BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Solent University

Design and build mechanical systems and put your knowledge into practice with an engineering degree that delivers hands-on skills and an IET-accredited pathway to professional registration. Solent University’s mechanical engineering programme focuses on applied engineering principles and places a strong emphasis on employability. Our experienced course team will help you to develop the range of theory based, professional and hands-on skills that employers in the industry are looking for.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years part-time; 4 years with foundation year; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Applied Mathematics, Electronics Principles, Manufacturing Principles, Professional Engineering Skills, Mechanical Principles, CAD and the Design Process, Quality and Product Development, Modelling and Mechanics of Products, Engineering Materials, Competition and Contracts in Engineering, Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems, Automation and Control Systems. Optional modules include Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy.

Career pathways

This course could lead to careers in a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines, such as aerospace, automotive engineering, design engineering, component manufacture, nano-technology, management of engineering departments or production planning. Particularly if you further your professional development and become a fully chartered engineer, you could work on anything from prosthetics and medical technology to large-scale engineering projects.

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