Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

University of Kent

Course overviewEngineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you'll gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field.At Kent, you'll study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.Course structureThe first year of our course lays the foundation for the rest of your studies and includes modules on mechanics, CAD, materials, engineering analysis and mathematics. As your knowledge of mechanical engineering grows, you discover which areas particularly interest you, so that by your final year you can select your specialism.Your futureYou'll develop into a well-rounded graduate, confident of your future opportunities as we support you to recognise and learn the essential skills and attributes needed by industries in the UK and overseas.This course has been designed in discussion with industrial employers, our Industrial Panel, IET, our graduates, and students. This allows the latest real-world developments and latest academic research to be included in the curriculum. Lecturers and guest speakers include those with industry experience and experience working with industry on research and commercial innovation. We use this industrial knowledge and our networks to support your development.Accreditation will be sought from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE) enabling students to satisfy the partial educational requirements of the IMechE for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration upon successful completion of the course.

School of Engineering