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This course is well-balanced, covering a wide range of topics in engineering science and engineering practice. The course is designed to educate the next generation of mechanical engineers to have a positive impact on our society across the 21st century.
Our curriculum embeds a diverse set of professional engineering and management skills spanning four core areas:
All Mechanical Engineering students share a common curriculum in the first two years, covering the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering. Teaching is delivered via lectures, seminars, laboratories, design classes and short projects in modelling and manufacturing.
In your third year, you will apply the principles you have learnt to real, complex engineering applications. A major element is the open-ended individual research project, which requires independent and creative thinking.
Years 1 & 2: Foundational Skills
Students build a strong foundation in mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and both analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies integrate these disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary understanding.
Year 3: Advanced Applications
In the third year, students apply their knowledge to real-world engineering problems through a major individual research project. This project encourages independent and creative thinking, allowing students to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol have strong progression and future opportunities, including:
Entry into roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Energy Engineer, and Project Engineer.
Opportunities in industries like automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, manufacturing, and robotics.
Access to graduate schemes from top employers such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, and Siemens.
Pathways to further study, including MSc or conversion to MEng programs.
Development of transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, CAD, and teamwork, valued across sectors.
Eligibility to work toward professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and later as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
High demand for graduates in global job markets due to the program's academic reputation.
IB - IB Diploma Contextual: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science. IB Diploma Contextual Offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science.A Level - A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics. A Level Contextual Offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics.Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerManufacturing EngineerAutomotive EngineerAerospace EngineerEnergy Systems EngineerControl Systems EngineerRobotics EngineerMechatronics EngineerProduct Development EngineerProject EngineerMaintenance EngineerProcess EngineerHVAC EngineerResearch and Development EngineerStructural EngineerTechnical Sales EngineerSystems EngineerQuality Assurance EngineerEngineering Consultant
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