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What students say about mechanical engineering

What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Maths
Useful to have
- Further maths
- Design technology
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
You'll need a tailored personal statement that ticks all the right boxes with engineering tutors - think 'personal', 'relevant', 'evidence' and 'reflective'.
Six months after graduating
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Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Design engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Aeronautical engineer
Other real-life job examples
- Manager in manufacturing
- Investment advisor
- Quality control engineer
What employers like about this subject
A mechanical engineering degree will help you gain specific technical training, knowledge of environmental and safety issues and the ability to plan, prioritise and solve problems under pressure and to deadlines. You can also gain a number of useful transferable skills, like numeracy, problem-solving, team-working and the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. These skills are in demand from employers in the oil and gas industry, aerospace, car industry, electricity generators and suppliers, technical consultancy, defence and the Armed Forces.