Undergraduate courses in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
A complete list of the mechanical engineering undergraduate courses offered at Bath.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Our degrees prepare students for rewarding careers in engineering. We have a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and industrial collaboration.
Undergraduate study
Our MEng courses give you advanced engineering knowledge complemented by practical and transferable skills, and the chance to gain professional experience during your degree. Find out more about our courses and read about our students' experiences.
Improve your employability with an engineering placement year
Put your theory into practice with a year-long, paid placement during your engineering degree. You could earn between £14,000 and £25,000.
Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to industry-inspired projects
Projects are a core part of our undergraduate degrees. You'll work in teams and individually to develop your skills and use what you learn practically.
Great design in medical products: Felix’s placement story
Mechanical Engineering student, Felix O'Keffee, spent a year on placement working at Crux Product Design.
Achieving your ambitions at university
Sam Chung is the first in his family to go to university. He tells us how he's found life studying mechanical engineering at Bath.
Bath Zero motorcycle team successfully competes at Isle of Man TT 2019 race
Bath Zero, the University of Bath’s zero emissions motorcycle team are celebrating success in competing at the iconic Isle of Man TT race meeting.
Postgraduate degrees
You can improve your career prospects with our specialist master's courses and excellent PhD opportunities. Find out more about our MSc courses, research studentships or look for a PhD supervisor among our academic team.
Taught postgraduate degrees in mechanical engineering
Find out about the MSc courses we offer in the Department.
Mechanical Engineering research degrees
We offer PhDs in a wide range of disciplinary areas covered by our research centres.
Mechanical Engineering PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project, scholarship and studentship opportunities in our Department.
Join the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI)
Train to be part of the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
Join our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Combine distinctive training with doctoral research in automotive propulsion to equip you to become the research and technology leaders of the future.
Our research
Our research covers a full spectrum extending from fundamental investigations to applied research. We are active in areas including design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics, materials and thermofluids.
Department of Mechanical Engineering research
Our research activities and expertise include design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics, materials, and thermo-fluids.
Lighter, stronger aeroplanes thanks to new hybrid thermoplastic composites
Aviation is set to reach new heights thanks to a novel plastic which is tougher, weighs less and is cheaper to construct, developed by the University of Bath.
Tailor-made prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.
Work with us
From teaching and student projects to placements and research, there are many ways in which we collaborate with industry. We have links with local and international businesses of all sizes. Find out more about what we can offer your company.
Innovative 3D printing equipment installed at Bath
The University is now home to a Renishaw AM250 Selective Laser Melting machine, significantly enhancing Bath’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Minister unveils plaque at new IAAPS automotive research facility
Science Minister Chris Skidmore has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the University’s new £70m Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS).
Grow your business with our professional UAV training courses
Learn how to operate, build and maintain your own unmanned aerial vehicle. Our courses blend academic rigour with professional aviation experience.
Recruit engineering students for professional placements
How your company can employ our multi-skilled engineering students for a year-long industrial placement.
How your company can work with the Faculty of Engineering & Design
From consultancy to student project work there are many ways to collaborate with us across our engineering and design departments.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
About us
Our Department is built on a reputation for outstanding teaching, innovative research and collaborative links with industry. We have over 100 academic and research staff, 1000 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate students.
Contact us
Contact our Department office with any general queries or our admissions team about our undergraduate courses.