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This is engineering

building solutions to global problems

From buildings and bridges to software and mechanics, engineers designed much of the world around you. Studying our Engineering courses will put you in the driver’s seat to create a sustainable world for tomorrow. 

You’ll learn the skills needed for a career in engineering through small-group practical work and theoretical study. Stand out to employers with our multidisciplinary first year which grounds you in various engineering disciplines. 

We offer six specialisms:

Our facilities

You will use the latest technology and software in our £1.5 million multi-disciplinary engineering laboratory, CNC machining facilities, medical engineering labs and many more state-of-the-art facilities.

Meet our students and alumni

This is where my life begins

"I wanted to be able to make a difference. Bradford made sure that everything went well because they understood that I just came from a tragic experience. They have been very instrumental in my learning here."

Erika, BEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering

This is where i prove disability doesn’t mean inability

"Bradford seemed the most welcoming and the most enthusiastic about engineering and about medical technology."

Rosie, BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering

This is where i challenge convention

"My career goal is to work in a green energy field and I want to do my part by inspiring young women to be a mechanical engineer or go into another STEM career."

Sumaiya, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Where Engineering can take you

Engineers are relied on to provide innovative solutions in all aspects of society. Career options vary greatly, depending on your chosen specialism. Some possible roles include:

  • Nuclear engineer
  • Technical consultant
  • Structural engineer
  • Research or teaching academic
  • CAD technician
  • Orthopaedic materials engineer
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A career in the fast lane

Stephanie Travers graduated with a BEng in Chemical Engineering in 2016 and now works as Trackside Fluid Engineer for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

She recently became the first black woman to stand on the F1 podium.

Find out more about Stephanie's time at Bradford and her career in F1 here

Employer case studies

Courses in this subject

We have 38 courses in this area.

Foundation Year

Study level:
Undergraduate
UCAS code:
Y006
Duration:
1 years
Attendance mode:
Full-time

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This is Bradford

You can become the very best version of yourself at the University of Bradford.
It’s a place where amazing things happen.

This is where you’ll expand your mind and make lifelong friends.
This is where you’ll grow, learn, experience.

This is a place you can belong.

And we’ll support you every step of the way.