Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most enduring of all engineering disciplines, concerned with the design, analysis, and manufacture of the physical systems that power modern society. From turbines and engines to robotics, medical devices, and renewable energy systems, mechanical engineers apply the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and dynamics to solve problems across an extraordinary range of industries. This course at the University of Bristol is well-balanced, covering a wide range of topics in engineering science and engineering practice, and is designed to educate the next generation of mechanical engineers to have a positive impact on society across the twenty-first century.

This four-year full-time programme develops your rigorous mathematical and scientific foundations alongside the design, manufacturing, and systems skills that professional mechanical engineering demands. You will study solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, dynamics, materials, control systems, and engineering design, developing both analytical depth and practical engineering capability. The University of Bristol's reputation as a research-intensive institution means you will encounter cutting-edge engineering challenges throughout your studies.

Entry typically requires around 184 UCAS tariff points.

Mechanical engineering graduates from Bristol work across a remarkable range of sectors: aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, robotics, medical devices, defence, and consulting engineering, among others. The strong analytical and design skills the degree develops are also valued in finance, consultancy, and technology management. Many graduates pursue Chartered Engineer status through the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and others continue to postgraduate research in specialised areas of engineering or applied science.