Mechanical engineers are highly-sought after in many industries. From developing products and services to managing projects, research and investigation, the skills you learn and develop at Plymouth will be relevant to whatever engineering career path you choose.
Ours is a hands-on degree for good reason. We want you to develop practical skills that are relevant and ready to apply in the industry. Our priority is increasing your employability and widening your options upon graduation. We do this by employing staff with vast professional experience; by engaging with the industry to keep our teaching relevant; and by encouraging you to undertake work placements that provide experience, contacts and, in some cases, job offers.
With 100 per cent of our graduates in work or further study after six months [source: unistats] of finishing their degree, we’re confident that we can not only improve your skills and confidence, but also your employability. You’ll find many of our graduates working in engineering roles across the globe, some of whom have started their own innovative businesses, like Russell Lloyd.