Mechanical Engineering (Extended)

Our extended degree in mechanical engineering starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. After your first year, you study the modules from our three-year course.

Our Extended Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering starts with a foundation year. The extended degree programme prepares students for the first year of the mechanical engineering degree programme. In the foundation year, students will study modules in project design and implementation, professional and personal development along with an introduction to engineering mathematics. These modules aim to provide students with core knowledge relating to engineering and science and are Project-Based Learning (PBL) in nature which aim to create realistic engineering work environments which require teamworking, communication, research, design, and practical & experimental skills. After completion, students will then join the three-year honours degree programme in mechanical engineering which will cover mechanical dynamics, materials and mechanics, electrical, electronic and control systems, fluids, thermodynamics, process improvement, quality engineering and materials handling.

At the end of the programme, you will be equipped for a career as a professional engineer in industries such as power generation, HVAC, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, supply chain and logistics as well as high-value manufacturing industries to name but a few.

The Extended BEng Honours Mechanical Engineering degree programme is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) meaning that it provides ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers.

What you should know about this course
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• We are a diverse and inclusive community of students, researchers and academics and we welcome a wide range of students from many different backgrounds.



• You’ll gain the skills you need in a supportive, employment-focused environment and will be among research-active academics whose work is making a difference to people’s lives.



• You'll study in Medway in Kent, a great location with fantastic transport links. It's easy to get to central London, as well as the beautiful Kent coast and countryside. 

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

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