Mechanical Engineering

About this course

Mechanical engineering addresses the design, analysis, and manufacture of physical systems that perform useful work, from individual machine components to complex integrated systems. The discipline is broad, drawing on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and computational modelling to address problems that span healthcare, transport, energy, manufacturing, and defence. Mechanical engineers combine deep analytical ability with the practical creativity needed to translate principles into real solutions that function reliably in the world. At Southampton, this three-year degree develops your ability to apply mechanical engineering skills across a striking range of fields, from orthopaedic implants and medical devices to automobile systems and structural components. You will study mechanics, structures, materials, design, and computing, building the mathe

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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