**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.**<br/><br/>The degree covers areas such as structural mechanics, electrical circuits, fluids and powder dynamics, and thermodynamics. At the end of the course, you should be equipped for a career as a professional mechanical engineer in areas such as high-value manufacturing and the automotive and aerospace industries.<br/><br/>The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, indicating that this degree provides ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- Ranked #1 University in Kent for Graduate Prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked #1 in London for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020)<br/><br/><br/>- 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction with the course (Guardian League Table 2021)<br/><br/><br/>- Students studying mechanical engineering can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)<br/><br/><br/>- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.<br/>