Mechanical Engineering and Design (Top up) - BEng

Program Overview

This one-year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Design (Top Up) program provides HND holders with advanced skills in design, manufacturing, teamwork, and communication. It emphasizes project-based learning, industry relevance, and employability services, preparing students for careers in the mechanical engineering sector. This program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, providing a pathway to professional registration.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This one-year Top-up course is designed for students holding a HND in Mechanical Engineering who wish to enhance their technical and application skills. The program focuses on manufacturing and aims to equip students with industry-critical skills in teamwork, leadership, effective communication, and idea exchange with specialist professionals and a wider audience.

Objectives:

• Extend technical and application skills in Mechanical Engineering.
• Design and develop engineering systems for various fields.
• Gain industry-critical skills in teamwork and leadership.
It equips them with methods and processes to recognize opportunities and plan for commercially viable benefits. Assessment: 100% coursework, two team assignments.
• Portfolio engineering projects: This module develops professional skills and a portfolio for a career as a Design Engineer.
They learn to prototype and implement solutions using digital manufacturing technologies. Assessment: 100% coursework.
• Manufacturing systems: This module introduces core concepts of manufacturing systems and computer integrated manufacturing in the product realization process.
Students develop understanding and ability to use CAD/CAM/CAE tools and processes in engineering design projects. It also covers quality issues, continuous improvement, inspection technologies, and methods. Assessment: 100% coursework, two elements.
• Thermofluids and turbomachinery: This module explores heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, focusing on internal combustion engines, fluid-mechanics governing equations, performance of pumps and turbines, and heat transfer applications.
Assessment: 2-hour examination (70%) and a workshop logbook and formal report assignment (30%).
• Individual BEng project: This module requires students to plan, execute, review, and report on a major technical project related to their degree discipline.
It provides an opportunity to develop subject-specific expertise and explore new areas of interest. Assessment: Project Arrangement form, Project Progression Report, Interim report, Final project report, and Project oral presentation and demonstration.

Assessment:

• Coursework: A significant portion of the assessment is based on coursework, including assignments, projects, reports, and logbooks.
• Examinations: Some modules include a written examination component.
• Oral Presentations: Students are assessed on their ability to present their work and ideas effectively.
• Project Work: The Individual BEng project involves a comprehensive assessment of the project's planning, execution, review, and reporting.

Teaching:

• Lectures: Lectures provide theoretical knowledge and foundational concepts.
• Seminars: Seminars offer interactive discussions and deeper exploration of topics.
• Practical Work: Practical sessions involve hands-on experience in labs and workshops, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.
• Project-based Learning: The program emphasizes project-based learning, allowing students to develop practical skills and experience.
• Industry-relevant Content: The curriculum is designed to be relevant to industry needs, with input from industry advisors.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Mechanical engineers are employed in various sectors, including energy, transport, aviation, robotics, pharmaceuticals, motor, and marine industries.
Graduates can pursue roles in research and development, design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
• Employability Services: LSBU offers comprehensive Employability Services to support students in developing their skills, finding jobs, and preparing for interviews.
• Professional Development: The program prepares students for further postgraduate qualifications and the possibility of becoming Incorporated or Chartered Engineers.

Other:

• Facilities: LSBU offers stand-out facilities, including a virtual engineering lab and 3D printing equipment.
• Extracurricular Activities: Engineering students can participate in various extracurricular activities, such as AI machine learning boot camp and silent film processing.
• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, meeting the further learning requirement for IEng registration.

UK Fees £9250 Int. Fees £14900 Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Full-time full-time year 1 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Design (Top Up) (FT) - Year 1 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £9250 International fee: £14900 AOS/LSBU code: 5095 Session code: 1FS00 Possible fee changes The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent. Scholarships