Mechanical Engineering (BEng) - De Montfort University

Students will:

• Study a range of topics including computer-aided design, thermodynamics and heat transfer, solid mechanics, dynamics and control, materials engineering and processing and fracture mechanics.
• Access specialist facilities, such as control and dynamics laboratories, mechanics and materials laboratories, engine test cell and Rohde and Schwarz embedded systems laboratories.
• Join student societies such as DMU Racing and take part in Formula Student, an annual initiative set up by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers which challenges universities to design, build and race a single-seat racing car.
• Explore professional opportunities by taking a placement year in industry. Mechanical Engineering students have undertaken placements at large organisations including Cummins, Caterpillar and the National Grid.
• Open their career prospects across a range of fields, including aerospace, automotive, defence and energy, product manufacturing and the food and beverage industries.
• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow them to really engage with their learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know their course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

• 1-1 advice and support: students can book unlimited 1-1 appointments. Personalised 30 min appointments to discuss any matters, from career goal setting, job interview preparation, CV reviews, and more.
• Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship Support: DMU Made’s team passion is second to none. They offer a plethora of opportunities (workshops, events, networking sessions, programmes, 1-1 appointments, and more) to support students on their entrepreneurial journeys.
• Inside Edge Mentoring helps connect students with people in industry, mentoring students as they take their first steps into the workplace.
• International Student Support: The university offers dedicated activities for international students, from employability led programmes to workshops and events to help them navigate the UK labour market, enhance their skills and strengths and feel more confident about getting their careers started in the UK.
• Career Hub: a brand-new dedicated career space with career staff members and career ambassadors, ready to support students with any questions.
• Work placements are offered as part of this course through DMU Careers Team, and can boost students' skills and experience while studying, as well as improving their chances of gaining a graduate level job.

Industries:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defense
• Energy
• Product Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Industries

Areas:

• Design
• Research and Development
• Marketing
• Sales
• Production Management
• Quality Control