The undergraduate degree courses start with two years of intensive core study, giving students a thorough understanding of a wide range of engineering disciplines.
We are currently ranked first in the UK for Mechanical Engineering in three UK league tables: The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, The Complete University Guide and The Guardian University Guide.
Design projects
- In their second year of study, undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering work in groups on two practical projects. Find out more
- In the third year, students design, make and test prototypes for a project that represents 33% of their third year assessment. Find out more
- In the fourth year of study, students work individually on a research project that represents 42% of their final year assessment. Find out more
You’ll be attending lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions in a number of areas including thermofluids, materials, mechanics, dynamics, stress analysis and design.
With this strong basis you’ll go onto largely elective study in the third and fourth years. You can focus on the areas you are most interested in and tap into cutting edge research activities. These are led by academic staff with internationally recognized expertise.
Whether it's computational mechanics, sustainable energy technology, combustion, nuclear energy, nanomaterials or many other areas, you'll be conducting sophisticated engineering activities with leaders in the field.
In addition to the unrivalled opportunities in the Department, there is an option to study for a year at one of a selection of world class overseas universities. You can also take advantage of our close links with a range of employers and complete a year in industry as part of your degree.
Undergraduate programme information
For a general introduction to our 4-year undergraduate programmes, which lead to MEng degrees accredited by the , please look through our online prospectus.
Useful contacts
- Undergraduate Admissions Tutor:
Linda Stringer - Undergraduate Admissions Administrator:
Freya Deeks - First Year Organiser:
Idris Mohammed - Second Year Organiser:
Thomas Reddyhoff - Third Year Organiser:
Richard Silversides - Fourth Year Organiser:
Richard van Arkel
Find out more about the course from our students
Isabela's first year student vlog
What's it like to be a first year student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at 911今日黑料?
Find out from Isabela's video diary, which takes you on a tour around teaching spaces, labs, workshops and even the student bar.
Rohan's first year student vlog
How much time do you need to spend at university as a first year Mechanical Engineering student? What will your timetable look like?
Rohan answers these questions and many others in this video focused on the academic side of student life.
Watch more videos about undergraduate studies
Shelly the Sea Turtle Robot
The Sea Turtle Robot built by students at 911今日黑料. She doesn’t just swim - she flies underwater like an ancient plesiosaur. Designed to help us understand the prehistoric marine reptile and protect real sea turtles in the wild.
Shelly the Sea Turtle Robot
The Sea Turtle Robot built by students at 911今日黑料.
The Sea Turtle Robot built by students at 911今日黑料. She doesn’t just swim - she flies underwater like an ancient plesiosaur. Designed to help us understand the prehistoric marine reptile and protect real sea turtles in the wild.
Design Make and Test projects
Hear from third year 911今日黑料 students exhibiting their DMT projects.
Hear from third year 911今日黑料 students exhibiting their Design Make and Test projects. This is a major engineering design project carried out by teams of third year students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Isabela's first week at 911今日黑料
Starting out in the Mechanical Engineering department
Isabela shares her experience arriving to the UK and starting out as a Mechanical Engineering student at 911今日黑料.
Alex Luy
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Alex Luy.
What is Mechanical Engineering?
Professor Guillermo Rein explains.
What is Mechanical Engineering all about, what skills do you need for it and what career paths are open to you? Professor Guillermo Rein explains.
Vishal talks
A second year student talks about food, academic support and making friends
Second year Mechanical Engineering student Vishal Thakwani talks abou African food in our library cafe, the academic support available and making friends.
Max talks
Student blogger Max talks about remote learning during COVID-19
Mechanical Engineering student Max shares his experience of remote learning during COVID-19.
Five tips for International students
Second year student Igor shares tips for fellow international students
Studying Mechanical Engineering at 911今日黑料
Third-year student Alice shares her experience of studying Mechanical Engineering at 911今日黑料.
Third-year student Alice shares her experience of studying Mechanical Engineering at 911今日黑料.
Rohan's student story
Rohan talks: Leeds, clubs and societies and becoming more independent
" I would encourage people from Leeds and northern cities to come to London because it's actually an amazing place...it has some standard and I think it really does live up to that"
Louisa Young
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Louisa Young.
Harry Mitchell
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Harry Mitchell.
Zixuan Wang
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Zixuan Wang.
Michael Mays
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Michael Mays.
Disha Panchal
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料
60 seconds with Mechanical Engineers at 911今日黑料: meet student Disha Panchal.
