Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University

Develop the skills and knowledge from this dual accredited course to become a professional engineer. Mechanical Engineering underpins almost every facet of modern life and plays a vital role in shaping the technologies that drive progress across a range of sectors, including transport, healthcare, construction, and robotics.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: BEng: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement MEng: Four years full-time, five years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Engineering Tools and Principles 1, Engineering Tools and Principles 2, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 1, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 2. Year 2: Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles, Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Materials and Structures, Design and Project Management. Year 3: Advanced Mechanical Materials and Professional Practice, Mechanical Energy Analysis, Project based modules. Year 4: Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods, Advanced Materials, Structures and Design, Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Group Project.

Career pathways

Mechanical Engineering students can go on to work in industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy, as well as in product manufacturing and the food and beverage industries.

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