Undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering
Test the limits of what is possible, by bringing together creativity with maths and physics to design and manufacture machines, technologies and systems.
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 £16,000 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.
Student engineers building an artificial heart in global contest
Team Bath Heart is the UK’s only team in international ‘Heart Hackathon’
Creating meaningful and purposeful products: Compact Cane
Nia Simpson is taking her final-year mechanical engineering project, the Compact Cane, to the commercial market.
Team Bath Racing Electric aiming for European success
TBRe is set to enter four international Formula Student competitions in 2023
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 PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project, scholarship and studentship opportunities in our Department.
Study one of our automotive master's degrees to develop skills that industry needs
Study a master’s with a unique project-driven approach to learning with a focus on systems thinking and sustainability in the automotive sector.
Join our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Inspiring and working with the next generation of leaders to pioneer and shape the transition to clean, sustainable, affordable mobility for all.
UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI
We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
Postgraduate research degrees
Find a research degree or project to match your interests, with courses available across all departments.
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.
Assistive tech project to enhance prosthetic sockets and speed-up rehabilitation for amputees
An inspirational project led by our Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Health will get underway to improve support for amputees in need of prosthesis.
UK ‘net zero’ aviation ambitions must resolve questions around alternatives to jet fuel
Bath academic Prof Marcelle McManus co-authors major new Royal Society report
Hydrogen-powered double-decker bus to be developed by IAAPS engineers
Bath & IAAPS researchers selected as partners on £12.7m HEIDI project
New £830k project with Bath hospital set to explore AI detection of blood clots
Engineering researchers will continue our collaboration with the RUH by seeking to use AI to find blood clots
New company launches ultra-light, low carbon ‘aerogel’ insulation materials
University of Bath spin-out company Aerogel Core Ltd set to develop next generation materials for the aerospace and automotive industries
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 undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students for professional placements.
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.
Become an External Integrated Project partner
Employ our students to work on a four to six-month project with your company and benefit from their technical skills and fresh ideas.
Awards and accolades
Our rankings and achievements.
About us
We are a welcoming Department dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all to study and work in. We have 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.