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.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
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.
Student takes photos of the earth from space
Fourth-year mechanical engineering student, Jacob Smith, has fulfilled his dream to photograph the earth using a high altitude balloon.
Mechanical engineering applicant visit days
We run regular open days for our undergraduate offer holders between October and April. Find out why you should attend one.
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.
Reducing the risks of spinal injuries in rugby
Bruno is using mathematical modelling to improve our understanding of spinal injuries from impact in rugby union.
Experience the University at a postgraduate Open Day or fair
Find out about life at Bath and studying our courses through Postgraduate Open Days, fairs and events.
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.
Mechanical Engineering research
89% of our research was graded as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
Delivering future generations of clean and efficient vehicles.
Equality and diversity
We work towards embedding gender equality and inclusivity across all our teaching, research and professional activities in the Department and wider university.
Engineering receives Athena SWAN awards for equality and diversity
Our Departments of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have been successful in their applications for bronze and silver Athena SWAN awards.
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.
