Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering programme offered by the University of Bristol is varied and internationally-leading, covering topics from clean energy and advanced materials to manufacturing systems, robotics and healthcare. 

The Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering programme offered by the University of Bristol University of Bristol students collaborate worldwide with industrial partners, other universities, public-sector organisations, research institutes and NGOs, producing novel and multidisciplinary research which addresses technical, societal and environmental challenges. 

They also make use of extensive and modern laboratory facilities at Queens Building in central Bristol, and at collaborating centres. With a large, diverse and active cohort of PhD, EngD and MScR students, Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol is a close-knit and supportive community. Its success is evidenced by consistently high performance in national rankings for research and teaching quality.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering programme offered by the University of Bristol are found in a variety of careers all over the globe, including world-leading research. Many work as consultants or as part of large-scale engineering industries.

Courses include:

• Dynamics and Control

• Solid Mechanics

• Engineering Systems and Design

• Ultrasonics and Non-destructive Testing

• Robotics

• Fluid and Aerodynamics