Engineering

Engineers help build the future, extend scientific progress and improve global economies. Our mission is to develop forward-thinking innovators who are able to overcome challenging problems using teamwork, originality and rigorous scientific acumen.

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joint 3rd for career prospects in Mechanical Engineering
The Guardian University Guide 2021

for Chemical Engineering
The Complete University Guide 2021

All of our undergraduate courses are accredited by either the IMechE, IChemE or IET

Study

You will enjoy innovative teaching methods, including creative project work. Our aim is to encourage you to learn and gain hands-on experience. We take pride in inspiring our future world-changing engineers.

Undergraduate Degrees

Masters Degrees

PhDs

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Teaching Excellence Framework Gold Award

Research

The Engineering Department at Lancaster is a broad-based engineering centre, with a record of innovative teaching, world-class research and integration with industry.

Chemical Engineering

Investigating all the relevant aspects of chemical and biochemical engineering, from fundamental science to engineering applications.

Electronic Engineering

A leading group focusing on research spanning from digital electronics and materials to high-frequency applications.

Energy

Addressing major scientific and technological challenges in emerging energy technologies and sustainability.

Nuclear Science and Engineering

Our approach in nuclear research covers instrumentation, robotic, and chemical engineering.

Structures, Materials and Manufacturing

Understanding functional materials, composite systems, structural health monitoring, production processes and technologies.

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Data Science Institute Membership Call out - 2021

For 2021 we welcome new membership applications from academic staff and graduate students. Membership of the institute indicates a commitment to engage with DSI’s aims and objectives, undertaking research aligned to the institute’s goals and participating in institute activities.

Nick Graham, Jess Chua, Steve Long and Saidur Rahman

Four Lancaster academics among world’s top researchers

From crop yields to coral bleaching, research by four Lancaster University academics has been included in this year’s list of Highly Cited Researchers from Clarivate.

Prestigious best paper award for Lancaster student at international conference

A Lancaster University PhD student has won the prestigious ‘Best Student Paper Award’ at an important international engineering conference.

Lancaster Engineering professor speaks to key industry and political figures about the future of manufacturing in the UK

A Lancaster University Engineering professor has spoken at an important virtual meeting of the Industry and Parliament Trust on the future of manufacturing in the UK.

Online lecture on Morecambe Bay Tidal Barrage

A Lancaster University professor is to give a free online lecture outlining proposals for a tidal barrage across Morecambe Bay.

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