I would like to welcome you to studying Mechanical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University. All our Mechanical Engineering courses will focus on building a clear understanding of the applied engineering science in relation to mechanical and electrical systems, whether you are joining us on our Mechanical Engineering degree, our Mechanical Engineering (Advance Manufacture) degree or our Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) course.
Dr. Atif Rasheed
Course Director
Academic Calendar: Semesters
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2024-25 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
This is a subject that offers many exciting and fulfilling career opportunities and has been designed with input from industry to meet a skills gap in:
We can proudly say that this is a very friendly place to study, so I believe you will have an enjoyable and productive time with us. Our motto is "Don’t be afraid to ask questions and always do ask questions", we are here to support your personal and professional development in engineering, employability skills and enable you to graduate as an engineer.
The academic year at Canterbury Christ Church University is split into two semesters – one running from September to January and a second one from late January to May.
Each Semester you will study three different modules covering different areas of Mechanical Engineering.
The course integrates the CDIO approach and focuses on practical and applied projects, where possible these will be adopted from industry.
With the focus on practical work and hands-on skill, all modules will make use of the ‘flipped classroom’ model to deliver the elements of the course material. Here you will be provided with structured online activities on the virtual learning environment prior to your classes. As a result, your class time can focus on group activities, group problem-solving work and formative feedback to scaffold your learning and personalised support.
This means that you get to spend more time “doing science”, something that makes learning more effective and exciting.
The Mechanical Engineering team at Canterbury Christ Church University are committed to developing you to be a graduate who is intellectually curious, skilled, and ethically engaged with the world and its future.
Before you begin your studies here, we would encourage you to look at the relevant pages of online news sources (e.g., BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Engineer) to see the common areas that are being talked about in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Your welcome and induction will be w/c 16th September 2024 - we look forward to meeting you then.
On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!
CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.
We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.
You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends here at CCCU.
If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
If you have any queries, please feel to contact the engineering team at