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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1st

for graduate prospects in Chemical Engineering
The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2020

4th

for student satisfaction in Mechanical Engineering
The Guardian University Guide 2020

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.

E-MIT and Electronics

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.

Latest News

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Engineers and technicians work to supply hospitals with vital parts

A team of Lancaster University engineers and technicians are making vital parts to help local hospitals during the coronavirus epidemic.

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Lancaster University community responds to coronavirus crisis

Lancaster University’s community is supporting national, regional and local efforts in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

Engineering student wins prestigious scholarship

Engineering student, Rhea Middlemass recently won the prestigious Diamond Scholarship, awarded by the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

New building at heart of major investment into Engineering at Lancaster University

A new £17m three-storey building housing cutting-edge laboratories and facilities including a 3D lecture theatre are at the heart of major plans to expand Engineering at Lancaster University.

Bats inspire detectors to help prevent oil and gas pipe leaks

Engineers have developed a new scanning technique inspired by the natural world that can detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines.

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