Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

University of Bristol
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Electrical and electronic engineeringMechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

AAA - AAC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

There is a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. This degree gives you the fundamental knowledge and tools to satisfy this demand in a unique way focussing on electro-mechanical energy conversion.

During this course, you will study units from the mechanical and electrical disciplines along the following themes:

  • design and integration of electro-mechanical systems;

  • energy conversion and actuation systems;

  • embedded systems and control;

  • power electronics and electric drives; and

  • energy management.

    Years one and two offer a grounding in mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies will draw together these interdisciplinary foundations.

    In the third year, as well as classroom-based subjects, you will engage in an individual research project in which you will apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed, focussing on a specific topic area from actuation and sensor systems and intelligent adaptable power systems to efficient, clean propulsion technologies.

    Mechanical and electrical engineering graduates will be able to innovate technologies in a range of areas. These might include:

  • the power flow of renewable energy microgrids, from the wind to the electric generator and the power network to the user in the home;

  • actuation systems for motion control or robotics used in healthcare and manufacturing;

  • the complete power train of future electric vehicles, from the energy storage system, through to the electric motors, to the mechanical drivetrain and traction system;

  • efficient energy storage, allowing sensors to operate in previously inaccessible and far-reaching locations.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAA - AAC
    Scottish Higher AAAAB
    Scottish Advanced Higher AA
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bristol
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering, Mechanical engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    University of Bristol

    Bristol

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