Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Greenwich

Gain industry-ready skills on a professionally accredited mechanical engineering technology degree that gives you the analytical, entrepreneurial and practical skills that businesses are looking for.

Our mechanical engineering technology degree covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of engineering mechanics, thermos-fluid applications, product design and development, and computer-aided design. You will learn practical skills and gain a breadth and depth of knowledge enabling you to share ideas with engineers from different disciplines.

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council and meets the educational requirements for registration as an incorporated engineer. It is the perfect launchpad for a mechanical engineering career in high-value manufacturing, as well as the automotive and aerospace industries.

What you should know about this course

•  You'll meet the full academic requirements for IEng status
•  Learn practical skills on our IET accredited course
•  You'll study at the only university in Kent to offer a full range of engineering courses.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing. 

• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
• IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
• We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

How long is my placement?

Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks and 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience.

Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

What are the financial arrangements?

The faculty expects that students will be treated like other employees of the company or organisation where reasonably possible.

It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company.

Students on sandwich placements pay a reduced fee to the university for their placement year.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

The course has been designed for careers in areas such as the automotive and aerospace industries, and high-value manufacturing. Suitable positions are available across a wide range of companies, or you could go on to postgraduate study or start a business of your own.

Are internships available?

Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.

Other members of the team help students to develop their knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understand HR selection processes, and prepare final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.