General Engineering
General engineering is a discipline built on the premise that the most significant engineering challenges of our time require practitioners who can think across traditional boundaries. Where specialist engineering degrees develop deep expertise in a single field, general engineering produces graduates who are fluent across multiple domains, capable of applying mechanical, electrical, electronic, and systems thinking to diverse problems and of adapting as technologies and industries evolve. This versatility is increasingly valued in a world where complex products and infrastructure depend on integrated expertise rather than siloed specialism.
At Lincoln this three-year full-time programme develops your grounding across engineering fields while building the problem-solving and analytical skills that underpin all engineering practice. You will study bespoke general engineering modules that give you the integrating perspective the discipline requires, alongside specialist modules drawn from the school's wider engineering portfolio, allowing you to develop both breadth and some depth in areas that interest you most. Sustainable solutions are a thread running through the curriculum, reflecting the fact that engineering decisions have long-term consequences for society and environment.
A sandwich year is built into the programme, giving you extended professional experience in an engineering organisation before you complete your degree. Work placement experience is embedded throughout, ensuring you graduate with both the technical knowledge and the professional context that employers look for when recruiting engineering graduates.
Graduates move into roles across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, defence, consultancy, project management, and product development. The general engineering qualification is valued by employers who want graduates capable of contributing across disciplines and adapting to changing technical requirements. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in a chosen specialist field, or work towards chartered engineer status through a professional engineering institution.