Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems. If you enjoy maths, science and technology subjects and want to tackle global engineering challenges in the future, our engineering courses might be the perfect choice for you.
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Why choose Engineering at Loughborough?
Industry links
Our strong links with industry, our sponsorship scheme and placement opportunities mean many of our students are able to secure graduate-level jobs either directly from their placements or early in their final year. We also bring in leading speakers from industry to enrich the learning experience with real-life engineering challenges.
Professional accreditation
Our long-established degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and/or the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), as well as being licensed by the UK Engineering Council. Graduates from an accredited engineering course will have achieved part or all of the underpinning knowledge for later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Career prospects
The UK has a wealth of engineering and technology companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational global corporations. Our courses are industry led and are designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to have a successful career upon completion. Recent graduate destinations include: BAE Systems, BMW, Barclays, Caterpillar, GSK, Nestle, McLaren Automotive, Rolls-Royce, Triumph and Unilever.
Outstanding facilities
We recently invested over £70 million into developing the campus, improving our extensive high-tech teaching space, laboratories and workshops, including the STEMLab, which provides additional engineering laboratories, computer-aided design and rapid prototyping facilities, design studios and learning spaces.