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Mechanical Engineering

BEng · University of Sussex · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

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University of Sussex

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£31,000
SATISFACTION85%
CONTINUATION95%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS80%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 31% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Mechanical engineering is at the heart of the innovation that is transforming energy, transport, robotics, and aerospace. The discipline applies the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science to design and build the physical systems and machines that society depends on, from renewable energy turbines and electric vehicles to surgical robots and aircraft. Mechanical engineers are problem-solvers who turn ideas into practical solutions, and their skills are in demand across every sector of the economy that involves making, moving, or managing physical systems. This three-year, full-time programme at Sussex includes a foundation year for students who need additional preparation before the main degree content, a placement year, and a year abroad, giving you a full four years of formation that combines academic rigour with professional and international ex

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 25% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).