design, robotics, advanced manufacturing processes, automation and artificial intelligence. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Undertake a major individual project supported by expert staff, applying your knowledge to a technical challenge of your choice. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our engineering research impact is rated as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for reach and significance – Research Excellence Framework 2021. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Mechanical Engineering</strong> <br/>Brighton & Hove is the UK’s leading city for new economy businesses (Centre for Cities, 2025). This includes sectors such as advanced engineering, sustainable aviation, green technology and clean energy – industries where demand for skilled engineers is rapidly growing. Studying at Brighton means you’ll be part of a hub for innovation, with opportunities to directly connect your learning to the future of engineering. <br/><br/>Brighton & Hove has also been named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out.