Mechanical Engineering

About this course

Mechanical engineering is the discipline concerned with the design, analysis, manufacture, and maintenance of machines and mechanical systems. It is one of the broadest and most fundamental branches of engineering, underpinning industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, biomedical devices, and consumer products. Mechanical engineers apply principles of physics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural analysis to create systems that are both functional and efficient, and they are essential to virtually every sector of the modern economy. At UWE Bristol, this part-time programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and designed for people who are working in industry and want to develop their professional engineering knowledge alongside their careers. The day-release study mode allows you to remain in employment whi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 60% of graduatescards →

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