Engineering has been described as the art of making things work for people and mechanical engineers are recognised within that description for their knowledge and skills in creating, improving and operating devices, machines, engines, energy systems and a host of other working things.
Mechanical engineering is at the heart of a wide variety of transport and power systems.
Key themes in mechanical engineering include safety and sustainability, which are of crucial significance for the environment. The engineering science element includes Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Energy Systems, Dynamics and Control and Structural Mechanics. The course structures are flexible and transfers between courses are possible, normally at the end of Year 3. It is therefore possible to defer final career decisions until candidates have a clear view of their professional aspirations. BEng candidates complete most of their classes in the first semester and spend the remaining period on project work, graduating at the end of the second semester.