Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management BEng (Hons) with professional placement
Program Overview
The University of Bath's BEng (Hons) in Integrated Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering program explores the design, creation, and production of high-quality products. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and management through hands-on projects and industry collaborations. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, graduates are equipped with skills for specialist and managerial roles in high-tech engineering and manufacturing industries.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course is closed to applications from Home students for September 2024 entry. We are still accepting applications from Overseas students. Course changes for 2024/25 Course structure Placement Learning and assessment Professional accreditations Recognition of Professional Qualifications Case study Entry requirements Fees and funding Application information Course enquiries Related courses Course changes for 2024/25 Course structure Placement Learning and assessment Professional accreditations Recognition of Professional Qualifications Case study Entry requirements Fees and funding Application information Course enquiries Related courses You’ll study engineering, manufacturing and management to understand their role in production processes. In your final year, you'll work on a semester-long, full-time individual project, where you'll to take imaginative approaches to solve complex engineering problems. You could explore new business or engineering technologies in areas such as aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, medical devices, or data management. Shape your degree experience Read a blog post by Dr James Scobie on reasons why you should consider studying an MEng over a BEng degree. Learn from experts in the field We are invested in helping you get the most out of your learning experience. They have knowledge in design, manufacture, materials, automotive and aerospace. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience. Use specialist facilities You’ll have access to teaching and research laboratories that support a range of practical activities and project work. We design our facilities to be like industrial workspaces so that you gain insight into what it is like to work in a professional environment. This is similar to the equipment you could use in industry when you graduate. a design activity centre subsonic wind tunnel water tunnel carbon fibre manufacturing facility metal 3D printer Start your future here Our graduates have many skills making them attractive to prospective employers, including problem solving, creativity, numeracy and teamwork. They often hold specialist and managerial roles in high technology industries in engineering and manufacturing or pursue academic and research careers.
Assessment:
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
Teaching:
Laboratory sessions
Lectures Online resources Practical sessions Seminars Tutorials Workshops
Careers:
Our graduates have many skills making them attractive to prospective employers, including problem solving, creativity, numeracy and teamwork. They often hold specialist and managerial roles in high technology industries in engineering and manufacturing or pursue academic and research careers. We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. Course structure This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2024 and ends in 2028. Welcome week starts on 23 September 2024. Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. Units Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you. As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning. All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits. Year 1 Compulsory units Design, materials and manufacturing 1 10 credits Engineering mathematics 10 credits Mechatronics 10 credits Responsible engineering practice 10 credits Solid mechanics 1 10 credits Thermofluids 1 10 credits Year 2 Compulsory units Control and mechatronics 10 credits Design, materials and manufacturing 2 20 credits Engineering computation 10 credits Solid mechanics 2 10 credits Thermofluids 2 10 credits Year 3 Compulsory units Professional placement 60 credits Year 4 Compulsory units Advanced manufacturing technology 5 credits BEng individual project 30 credits Computer integrated manufacturing 10 credits Engineering management – developing products and services in industry 5 credits Whole life value analysis for engineering design and manufacturing 5 credits Options Final year options 5 credits Placement A placement lets you experience working in a commercial or industrial environment and learn about the technologies and processes that companies use. It can also be an opportunity to earn a salary during your degree and make industry contacts. Gaining professional experience can improve your career prospects and count towards becoming a Chartered Engineer. Learning and assessment You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject. Learning Laboratory sessions Lectures Online resources Practical sessions Seminars Tutorials Workshops Assessment Coursework Practical work Presentations Projects Report Written examination They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change. Learning and teaching Contact hours In your first year, you'll typically have around 15 to 20 hours of timetabled sessions a week, made up of lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials. In later years, the amount of timetabled sessions on campus may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work. This may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year. Overall workload and independent learning Outside your timetabled contact hours, you're expected to carry out independent learning and assessment activities to support your studies. Typically, you should expect to spend a total of 35 to 40 hours on scheduled sessions and independent study each week. Examples of independent activities may include: individual research reading journal articles and books working on individual and group projects working through problem sheets preparing coursework assignments or presentations revising for exams Assessment breakdown You'll be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These include examinations, reports, projects and presentations. The balance of assessment by coursework, exams and practical work will vary
Home students
Tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25 £9,250
Overseas students
Tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25 £28,800
