Engineering degrees

Engineers are creative problem solvers. Through hands-on, challenging and collaborative project work you are encouraged to develop sustainable solutions to contemporary issues as you build the practical, scientific, research and essential engineering skills needed to become a professional engineer.

In engineering, 100% of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ in terms of its reach and significance in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

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Our degrees in engineering

Undergraduate degrees

We offer BEng, MEng and foundation year routes for our undergraduate engineering degree courses as well as BSc(Hons) top up degrees.

Our foundation years are a great way for you to prepare for your engineering degree if you don't have the grades or specific subjects needed or if you've just changed your mind about which subject to follow.

The MEng courses include an additional year of masters-level study.

Top-up engineering degrees are a way to convert your qualifications and experience into an honours degree. They generally take one year of full-time study to complete.

Top-up degrees

Postgraduate degrees

Learn with our team of active researchers and experts in their fields to extend and deepen your knowledge of engineering principles and their application to business.

Engineering Management MSc

Professional accreditation

Study a course accredited by professional bodies including the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

You can expect

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Exciting project work

Work in cross-disciplinary teams on projects such as designing and building robots and rocket cars, as well as Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects as part of our STEP lab develop the technical and professional skills that employers look for. Across our engineering degree courses there are opportunities to get involved in our research, working on projects alongside our postgraduate students and research teams.

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Employer involvement

Our strong links with industry are reinforced through our industrial advisory board who we consult on the content of our courses; visiting lecturers who share their knowledge and experience with you; and provide paid placement and graduate job opportunities.

Specialist facilities

Use your imagination and experiment in our specialist facilities. Our Simulation Suite has car and flight simulators with VR and motion platform technology. You’ll also be able to take your designs from concept to completion using equipment like the wind tunnel, prototyping labs, 3D printers and CNC machines.

What jobs can I do with an engineering degree?

10 jobs you could do with your degree or masters in engineering:

Aerospace engineer
Automotive engineer
Communications engineer
Control and instrumentation engineer
Design engineer
Electrical engineer
Energy engineer
Manufacturing systems engineer
Mechanical engineer
Technical sales engineer.

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