BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (H361)
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Course summary
There is a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.
This degree gives you the broad knowledge and fundamental tools to satisfy this demand in a unique way focussing on electro-mechanical energy conversion, with a view to the effective and informed design of systems that interchange and manage electrical and mechanical energy.
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
- 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 year three, in addition to classroom-based subjects, you'll engage in a themed project. You'll work closely with a team of peers and an academic project supervisor to focus on a specific topic area. This will give you the freedom to apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed. Topics might include actuation and sensor systems; intelligent, adaptable power systems; or efficient, clean propulsion technologies.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduates will be equipped to innovate in a range of technological areas. These might include:
- the power flow of renewable energy microgrids
- actuation systems for motion control or robotics
- the complete power train of future electric vehicles.
Course structure
First-year students in several engineering programmes, including in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programme, all start their degree with a broad knowledge and a command of the skills that underpin modern engineering. This gives you plenty more opportunities to broaden your social circle and long-term professional network.
Interdisciplinary working is now the norm in industry, and a good understanding of disciplines other than your own will serve you well when you enter the workplace.
In year one you will focus on:
- the study and practice of mathematics engineers' need to describe and analyse physical processes efficiently
- learning how to generate and communicate designs and use these skills to work on an interdisciplinary design project, based on global challenges
- bringing these skills together to tackle a lab-based electro-mechanical design problem.
As you progress through the course you will move from structured teaching exercises based on fundamental theory in the areas of energy conversion in the mechanical and electrical domains, towards more research-driven, creative and open-ended project-based units.
This skills-based approach will provide you with technical and practical abilities, confidence, adaptability and understanding of social/industrial context that will support you to be successful in your degree and your career.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 Level 3 graded Maths credits at Distinction which must cover Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry (we may ask for Distinctions in particular units or combinations of units to satisfy subject requirements), and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2026 entry. The statement for 2027 entry will be available in summer 2026.