BEng Mechanical Engineering (Advance Manufacture)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Manufacture) program equips students with industry-ready skills and confidence in the evolving field of mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing. Utilizing the CDIO approach, the program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and the development of practical problem-solving abilities. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Description:
The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Manufacture) program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving field of mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and the development of industry-ready skills and confidence.
Objectives:
- Prepare students for the challenges of the changing engineering landscape.
- Equip graduates with industry-ready skills, confidence, and creativity.
- Utilize the innovative and project-focused CDIO approach to learning.
- Foster a close-knit, supportive learning community.
Structure:
The program is designed and delivered in collaboration with industry professionals and utilizes the pioneering CDIO approach. This approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, fostering creative and evaluated solutions to real-world industry challenges.
Key Points:
- Focus on advanced manufacturing processes and product creation from design to end-of-life.
- Develop key employability skills and encourage industry placements for direct employment opportunities.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in the Verena Holmes building.
- Hands-on learning through active learning laboratories, engineering laboratories, workshops, and makerspaces.
- Development of practical problem-solving skills through small group projects, typically sourced from industry.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Focus on core engineering principles and foundations.
- Develop fundamental skills in mathematics, computing, engineering design, and electromechanical systems.
- Choose elective modules to specialize in specific areas of interest.
- Participate in a larger team CDIO project, further developing technical and professional practice skills.
Year 3:
- Undertake a major group CDIO project, addressing a complex industry-sourced challenge.
- Complete an individual project within the group, requiring dissertation development and assessment.
- Develop leadership and management skills through group project participation.
Modules:
- Professional Practical Engineering (with Mechatronics Project)
- Mathematics and Computing for Engineers
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Introduction to Elec/Mechanical Systems and Practice
Other modules may include:
- Mechatronics Design and Systems
- Engineering Design
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Project Management
- Sustainable Product Development
Assessment:
- Mix of coursework and examinations to assess knowledge, understanding, and application of acquired skills.
- Coursework may include engineering logs, technical drawings, wiki pages, blogs, pitches to industry, posters, leaflets, and engineering manuals.
- Examinations may be open or closed book, online, or 24-hour take-home format.
Teaching:
- Blended learning approach with lectures, laboratories, tutorials, and workshops.
- Contact time typically ranges from 10-15 hours per week, depending on the year of study.
- Team CDIO projects provide opportunities for collaborative learning and application of knowledge.
- Access to industry-experienced academic staff, senior and junior technicians, and postgraduate demonstrators.
Careers:
- Graduates are equipped for careers in various sectors of the mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing industries.
- Potential job titles include:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Career opportunities can be found in various industries, including:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Medical Devices
- Robotics
- Consumer Electronics
- Renewable Energy
Other:
- The program is open to students with a variety of backgrounds, including A-Levels, BTECs, Access courses, and International Baccalaureate qualifications.
- International students should meet specific entry requirements.
- The program emphasizes the development of professional skills and ethical considerations in engineering practices.
- The program is informed by the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:
UK
Overseas
Full-time £9,250 £15,500 The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
