Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing including Industrial Year (Year ) MEng

Our course also includes an industrial placement year, giving you the chance to gain professional experience in a company of your choice. Previous students have worked on projects such as designing robotic manufacturing systems, developing sustainable energy solutions, and improving high-performance vehicle components. Throughout your placement, you will remain fully supported by the university, with regular meetings with your placement tutor. Why choose this course 9th in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2024) Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times and Complete University Guide 2024) Globally ranked among the top 100 universities for Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings 2024) First UK engineering department to achieve the Athena SWAN Gold Award for gender equality 7th in the UK for Research Power (Research Excellence Framework 2021) Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE, RAeS, IET, and IED Exceptional career prospects with competitive graduate earnings (Discover Uni 2021-22) Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability, and more in your final year Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials Get paid experience with opportunities for a year out in industry Careers overviewYou will gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to improve the production systems for manufacturing industrial products and assemblies efficiently. Your transferable skills will also include effective communication skills and problem solving.Our graduates work for a diverse range of employment sectors with companies including:Jaguar Land RoverTata SteelProcter & GambleRolls-RoyceFordThalesJob prospectsAverage starting salary and career progression90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.