If you’re thinking about studying mechanical engineering, you might be asking the question: “What can I actually do with this degree?”
It’s a fair question - and one that lots of students are thinking about before making big decisions about their future. Mechanical engineering is known for being broad and versatile, but that can also make it feel a bit overwhelming. And with stories of graduates struggling to find jobs, it’s easy to wonder what really comes next after university.
The good news? Mechanical engineering opens more doors than you might think - especially when you choose a university that’s built to help you become career-ready from day one.
Let’s break it down 👉
Mechanical Engineering careers: Where can it take you?
Mechanical engineers are problem-solvers. That means your skills can be applied in loads of different industries - not just the ones you might already know about.
Here are just a few examples of where a mechanical engineering degree can take you:
- Automotive and Aerospace – You could be designing the next generation of vehicles, electric planes, or autonomous tech.
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability - Work on wind turbines, solar farms, or energy-efficient systems to help fight climate change.
- Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing - Create automation systems, robots, and smart technologies for factories of the future.
- Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering - Design medical devices, prosthetics, or assistive technologies that improve lives.
- Product Design and Innovation - Develop everyday items and smart gadgets we use in our homes, workplaces, or on the move.
- Consultancy and Project Management - Help businesses solve complex challenges with your technical insight and communication skills.
- Start-ups and Entrepreneurship - Transform your ideas into reality and building your own business.
So yes - mechanical engineering gives you serious flexibility. But the real question is: how do you make the most of it?
Why being work-ready matters
Here’s the truth: even the best degree in the world won’t guarantee you a job if you’re not prepared to enter the workplace.
Many traditional degrees focus heavily on theory. You sit in lecture theatres, take exams, and hope to figure the rest out later. But for a lot of graduates, that leads to a confusing and stressful question after uni: Now what?
Employers want people who can collaborate, communicate, and hit the ground running. That’s why it’s important to choose a degree - and a higher education provider - that helps you develop those skills from day one.
How NMITE sets you up for success
At NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering), things work differently. This isn’t your typical higher education provider - and that’s the point.
Here’s how NMITE helps you build real-world experience while you study:
- No lecture theatres. No traditional closed book exams. Just real learning.
Work in teams on real industry projects, solving genuine challenges with practical, hands-on learning. - Degrees designed with employers.
The curriculum is shaped by the needs of industry - so you’re always learning skills that matter. - Accelerated options.
You can complete your MEng in just three years (as opposed to four), meaning you get into the workplace (and start earning) faster. - Small cohorts, big opportunities.
You’ll be supported by expert staff and work closely with your peers - just like in a real workplace.
Introducing STEPS: Get career-ready before you even start
What if your journey to employment didn’t start after your degree - but before it?
That’s exactly what NMITE’s STEPS programme is all about.
STEPS (Student Toolkit for Employability and Professional Skills) is a pre-enrolment initiative designed to help future students:
- Build confidence in their decision to study engineering
- Explore different career paths in the industry
- Start developing essential professional skills before day one
It’s a unique opportunity to prepare mentally, emotionally, and professionally for life at NMITE - and beyond.
By the time you arrive on campus, you’re already ahead of the curve.
So... What can you do with a Mechanical Engineering Degree?
The answer? Pretty much anything you want - especially if you choose a university that backs you with real-world skills, connections, and support.
Mechanical engineering is a powerful foundation for solving problems, building systems, and creating solutions that make the world work better. And at NMITE, you’ll be learning how to do exactly that - from day one.
👉 Explore our mechanical engineering degree and discover how NMITE helps you turn your potential into a career. Start here.
