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

Why study Engineering at York?

Tackle the engineering challenges of a changing world. Develop your knowledge of electronic, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering as you learn to design solutions to complex problems. Group projects at this stage allow you to put into practice your learning to produce something tangible while improving your team working and communication skills.

Make your degree your own. Explore a broad range of engineering principles before choosing where to focus your studies, giving you the flexibility to shape your degree around your interests. You'll work as a project team to design, prototype, and validate a working embedded system. You'll demonstrate hands‑on engineering, collaborative problem‑solving, and industry‑ready technical depth, giving you a flagship piece of work that strengthens placement and graduate applications.

Build skills for a wide range of careers. Develop practical and transferable skills through group design and project work, preparing you to succeed across different engineering sectors and progress into management roles.

Gain professional experience with a year in industry. Apply your knowledge in a professional setting, build valuable industry connections and explore potential career paths before you graduate. The School will help you find a suitable placement, and you'll receive support from an academic member of staff throughout your year, including regular meetings and workplace visits.

Our engineering courses have been continuously accredited for 25 years. This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and counts towards the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.