Mechanical Engineering Degree

Program Overview

Students gain industry experience through live briefs and develop transferable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and business management.

Program Outline

The experienced course team will assist students in developing a range of theory-based, professional, and hands-on skills that employers in the industry seek. The engineering academic group's extensive network of industry contacts has provided past students with the opportunity to work on live briefs, helping them develop analytical, problem-solving, team working, and business and management skills. These elements can help students develop a range of transferable skills and help ensure they are well prepared for a professional working environment. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge employers will require, from essential engineering concepts to mechanics, drawing, CAD, and manufacturing skills. Critically, past students have been able to gain an insight into real-life engineering problems, tackling projects defined for them by the network of industry contacts. This course is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), a partnership of colleges, universities, and industry-leading employers to create new career opportunities in the technology sector. IoT courses like this one are precisely tailored to the needs of employers in the maritime, engineering, and digital industries – industries hungry for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians, and creatives.

Outline:

Year One

• Core Modules:
• CAD and the Design Process
• Mechanical Principles
• Applied Mathematics
• Introduction to Electronics
• Manufacturing Principles

Year Two

• Core Modules:
• Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems
• Engineering Materials
• Quality and Product Development
• Automation and Control Systems
• Modelling and Mechanics of Products
• Competition and Contracts in Engineering

Year Three

• Core Modules:
• Analysis and Design Optimisation
• Analysis of Materials and Structures
• Manufacturing Operations
• Final-Year Project

Optional Modules:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a combination of:

• Written exams
• Group presentations
• Individual presentations
• Coursework
• Portfolios
• Log books
• In-class tests
• Formal time assessments

Teaching:

Students will learn through:

• Collaborative learning
• Guided learning
• Directed learning
The engineering team has a diverse range of research interests, which are incorporated into teaching activities and involve key aspects of the design process. The main areas of interest include manufacturing, materials, and 'Design for X'.

Careers:

This course could lead to careers in a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines, such as aerospace, automotive engineering, design engineering, component manufacture, nano-technology, management of engineering departments, or production planning. Whether your preference is for research and development of new products, turning ideas into practical designs, or producing final products and projects, you’ll have a huge range of career options and opportunities. Course graduates have gone on to roles including mechanical design engineer, graduate research engineer, and production engineer.

Other:

• Students have access to a range of high-end facilities, including 3D printers and laser cutters, PSpice/NI MultiSim software and microcomputer development systems, digital multi-meter signal generators, FLIR cameras, and digital signal processing boards.
• Solent is a pioneer in environment and engineering research – students will learn direct from leading experts in their field.
• Strong focus on hands-on exploration.
This degree incorporates practical challenges, workshops, and exercises, so students can put theory into practice straight away.
• Students can study this course part-time.

• UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
• International full-time fees: £16,125 per year