Electromechanical Engineering
Electromechanical engineering brings together electrical and mechanical engineering in a discipline that is fundamental to modern automated and industrial systems. Electromechanical systems are everywhere: in the motors that drive manufacturing equipment, in the actuators that control robotic systems, in the sensors and drives of electric vehicles, and in the vast range of machines that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion and vice versa. Engineers who understand both the electrical and mechanical dimensions of these systems are increasingly valuable as industry automates and as electric power displaces combustion across many sectors.
This three-year full-time programme at University College Birmingham provides a practically oriented engineering education, reflecting UCB's tradition of vocational and applied higher education. You will study electrical circuits and power electronics, mechanical principles, control systems, automation, machine design, programmable logic controllers, and the safety and maintenance practices that professional engineers need. The programme develops both the theoretical understanding and the hands-on practical skills that distinguish effective engineers, and UCB's workshop and laboratory facilities support this applied approach.
Graduates from this programme pursue careers in manufacturing, automation, the energy sector, defence, transport, building services, and the maintenance and operations functions of a wide range of industries. Roles include electromechanical engineer, maintenance engineer, automation engineer, controls engineer, and technical supervisor. The combination of electrical and mechanical knowledge makes graduates versatile and adaptable to different engineering environments.
Professional development routes include further study toward chartered engineer status through bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and many graduates continue their education through part-time or distance learning programmes after entering employment.