Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Overview

Our integrated Masters degree will kickstart – and accelerate – your career in mechanical engineering. Get ready to design and develop equipment, evaluate tools and solve societal problems.

Course Features

• International students can apply
• Sandwich year option available
• Studying abroad option available

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Computer Aided Engineering: Develop an understanding and experience of commercially available engineering software and its practical applications to solve complex engineering problems.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fundamentals: Explore concepts covering voltage and current, as well as characterization of resistance, capacitance and inductance.
• Engineering Materials: Investigate the structures of materials, the types of materials and their mechanical behavior.
• Foundations in Engineering Mathematics: Focus on mathematical methods in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, and matrices.
• Professional Practice in Engineering 1: Receive a grounding in how professional bodies underpin their practice and gain hands-on experience with equipment.
• Programming 1: Develop an understanding of computational thinking and the basics of algorithmic design.

Year 2

• Applied Mathematics for Engineering: Explore mathematical methods in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, and matrices.
• Control Systems: Use a problem-solving approach to explore classical concepts in control engineering.
• Fluid Mechanics: Investigate the theoretical principles and practical considerations behind fluid mechanics.
• Professional Practice in Engineering 2: Foster professional practice and employability skills through a simulated work environment or project.
• Structural and Solid Mechanics: Outline the theoretical principles and practical considerations behind the solid mechanics.
• Thermodynamics: Introduce you to the fundamental concepts linked to engineering thermodynamics.

Year 3

• Engineering Management and Enterprise: Develop a practical understanding of engineering management and enterprise techniques.
• Engineering Research and Development Methods: Ensure you are fully prepared for undertaking an engineering research and development project.
• Manufacture and Design: Recognize that to convert a manufacturing problem into a solution or an idea into a physical artefact, a careful product design is necessary.
• Mechatronics: Introduce you to the theoretical principles and practical considerations behind mechatronic systems.
• Multidisciplinary Group Design Project: Provide you with the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on a substantial engineering project.

Year 4

• Data Mining and Visualisation: Enable you to grasp important concepts and techniques for understanding and interpreting real-world data and presenting it visually.
• Finite Element Analysis: Provide a general introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and its engineering applications.
• Project Management: Equip you with an awareness that projects need to be managed effectively if they are to succeed.
• Research and Development Project: Provide experience of designing and executing a substantial project in a limited time.

How You'll Study

Teaching methods are designed in consultation with leading employers in the region. Many classes are based in engineering and computing laboratories, focusing on student activity as a means of learning.

How You'll Be Assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations, and examinations.

Who Will Be Teaching You

You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development, while also benefiting from guest lectures delivered by industry experts.

Entry Criteria

• Typical offer: 112-128 UCAS Tariff points
• A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent
• GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS.

Facilities

The Department of Engineering benefits from the facilities provided by the state-of-the-art £13m Tech Hub.

Finance

• UK Full-Time: £9,535 per year
• International: £17,000 per year

Your Future Career

You'll have plenty of career paths to choose from as a qualified mechanical engineer, including areas like aerospace, automobiles, manufacturing, medical equipment, and robotics.

Course Changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Materials
• Foundations in Engineering Mathematics
• Professional Practice in Engineering 1
• Programming 1
• Year 2:
• Applied Mathematics for Engineering
• Control Systems
• Fluid Mechanics
• Professional Practice in Engineering 2
• Structural and Solid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Year 3:
• Engineering Management and Enterprise
• Engineering Research and Development Methods
• Manufacture and Design
• Mechatronics
• Multidisciplinary Group Design Project
• Year 4:
• Data Mining and Visualisation
• Finite Element Analysis
• Project Management
• Research and Development Project

Assessment:

• Practical exercises
• Reports
• Essays
• Presentations
• Examinations

Teaching:

• Interactive classes
• Practical application of concepts
• Cases drawn from real-life
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Group tutorials
• Guest lectures delivered by industry experts

Careers:

• Aerospace
• Automobiles
• Manufacturing
• Medical equipment
• Robotics
• Consultancy
• Financial management
• Project management
• Quality control
• Software engineering

Other:

• Students will have the opportunity to work on live briefs, deliver real products, and work as part of a team.
• Students can complete a 12-month industrial placement or year abroad before beginning Year 3.
• The program is designed in consultation with leading employers in the region.
• The program team are specialists in engineering and computing and are active researchers.
• The university subscribes to LinkedIn Learning, which provides free and unlimited access to thousands of high-quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts.

UK Full-Time £9,250 a year International £16,500 a year The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course. EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate. Financial support Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. Money Matters EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support.