Electromechanical Engineering

Program Overview

This BEng (Hons) Electromechanical Engineering degree equips students with a solid foundation in engineering principles, simulation software, and computer control of automated operations. The program emphasizes practical application through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships. Graduates are prepared for careers in various engineering fields, with opportunities for postgraduate study and professional membership.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Objectives

This BEng (Hons) Electromechanical Engineering degree aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to start your career in the field of engineering.

Overview

This program will equip you with the expertise in engineering principles, the use of simulation software, and computer control of automated operations. The program also emphasizes independent learning skills to keep pace with the ever-evolving technologies throughout your career.

Key Features

• Practical Application:
The program offers hands-on experience in the state-of-the-art engineering facilities.
• Enrichment:
Students will participate in visits to manufacturing and engineering sites with industry partners like Shell Energy, Warwick Manufacturing Group, and the University of Warwick.
• Expert Tuition:
Experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from the engineering industry and guest speakers provide in-depth learning opportunities.

Outline

Year 1

• Engineering Maths:
Covers essential mathematical concepts and tools applicable to various engineering disciplines.
• Mechanical Principles:
Explores concepts like solid mechanics, stress, strain, elasticity, dynamics, fatigue, and complex loadings.
• Electrical Principles:
Covers single and three-phase circuits, motors, transformers, harmonics, filters, AC/DC conversion, power factors, and other relevant topics.
• Electronics and Logic:
Delves into digital logic, semiconductors, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, AC/DC conversion and control, power FETs.
• CAD Design:
Introduces 2D/3D CAD drawing and design applications for mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing purposes.
• Thermofluid Mechanics:
Explores the concepts of fluid flow, energy, heat transfer, heat engines, and compressibility.
• Renewable Energy and Sustainability:
Examines various renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, fuel cells, biofuels, tidal energy, conversion processes, limitations, effectiveness, security, and Passivhaus design.
• Smart Manufacturing:
Covers global/industrial perspectives, process simulation, conventional and smart materials (piezoelectric, photoactive, magnetorheological, shape memory etc).
• Mechatronics Systems:
Covers the design of mechatronic systems to replicate manual operations, automation, robotics, control of processes, and communication protocols.
• Virtual Engineering and Simulation:
Introduces simulation of systems and processes in FEA/CFD and design software, as well as the use of AI/AR/VR technologies.

Year 3

• Embedded Systems:
Covers IoT systems, programming embedded devices, modeling systems (Laplace, transfer functions), feedback control, and stability.
• Internet of Things Operation and Control:
Focuses on the implementation of embedded systems in an IoT manufacturing environment.
• Industry 4.0 Manufacturing:
Explores cyber-physical systems, simulation software for processes, systems and factories, digital twins, operation and evaluation.
• Project Management:
Teaches project sequencing, proposals, scheduling tasks, resources and budget, management of people, safety and quality, and engineering ethics.
• Independent Project:
Involves proposing, planning, implementing, reviewing, presenting, and reporting on an independent project.

Assessment

The program uses a combination of assessments including assignments, projects, tests, and exams to evaluate students' learning and skill development. The focus is on holistic development and practical application of knowledge. Many modules require students to demonstrate their practical skills, while others encourage independent research and analysis, both individually and in teams. The assessments are designed to develop skills required by professional engineers, including designing and demonstrating products, delivering presentations, and technical report writing for various audiences.

Teaching

A combination of teaching methods is employed including lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials, and group study sessions. Face-to-face classes are supplemented with hands-on research activities in modern engineering facilities. Students are encouraged to participate in independent and online learning activities.

Careers

Graduates can pursue careers in various engineering fields with average salaries depending on the specific role. Some examples include:

• Mechanical engineer: £32,000
• Project engineer: £36,000
• Process design engineer: £43,000
• Process manufacturing engineer: £35,000
• Electrical/electronics engineer: £32,000
• Product designer: £45,000
graduates can also pursue postgraduate courses like the Engineering Management MSc/PGDip to advance their careers.

Other

• The program is delivered in partnership with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).
• Students have access to modern facilities including Camden House with its cutting-edge equipment for control engineering, cyber-physical systems, mechatronics automation, and more.
• Graduates are eligible to become members of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).

A half-year tuition fee is £4,625. There will be no change to this tuition fee for the forthcoming two academic years (2023/24 and 2024/25).

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2023/24, your fee for this academic year will be £13,500 per year. The course fee for academic year 2024/2025 is £14,000 per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year or £250 for a half-year placement.