Mechanical Engineering

Pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering research with the Mechanical Engineering course at the University of Birmingham and drive transformative change. You’ll work in an internationally recognised research environment, making innovative discoveries that address complex challenges in the manufacturing sector.

Explore diverse research areas, from nanotechnology to vehicle and aero-technology, guided by top academics. Within the  Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering course at the University of Birmingham University of Birmingham , you’ll cover a rich spectrum of interdisciplinary research such as biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and psychology, unlocking numerous opportunities in both academic and industry settings.

Research projects

At Birmingham, you can apply for an advertised PhD or propose your own research. An advertised PhD is typically part of an established research project and is usually funded by the University or another funding body.

Courses include:

• You will work with your supervisors to define the structure of your project, start to review the scientific literature and set out the scope of work that you will undertake. 

• Opportunities to work with colleagues at Birmingham, other universities and from industry may be involved, depending on the nature of the project that you plan.