BEng Mechanical Engineering (Building Services)

The BEng Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) degree at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical systems and services that underpin modern buildings. Students will learn how to design, install, and maintain the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as the plumbing and gas services found in commercial and residential buildings. The course will also cover the principles of building physics, energy efficiency, and sustainability, preparing students for a career in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who are interested in a career in mechanical engineering, particularly in the area of building services. It is suitable for students with an A-level background in mathematics, physics, or engineering. The course is designed to be challenging but rewarding, with a strong focus on practical application and problem-solving. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated HVAC laboratory and simulation software.

Experience World-Class Mechanical Engineering Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering (building services) due to its strong reputation for academic excellence and practical relevance. The university has a dedicated building services research group, which provides students with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research and industry partnerships. Additionally, the campus is located in the historic city of Canterbury, offering easy access to cultural and recreational activities.

Our degree enables you to not only interact with businesses involved in building services but also with peers from other sectors to solve real-life problems using the innovative CDIO approach.

We also ensure that there is considerable focus on your employability, and actively encourage work placements with the likes of EDF, Delphi, and Southeast Water to help you on your path into the industry.

You will use the pioneering CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem-solving engineering issues. The CDIO approach is an international engineering education model, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It allows you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative, evaluated solutions to industry-related engineering challenges. We are one of the only handful of universities in the UK to offer CDIO.

Upon completion of the course, you'll be skilled in professional engineering practice and prepared to work as an effective, industry-ready engineer who is on track to become a Chartered Engineer.

You will gain the knowledge and specialist technical and transferable skills you need to work as a mechanical engineer ensuring building service systems meet demand, are reliable, integrated, and operate smoothly.

You'll also develop leadership and management skills that will support you in pursuing a senior engineering role.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.