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

This three-year degree in mechanical engineering covers areas such as structural mechanics, electrical circuits, fluids and powder dynamics, and thermodynamics.

Study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Greenwich's Medway Campus in Kent and develop the knowledge, technical expertise and practical skills needed to shape the future of engineering. Ranked the No. 3 university in London in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027, Greenwich combines high-quality teaching, specialist facilities and industry-focused learning to help you achieve your career ambitions.

This degree provides a strong foundation in the principles of mechanical engineering, covering areas such as mechanical dynamics, materials and mechanics, electrical and electronic systems, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and engineering design. Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on learning in industry-standard laboratories and project spaces, you'll gain experience applying engineering principles to real-world challenges and developing innovative solutions.

Based at our Medway Campus, you'll learn in a supportive and diverse environment alongside research-active academics and engineering professionals. Graduates leave equipped for careers across a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive engineering, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, supply chain and logistics, with the skills and confidence sought by employers in the UK and internationally.

What you should know about this course

* 90% of students feel that teaching staff explain things well, their course challenges them to do their best work, and academic support is effective. (National Student Survey 2026)

* Industry‑standard labs with Siemens PLC systems, specialist tools and fully equipped project spaces, giving you hands‑on experience in real‑world engineering

* 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.