Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng Hons

Program Overview

This three-year BEng or MEng program combines engineering science, design, and numeracy skills. Students gain fundamentals in engineering in years one and two, then specialize in mechanical engineering in year three. Graduates develop problem-solving abilities through group and individual projects, and have career opportunities in various industries, including aerospace, manufacturing, and energy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course will provide you with the opportunity to combine your initiative, numeracy skills, and detailed subject knowledge to make modern industry work better for us all. Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy, and Formula 1. As well as taught sessions, you'll have access to excellent manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings. Mechanical and manufacturing engineering share a common program for the first two years, where you will learn the fundamentals of engineering science and design. In the third year, you will specialize in mechanical engineering options. Mechanical engineering is available as a BEng or a MEng course. If you choose to study the BEng option, you may be able to transfer to the MEng course at the end of the second year if your performance meets the criteria. This is a three-year course, and you will have the opportunity to spend year two studying abroad.

Outline:

Year 1

• Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
• Engineering Design Project
• Materials and Manufacturing
• Mathematics for Engineers
• Programming and Professional Skills
• Statics and Mechanics of Solids
• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

Year 2

• Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Engineers
• Design, Manufacture, and Project
• Dynamics and Control
• Electromechanical Devices
• Engineering Management 1
• Materials in Design
• Mechanics of Solids
• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Year 3

• BEng Individual Project
• Computer Modelling Techniques
• Engineering Management 2
• Engineering Sustainability
• Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
• Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
• Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
• Materials for Low Carbon Transport
• Stress Analysis and Material Models
• Thermofluids 3

Assessment:

Assessment methods include coursework, dissertation, examinations, group coursework, presentation, research project, and practical assessment.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include group study, independent study, lab sessions, lectures, practical classes, supervision, tutorials, and workshops.

Careers:

Graduates will gain a broad knowledge of engineering science and engineering design - the essential skills to work in industry as a mechanical engineer. They will have developed skills in problem-solving through group and individual project work and have an appreciation of the business environment in which engineers work. Our graduates work for a diverse range of employment sectors with companies including:

• Jaguar Land Rover
• Tata Steel
• Procter & Gamble
• Rolls-Royce
• Ford
• Network Rail

Other:

• The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers on behalf of the Engineering Council, indicating that, as with all accredited BEng courses, it partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
• The course is available as a BEng or a MEng course.
• Students have the opportunity to spend year two studying abroad.
• The course provides the opportunity to specialize through a choice of subject modules and practical work.