Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng

Program Overview

The University of Leeds' Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, practical experience, and industry-oriented skills. This accredited degree prepares graduates for careers in diverse industries, offering specialization options in advanced areas. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, transferable skills, and global research connections.

Program Outline

Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng | University of Leeds

Degree Overview:

This program is an accredited integrated Masters degree (MEng, BEng) in Mechanical Engineering, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field.

• Gain practical experience through laboratory work, project work, and industry-sponsored fieldwork.
• Develop skills in design, manufacture, and analysis.
• Learn about engineering ethics and its role in professional practice.
• Prepare for a successful career in a wide range of industries.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with the first two years sharing a common set of compulsory modules. In years three and four, students specialize in their chosen area of interest.

Year 1 and 2:

• Compulsory Modules: These modules establish the core mechanical engineering principles required for all branches of the field.
Students will design, build, and test four-wheel buggies and participate in "The Daring Dash" competition, which challenges them to build an autonomous, electric-powered buggy.
• Economics and Management: Students will develop their knowledge of business practices through modules taught by the Leeds University Business School.

Year 3:

• Compulsory Modules: Students will extend and deepen their knowledge in key areas such as thermofluids, finite element methods of analysis, and advanced manufacturing methods and strategies.
They will also gain experience using performance simulation software like Abaqus.
• Individual Engineering Project: Students will undertake a large individual research project, working in an area of current research with an academic supervisor for guidance and support.
• Optional Modules: Students can choose from a selection of modules, including Biomedical Engineering Design, Automotive Propulsion Systems, Vehicle Design and Analysis, and Thermofluids 3.

Year 4:

• Compulsory Modules: Students will complete a team project, often in collaboration with leading companies that are members of the Industrial Advisory Board.
• Optional Modules: Students can select Masters-level modules to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Assessment:

• Variety of Assessment Approaches: The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to test different knowledge and skills, including written examinations, coursework, laboratory and project reports, teamworking, and presentations.
• Focus on Transferable Skills: Assessments are designed to develop key transferable skills relevant to future professional practice.
• Formative Assessments and Feedback: Students receive frequent opportunities to develop their understanding of assessment and improve their performance through formative assessments, feedback, guided marking, peer review, and practice opportunities.

Teaching:

• Integrated Learning and Teaching: The program employs an integrated style of learning and teaching, combining lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, project work, and industry-sponsored fieldwork.
• Hands-on Experience: Students gain hands-on experience applying theoretical knowledge to real-life work situations.
• Industry Links: The program has strong industry links, providing students with direct contact with potential employers and industry professionals.
• Expert Faculty: Students are taught by expert academics, including lecturers, professors, industry professionals, and trained postgraduate researchers.
• Personal Tutoring: Each student has a designated personal tutor who provides academic support and guidance throughout their studies.

Careers:

• Wide Range of Industries: Graduates are well-prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including aviation, construction, automotive, transport, utilities, and consultancy.
• High Demand: University of Leeds graduates are highly sought after by employers, ranking among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2024, High Fliers Research.
• Transferable Skills: The program develops transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, engineering ethics, numeracy, and analysis, which are highly desirable to employers.
• Career Support: The University provides dedicated employability support, including specialist advice, work experience opportunities, internships, industrial placements, and graduate positions.
• Careers Centre: Students have access to the University's Careers Centre, one of the largest in the country.

Other:

• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
• Study Abroad and Work Placements: Students have the option to undertake a one-year industrial work placement or study abroad for a year at one of the University's partner institutions worldwide.
• Online Taster Courses: The University offers a five-part series of short courses on FutureLearn, providing an introduction to medical device design and the future of medical technology.
• Benefits of an Integrated Masters: The program offers an integrated Masters degree (MEng, BEng), which provides students with a deeper understanding of the subject and enhances their career prospects.
• Global Research: The University's globally-renowned research in mechanical engineering helps to solve real-world problems and informs the program's curriculum.
• Specialist Facilities: Students have access to specialist facilities, including a high-spec computer cluster, extensive laboratory space, and workshop facilities for rapid prototyping.