Mechanical Engineering MEng

Program Overview

The University of Brighton's Mechanical Engineering program provides a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including design, dynamics, control, and manufacturing. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Program Outline

• Engineering Practice: Students will work on group projects to apply engineering skills such as reflection, organization, planning, design, and communication.
• Mechanical Design: This module covers the principles of mechanical design and introduces students to computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Design Project: Students will work in teams to design and manufacture a functional product.
• Materials and Manufacture: This module introduces students to materials and manufacturing processes.

Year 2:

• Dynamics and Control: This module introduces students to the concepts of dynamics and control in mechanical systems.
• Engineering Systems: In this module, students will work in groups with students from other disciplines to solve real-world engineering problems.
• Mechanics of Materials: This module covers the fundamentals of mechanics of materials and failure analysis.
• Thermofluids: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Product Design: This module enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in product design.
• Individual Project: Students will undertake an individual project on a technical problem in significant depth.

Final Year:

• Engineering Management: This module develops the skills needed to assess and use management and professional techniques.
• Professional Development: This module helps students develop as independent learners in the engineering profession.

Careers:

Graduates are working in companies including:

• Rolls-Royce
• National Rail
• Bosch
• Airbus Defence and Space
• Marshall Aerospace
• Ricardo UK Ltd
• Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
• Mott-Macdonald
• Ove Arup

Other:

• Entry requirements: A-levels or BTEC with a minimum of three A-levels at grades ABB or equivalent.
• Accreditation: The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Student support: The University of Brighton offers a wide range of support services to help students succeed in their studies.
• Accommodation: The University of Brighton offers a variety of accommodation options for students.
• Fees and costs: The course fees are £9,250 per year for UK students and £15,900 per year for international students.

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.