BEng Mechanical Engineering

About this course

Mechanical engineering is the discipline that underpins the design, development, and maintenance of machines, vehicles, energy systems, and the physical products and infrastructure of modern industrial society. Starting your journey towards a rewarding career in engineering with this degree gives you the opportunity to gain a competitive edge through scholarships and industry-linked experiences. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, this forward-looking programme at Cumbria combines core engineering science, mathematics, and design with hands-on, project-based learning in modern technical facilities. You will build a strong foundation in areas such as electromechanical engineering, thermofluids, materials, and solid mechanics, while applying your knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. As you progress, you will explore advanced topics including robotics and digital manufacturing. At the University of Cumbria, this three-year full-time programme benefits from the university's strong industry partnerships in the North West, where the engineering and manufacturing sectors provide a practical context for your studies and employment opportunities for graduates. The design of the programme reflects the needs of real employers, ensuring that the technical knowledge and professional skills you develop are those that engineering organisations actually need. Graduates pursue careers as mechanical engineers, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, maintenance engineers, project engineers, and technical managers across automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, defence, and the many other industries that design and build physical systems. Professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer through the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the standard career pathway. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline, building specialist expertise beyond the undergraduate foundation.

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