Are you analytical and creative, interested in design technology and wanting to develop effective and sustainable solutions and products that meet the varied needs of todays society?

Our degree in Mechanical Engineering is designed to build your confidence and skills base and will equip you with an awareness of engineering in the wider social, ethical, sustainable, and economic context. You will gain the practical skills and expertise to become a successful practising engineer, with the full educational basis to facilitate progression to engineering management roles.

The BEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to meet the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineering (IEng), and partially meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

How will my Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree provide me with the skills needed for my career?

Employability is embedded at all years within the Mechanical Engineering programme at Northumbria. Our teaching focuses on the authentic application of professional knowledge and skills through independent enquiry-based learning approaches and collaboration with industry and professional bodies.

Interaction with organisations such as NGOs, charities, professional councils, and schools and other universities will provide a broad understanding of the critical impact Mechanical Engineering has in the development of a sustainable and ethical society. You will develop knowledge and skills within a scaffolded, supportive environment as realistic preparation for your future career.

Enhancing your employment prospects and developing links with industry are important aspects of the Mechanical Engineering programme. Between your second and third years of study you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement, or to study abroad, which provide you with invaluable industrial and international experience.

Academic staff will work with you to help you understand and explore the different types of careers suited to a graduate engineer and assist you in identifying possible avenues for you to explore. Our dedicated Careers and Employment Service will also support you in finding and securing part-time employment during your studies, placement opportunities, and full-time employment on completion of your programme.

Upon graduation, you will be in an excellent position to become a practising engineer with the skills for progression into both technical and engineering management roles. If you wish to undertake further study at postgraduate level, it is possible to transfer to our MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue onto one of our MSc degrees.

Mode of Study

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad