Program Overview
This three-year BEng in Mechanical Engineering program emphasizes practical experience and contemporary industrial practices. Students gain hands-on skills through industrial visits and a six-month work placement in year three. The program prepares graduates for careers in high-tech manufacturing, mechanical industries, design, and more, equipping them with the knowledge and expertise demanded by leading employers. Successful candidates can pursue further studies in the one-year Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering degree.
Program Outline
It encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of products, equipment, and machinery. It focuses on developing students' skills and knowledge through practical experience and contemporary industrial best practices.
- Program Description: The program emphasizes a practical and applied focus, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in relevant areas of modern industry. It leverages strong industrial links through industrial visits and teaching methods grounded in contemporary industrial best practices. Students undertake a six-month work placement in their third year, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Outline:
- Program Structure: The program is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree.
- Course Schedule: The program is divided into six semesters, with modules offered in each semester.
- Modules:
- Year 1:
- Semester 1:
- Communications for Manufacturing 1.1
- Engineering Science 1
- Mechanics 1.1
- Engineering Materials 1.1
- Processing of Engineering Materials and Engineering Workshop and Graphics 1.1
- Mathematics
- Semester 2:
- Communications for Manufacturing 1.2
- Electronics Technology 1
- Mechanics 1.2
- Processing of Engineering Materials 1
- Engineering Workshop and Graphics 1.2
- Mathematics 1.2
- Year 2:
- Semester 1:
- Sensor Systems 2
- Mechanics 2.1
- Engineering Practice & CAD 2
- Materials 2
- Energy Systems and Thermofluids 2.1
- Mathematics 2.1
- Semester 2:
- Control and Power Technology 2
- Mechanics 2.2
- Processes and Operations Management 2
- Process Technology & Design 2
- Energy Sys & Thermofluids 2.2
- Mathematics 2.2
- Year 3:
- Semester 1:
- Statistics and Lean Sigma 3
- Mechanical Systems Design 3
- Control & Automation 3
- Heat Transfer 3
- Energy Systems & Thermofluids 3
- Mathematics 3
- Semester 2:
- Project Evaluation and Management 3
- Industrial Placement 3
Assessment:
- Assessment Methods:
- Examinations
- Portfolio work
- Integrated assessments
- Practical classes
- Projects and case studies
- Group work
- Guest lectures
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Projects and case studies
- Group work
- Guest lectures
- Faculty: The program is taught by experienced lecturers with strong industrial links.
- Unique Approaches: The program utilizes a hands-on approach, incorporating industrial visits and teaching methods grounded in contemporary industrial best practices.
Careers:
- Career Opportunities: Graduates can find employment at the technician level in various industries, including:
- High-tech manufacturing industries
- Mechanical industries
- Building services
- Design
- Potential Roles:
- Design
- Manufacturing and production
- Quality control
- Automation
- Planning logistics and supply
- Technical sales support
- Contracting and technical service industries
- Outcomes: The program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise demanded by leading global employers in the constantly evolving field of mechanical engineering.
Other:
- Industrial Placement: Students undertake a six-month work placement in their third year, gaining valuable experience in the field.
