Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at Derby offers a professionally accredited programme recognised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The course benefits from strong industry links with world-renowned companies such as Rolls-Royce, Alstom, and Toyota, providing valuable exposure to real-world engineering environments. Specialist facilities enhance practical learning and include an additive manufacturing laboratory, a wind tunnel, and a fully equipped mechanical workshop. Students are encouraged to extend their learning through exciting extracurricular projects such as the IMechE Railway Challenge, while teaching is delivered by an expert academic team with extensive industrial experience. The programme also offers flexibility, allowing students to transfer to alternative specialist engineering degrees after completion of the first year if academic interests evolve.

Designed to meet the needs of modern industry, the Mechanical Engineering degree develops the multidisciplinary skill set required for successful engineering careers. Employers increasingly seek graduates with broad knowledge across both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines, and the degree structure reflects this demand. All engineering students complete the same core modules during the first year, providing a strong foundational understanding across all engineering areas. At the end of the first year, students may continue within Mechanical Engineering or transfer to another specialist engineering programme aligned with their developing interests and career aspirations.