Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile of the engineering disciplines, concerned with the design, analysis, manufacture, and operation of mechanical systems. From engines and turbines to manufacturing equipment, medical devices, and renewable energy systems, mechanical engineers apply the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and dynamics to create and improve the physical systems that underpin modern industry. The breadth of the discipline means that mechanical engineers are employed across virtually every sector of the economy.

At Teesside University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a supported entry into engineering degree study for students who need to build their scientific and mathematical preparation before the main programme begins. The main degree covers the core engineering disciplines alongside the specific skills of mechanical design, modelling, and simulation. You will explore the design process in depth, learning to use sketching, formal engineering drawing, design calculations, and digital modelling tools.

Control systems, manufacturing drawing, and rapid prototyping are all covered, developing the practical and technical literacy that employers in industry expect. The programme includes a sandwich year and a work placement, giving you significant professional experience before graduation. With a typical entry tariff of 88 UCAS points, the foundation year route opens the programme to students from a wide range of starting points.

Mechanical engineering graduates are in demand across a wide range of industries. Manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, defence, oil and gas, medical devices, and consumer products all employ mechanical engineers in roles spanning design, analysis, project engineering, manufacturing, and technical management. The breadth of the degree means graduates are adaptable.

Many pursue the professional development pathway toward chartered engineer status. Postgraduate study in specific areas of mechanical, manufacturing, or systems engineering provides opportunities for further specialisation.