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Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**Mechanical Engineering**Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. Graduates can work at the forefront of the major areas of mechanical engineering, combining theory with practical and project work, turning ideas into real systems. Will you build the product of the future? At Kent, you study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.The Year in Industry opportunity develops your technical skills, employability and soft skills as well as increasing your awareness of the future context for employment. Your Year in Industry takes place between your second and final year. The School's dedicated employability officer helps you to identify organisations offering placements. Companies also visit the School to present their industrial placement opportunities and to interview candidates.As well as gaining invaluable workplace experience, many of our students are offered a job by their placement employer after graduation.**Your Future**You'll be set up for a great career after Kent, with graduates going on to work in areas including aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies and so many more.The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.**Location**Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

27 September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry,,

Darwin Road,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Including Mathematics and one other science subject

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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