Program Overview

Manufacturing Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Course Overview

Are you interested in designing and making products that are smarter, faster, and more sustainable? Our course provides you with the engineering knowledge and skills to improve manufacturing productivity by reducing costs and waste and ensuring that products and services are delivered to industry to cost and on time.

You'll have access to the latest manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings that will also develop your business communication skills and are an invaluable experience for your future career development.

Why Choose This Course?

• 9th in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2024)
• Get paid experience with opportunities for a year out in industry
• Customise your degree to suit your interests with a wide selection of optional modules

Important Information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course.

Course Structure

Year One

• 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 Two

• 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 Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• BEng Individual Project
• Engineering Management 2
• Engineering Sustainability
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems
• Manufacturing Automation Technology
• Optional modules:
  • Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
  • Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
  • Food Factory Designs and Operations
  • Management of Quality
  • Manufacturing Process Selection and Capability
  • Materials for Low Carbon Transport
  • Plant Location and Design
  • Supply Chain and Operations Planning

Entry Requirements

• AAA / AABB
• 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• IB score: One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in Physics or SL7 in Physics
• IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
• GCSE English grade 4 (C)
• A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science

Fees

• £9,535 per year (UK undergraduate students)
• £30,750 per year (International students)

Additional Costs

• Books: £30-£80 per book
• Printing: 4p per side
• Trips: The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips
• PPE: This course does not require PPE items to be bought
• Industrial year: Any costs associated with your industrial placement year, including travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees
• Summer work placement: Any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees
• Design Materials: Materials for use in design projects are supplied
• PC device: Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device
• Calculator: While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships
• Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships
• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers

Careers Overview

You will gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to improve the production systems for manufacturing industrial products and assemblies efficiently. Your transferable skills will also include effective communication skills and problem solving.

Job Prospects

• 90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average starting salary: £29,032

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Campus

• University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities
• It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003