机械工程最常与大型机械（例如摩托车，一级方程式赛车或飞机）相关联，但实际上，所有人造产品都具有由机械工程师设计和开发的机械特征。它与工程行业没有联系，因此是工程领域中最广泛的领域，并且其毕业生拥有任何学科中最具挑战性，最有意义和最多样化的职业机会。这些范围包括设计最新的公路车辆和开发新的可持续材料形式，一直到寻找替代能源和开发纳米技术。
Mechanical engineers apply skills and knowledge in maths, science and software to design and manufacture innovative, efficient and reliable technology at an optimised cost. Mechanical engineers are at the forefront of sustainable solutions for a better world in the 21st century. Examples include the next generation of environmentally friendly materials (e.g. bio-based polymers) and devices for renewable energy sources (e.g. wind turbines). Mechanical engineers are involved in the design, manufacture and recyclability of most products: from mobile phones, to medical devices to Formula 1 racing cars. This course develops the technical, personal, interpersonal and professional skills necessary in mechanical engineering.<br><br><br>Global Opportunities<br>The School offers extensive opportunities to gain valuable overseas experience, either during the summer vacation or by taking a year out from the degree programme. We participate in the IAESTE and Turing Student Exchange programmes, which enables students to obtain work experience in companies or study at universities throughout the world. The Study USA Initiative offers students after Stage 2 the possibility of studying for a year at a college in the USA, providing an excellent opportunity to gain familiarity with international business techniques. Our employability programme supports these activities as well as providing help and advice with preparation of CVs, interview skills and acting as a point of contact for the duration of placements.