Why choose this course?

• Study with one of the largest engineering schools in the UK
• Build real engineering prototypes in exciting projects
• 2nd in the East of England for Mechanical Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024)

• The BEng Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire has been highly successful and over the years produced thousands of successful graduates working in all fields of engineering;
• You will learn mechanical engineering subjects in core modules that balance laboratory activities with the relevant, supportive theoretical knowledge;
• You will operate state-of-the-art laboratory equipment during every year of your academic career as part of your learning experience in the core modules;
• You will learn how to apply computer-aided engineering and industrial-standard software;
• You may take part in the IMechE challenge in your first year of study, and be able to compete with engineering students from other British universities on exciting mechanical engineering-related projects;
• You may decide to spend the third year of your mechanical engineering degree on a year-long work placement;
• Students from the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire have previously completed work placement years at companies including Amazon, Bosch, Network Rail, Transport for London, Tesla Motors (UK), Aston Martin, BMW (UK), Mercedes-Benz (UK), Virgin Atlantic, MBDA;
• You may join the automotive students and help design, build and race single-seater race car in the UK Formula Student Competition;
• You may join aerospace students on projects involving Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs);
• Recent Mechanical Engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including London Energy Ltd, Progressive Technology, Halfords, Fords, Barclays.
• We are members of the CDIO Initiative (Conceive Design Implement Operate), a worldwide network of academic professionals, industry representatives and engineering leaders who have a passion for engineering education and engineering leadership. The CDIO framework has been embedded into our undergraduate degree programme, ensuring you’ll put into practice what you learn through “Design and Build” projects during your studies.