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Engineering

Tackle real-life engineering challenges head on, become a professional problem solver and change your world.

Introduction

Engineering powers the world around us. From communication tools and transport systems, to renewable energy and medical equipment, the innovative solutions and technological advances that are so integral to modern life involve engineers and designers. It’s a subject that mixes a range of disciplines and skills, from physics and mathematics, to design and project management.

Our students graduate with the ability to respond to challenges with technically sound conceptual designs and develop innovative products and systems - click to hear from Engineering student Sarah on how she secured an internship with Rolls-Royce. how Manchester Met supported her ambitions, and her goals for the future. 

WHY MANCHESTER MET?

Research with Impact

100% of our research impact in Engineering is world-leading or internationally excellent — and 75% is at the highest 4* level (REF 2021).

Excellence in Engineering

Manchester Met is ranked 2nd in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2024).

Industry Links

Tackle real challenges from the world of engineering. Every year, we invite businesses and academic colleagues to set live projects that challenge our students to devise innovative solutions to current problems.

GAIN WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

The four-year placement route offers the opportunity to spend your third year working on a placement with a relevant employer – gaining the skills and experience that can boost your career prospects.

A Platform for Success

Showcase your skills in extra-curricular group projects like the Formula Student racing car competition or the Engineering for People Design Challenge. Adapt your schedule to suit your needs through our drop-in workshops and laboratories.

Student-Centred Education

Our BEng and MEng Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, and Biomedical Engineering degrees share a common first year, giving you the option to transfer courses to pursue your interests.

By joining Manchester Met’s Formula Student team, I’ve been able to design and build a racing car that competed at Silverstone – gaining valuable experience in the motorsport field, alongside my degree.
Victor
BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering
By joining Manchester Met’s Formula Student team, I’ve been able to design and build a racing car that competed at Silverstone – gaining valuable experience in the motorsport field, alongside my degree.
Victor
BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering

Our Reputation

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Rated an "outstanding" university

We have an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for student experience.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

Research Excellence Framework REF 2021 logo

Research with impact

90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

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