Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course develops your understanding of mechanical engineering science as well as your practical skills and knowledge through hands-on classes and multiple design-build-test challenges with your fellow students.

This course is accredited by the IET, one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians. The accreditation means that it will be easier for you to apply for professional registration as a chartered or incorporated engineer after graduation.

From manufacturing techniques to programming, you will develop a strong level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of mechanical systems and applications you will need to prepare for a successful career in engineering and science.

Manufacturing techniquesMachinesStructuresMaterials scienceHeat transferFluid mechanicsProgramming

Our dedicated engineering teaching and practice spaces allow you to use first-class, industry-standard equipment throughout your studies, as you gain a professionally-relevant and engaging engineering learning experience.Specialist mechanical labsDedicated teaching labsMachine tool workshopProject workshopComputer-aided engineering suite.

This course has been designed in partnership with local businesses to ensure you are ready for the industry when you graduate and you will complete multiple design-build-test challenges that test your theoretical engineering understanding and practical skills in line with current industry standards.

We can support you in finding and applying for a suitable year-long work placement for between your second and third years of study, which gives you the opportunity to put your studies in practice, improve you CV, and develop your professional network ahead of your career within the industry.

The University of Chichester is a member of the unique CDIO (Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate) worldwide initiative, which means our courses are designed to be practical and lab-focused from the beginning.This ensures that you receive an engaging experience that encourages interdisciplinary teamworking to solve open-ended problems and develop your communication skills, which will help you stand-out in a competitive industry.

- Gain an in-depth understanding of mechanical engineering in line with industry requirements.- Learn in dedicated engineering labs and use first-class equipment.- Develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a rapid-evolving industry.- Explore industrial work placement opportunities.- Apply your theoretical learning and planning through practical, collaborative projects.