Mechanical engineers design and manufacture anything that has moving parts, from automotive transmissions to prosthetic devices, gas turbines, wind turbines, robots and machine tools. You gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering subjects including mechanics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, materials, digital engineering, computer-aided-design, electrical principles, finite element analysis, manufacturing, product development and assembly line modelling.Top reasons to study mechanical engineering herePractical learning: get involved with our hands on approach to teaching through lab work, site visits and projects including the Design Challenge, Formula Student and Formula Student AI.Quality teaching: learn from chartered engineers and hear from guest lecturers who have a wealth of industry experience. Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry to meet the needs of the sector.Fantastic facilities: study in our fully-equipped labs with the latest industry standard equipment.Industry experience: get a foot on the career ladder and gain experience of working in the sector with an optional year in industry.Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding in maths with our free online Mathematics for University course.Earn while you learn: join our optional AdEDA scheme and while undertaking a degree you can look for employment with the potential to switch to a degree apprenticeship in the future.Length: 3 years (or 4 with a work placement)