Electromechanical engineers work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology. They are creative problem-solvers and are skilled at working in interdisciplinary teams to deal with society's ever more complex challenges.
Here at Edinburgh, we have particular specialisms in:
- carbon capture
- materials science and engineering
- engineering at the interface of biology and medicine
- renewable energy, including marine energy
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action