Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry BEng

Step into the future of engineering with our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry.<br/><br/>This professionally focused degree combines academic excellence with valuable industry experience, giving you a competitive edge as you prepare to launch your career. Designed in collaboration with BAE Systems and aligned with real-world industry needs, the programme blends rigorous technical education with practical, project-based learning.<br/><br/>You’ll study in purpose-built facilities equipped with advanced technology—from robotics and 3D printing to CAD and automation systems—and learn from expert academic staff with strong links to industry. The addition of a structured year in industry gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in a real-world context, gaining hands-on experience, building your professional network, and developing the confidence and capabilities to thrive in the engineering sector.<br/><br/>The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry is a future-focused degree developed in partnership with BAE Systems, one of the UK’s leading engineering organisations. It provides you with a comprehensive foundation in core mechanical engineering principles and engages you with the latest technologies and practices driving the future of manufacturing and design.<br/><br/>You’ll study key areas including mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, control systems, and materials science, alongside advanced tools and techniques such as 3D printing, robotics, and computer-aided design (CAD). Learning is brought to life through problem-solving, collaborative projects, and practical laboratory work.<br/><br/>In your second and third years, you’ll explore digital manufacturing, applied mechatronics, and automation, while your integrated engineering project will see you solving real-world challenges as part of a team. Your third year will be spent on a dedicated industrial placement, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge, gain professional experience, and enhance your employability before returning to complete your degree.<br/><br/><strong>On this course you will...</strong><br/>• Study in a brand-new purpose built facility that has been designed to include all of the modern equipment and resources you need to make a success of your course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from engaging with stakeholders from local and national employers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study a degree that was designed in collaboration with BAE so that you can be equipped with all of the knowledge and skills that employers really need.<br/><br/>