Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering is a degree that reflects how modern engineering systems actually work: the machines, vehicles, and infrastructure that define contemporary life almost all depend on the seamless integration of mechanical structures and components with electrical, electronic, and control systems. Understanding both disciplines in combination, rather than treating them as separate, gives graduates a perspective that is increasingly valued as engineering problems become more complex and interdisciplinary.

At the University of Bath, this three-year full-time programme gives you a balanced grounding in mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering sciences, with a particular focus on systems engineering as the framework for understanding how these components work together. You will develop comprehensive knowledge of mechanics, materials, and thermodynamics alongside electrical and electronic systems, circuits, and control theory. The programme explores both the theoretical foundations and the practical techniques of the most current approaches in both disciplines, equipping you with the kind of integrated understanding that allows you to design and analyse complex engineered systems from multiple perspectives.

Graduates of integrated mechanical and electrical engineering programmes are in demand across automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, defence, robotics, and consumer electronics, all of which require engineers who can work across the traditional disciplinary boundary. Roles in systems engineering, product development, technical consultancy, control systems, and embedded systems are natural destinations. Many graduates pursue professional registration as engineers through relevant institutions, and the degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or related fields for those who wish to specialise further.