Engineering

Why Engineering at UEL

Engineering programs at University of East London combine hands-on experience with industry partnerships. The Guardian University Guide 2025 ranked Mechanical Engineering 8th nationally, while the Docklands campus sits near Ford’s Dagenham plant, where collaborative automotive projects unfold. Students work with hydraulic compression systems, digital robotic arms, 3D manufacturing, hydrodynamics channels, scanning electron microscopes, CNC machines, and plasma and laser cutters. Many also compete in the IMechE Design Challenge, building devices that meet strict technical specifications.

Aeronautical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering blends fundamental knowledge with practical problem-solving. First-year modules in materials science, dynamics, and thermofluids show how theory translates into real conditions, while the second year builds team-ready professional competencies. The final year explores advanced technologies—aerodynamics, unmanned aircraft, sustainable aviation solutions, and system integration—before a capstone project that applies everything learned to complex challenges where sustainability and digitalization take center stage.

Mechanical Engineering at University of East London

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering merges mathematics, science, and technology to prepare versatile specialists. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA), students design and analyze mechanical systems in labs equipped for materials testing, hydraulics, CNC machining, and 3D printing. Second-year modules advance mathematical and analytical capabilities through modeling, dynamics, control, and thermofluid dynamics. The final year focuses on project management, ethics, and sustainability within Industry 4.0, culminating in a capstone tied to current faculty research.

Mechatronics

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering teaches students to create intelligent systems where mechanics, electronics, automation, and robotics function as one. They master design processes, digital electronics, and technology integration while transforming ideas into working prototypes using robotic arms, compression systems, hydrodynamics channels, and laser cutters. This approach prepares engineers who thrive in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors, where connecting different disciplines opens broad career paths and fuels genuine enthusiasm for the profession.

Electric Vehicle Engineering

MSc Electric Vehicle Engineering focuses on transport electrification and autonomous system development. Covering electric powertrains, vehicle dynamics, intelligent transport systems, and energy conversion technologies, the program also explores automation, robotics, cybersecurity for autonomous vehicles, transport policy, and environmental considerations. It develops practical and research skills in electric machines and drives, power electronics, and batteries—enabling creation of smart systems running on clean energy sources. An optional placement bridges university learning with the real electric vehicle industry.

Sustainable Energy

MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering delivers advanced knowledge in renewables and energy efficiency. Students explore wind and photovoltaic systems, thermomechanical energy conversion, building energy modeling, and engineering optimization while developing critical understanding of ethical and environmental dimensions. The program emphasizes fuel cell technologies and circular economy principles, teaching graduates to conduct environmental impact assessments that reduce carbon footprints. A SIEMENS scholarship supports participants by lowering financial barriers and opening access to placements and collaboration with industry leaders.