Who is it for?

This Mechanical Engineering (Hons) course from City, University of London is for ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving, finding practical solutions and want to design advanced machines. This course is suited for those who would like work in industries like transport, power generation, manufacturing, automotive and oil and gas exploration.

Objectives

Our Mechanical engineering degree encompasses the remarkably successful disciplines of material sciences, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics and robotics.This degree will train you in all aspects necessary for a successful career as a mechanical engineer.PlacementsThe School has its own dedicated placements team that provides on-hand placement and internship support and guidance for students throughout their studies.Our team of placement specialists, the Professional Liaison Unit, has extensive experience in helping students to secure professional experience across a range of industries. The team also has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies spanning both large and small organisationsYou can undertake a summer internship at the end of each academic year or opt to spend a year on an industry placement at the end of your third year - if you are on the MEng (Hons) route.Placements are paid, and are a fantastic way to gain professional experience in a relevant field as part of your degree. Undertaking a placement year could also count towards the experience requirement for a professional engineering qualification. Placements are highly encouraged at City; students that complete a placement year benefit from gaining professional experience working on real-life projects and are also more likely to; achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary.

Career prospects

Mechanical Engineering graduates work in industries such as transport, power generation, manufacturing, automotive and oil and gas exploration. Our recent graduates have obtained posts within Ford, Howden, Delphi Diesel Systems, AVL, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Tube Line and Holroyd.These engineers are involved in areas as diverse as product development, advanced computer-based design, computational fluid dynamics simulations, robotics, energy conservation, maintenance, decommissioning and engineering management.