Our constantly changing world presents new engineering challenges on a daily basis. Develop your knowledge of electronic, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic principles as you learn how to design solutions to today's biggest engineering challenges. You'll work on group engineering design and project work at every stage, incorporating real-world examples with societal impact. This course gives you the flexibility to choose where you want to focus your studies, meaning you can make your degree your own.
Overview
Engineers are driving change in every aspect of our everyday lives.Learn innovative practical skills and advanced theory from leading researchers and work on hands-on projects which will challenge your creativity.
As a student of Engineering at York, you'll design solutions to engineering challenges with access to our teaching laboratories, digital media suite, computing laboratory and clean room.
Course details
At the beginning of your course, you'll develop a solid foundation in mechanical, electrical and electronic principles and programming. You'll take part in extensive laboratory sessions and hands-on project work, during which you'll have the chance to build an innovative medical device and a maze-solving robot.
In the final year of your course, you'll study a number of core subjects in control engineering, advanced mechanics and micro-electro-mechanical systems. You'll also be able to choose from a range of advanced options, allowing you to explore a broad range of topics or develop a specialist knowledge of a few areas.
Career outcomes
We build employability into every aspect of our courses. Alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, you'll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors and thrive in management roles.
Our students have a wide range of career opportunities including avionic systems engineering, design engineering, digital consultancy, software and systems engineering, cyber security, telecommunications design, broadcast engineering, automotive safety and visual effects.
