BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Buckinghamshire New University

The future needs people who can turn ideas into reality. Mechanical engineers are behind the technology shaping how we travel, manufacture, generate energy and live. At Bucks New University, you’ll get hands-on from day one, developing the skills to design, test and improve real systems.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: Three or Four Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January and September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There’s a lot more to mechanical engineering than nuts and bolts. What makes a machine move? Core modules include Science and Materials for Engineers, Mathematics for Engineers, Computer Aided Design and Simulation, Individual Engineering Project and Management, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Principles, Modelling & Analysis of Electromechanical Systems, Engineering Design, Materials and Processes, Strength of Materials and Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Engines and Thermofluids, Sensors, Actuators and Instrumentation, Professional Practice, Leadership and Management, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Emerging and Sustainable technologies for Engineers. Optional modules include Advanced Mechanical Principles, Dynamics and Control, Aircraft Dynamics and Control, Control Systems Engineering and Mechatronics, Renewable Energy Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Automation, Aerospace Propulsion Systems.

Career pathways

Where could mechanical engineering take you? Roles include Consulting engineering firms, designing and managing projects for clients in areas such as product design, manufacturing processes and energy system optimisation, The automotive industry, helping vehicle manufacturers and suppliers design, test and refine cars, trucks and other vehicles, with a focus on performance, safety and sustainability, Aerospace engineering, designing and developing aircraft, spacecraft and satellite systems while working with teams to improve flight technology and safety, Renewable energy, contributing to the design and advancement of technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels and hydroelectric systems, Mechatronics and robotics, bringing mechanical, electronic and software systems together to create automated and intelligent machines for industries such as manufacturing, healthcare and consumer products, Manufacturing engineering, overseeing production processes and finding ways to improve efficiency, quality and cost. You could help plan and deliver the manufacture of products ranging from household appliances to industrial machinery, HVAC engineering, designing and managing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability and comfort across residential, commercial and industrial buildings, Biomedical engineering, applying mechanical engineering principles to the development of medical devices and equipment, helping advance healthcare technology and patient care, Project management, leading engineering projects from conception to completion while balancing technical, budget and time requirements across sectors such as construction, energy and manufacturing, Research and academia, investigating areas such as materials science, robotics and energy systems, or contributing to teaching and research at universities and research institutions.

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