Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year MEng Hons

The Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year MEng Hons program at Lancaster University is a five-year degree that combines theoretical foundations with practical experience. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including design, materials, manufacturing, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Overview

The program starts with a general engineering first year, where students share classes with other engineering disciplines, developing a well-rounded understanding of engineering principles. In the second year, students specialize in mechanical engineering, studying core themes such as mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, and machine design.

What to Expect

Throughout the program, students will engage in hands-on learning, including lab-based sessions and project work. The third year involves a significant collaborative project, where students develop professional skills such as project management, team working, and research. In the fourth year, students undertake a year-long placement in industry, applying their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Master's-Level Training

In the final year, students undertake an extended individual project, conducting research and pursuing their interests in an engineering application of their choice. This research is supported by the School's world-leading researchers, whose expertise lies in energy, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and more.

Personal Development

The program is designed to develop valuable transferable skills, making students highly desirable to future employers. These skills include working in collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement a system or device.

Department

The program is offered by the School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology.

Careers

Mechanical engineers play a crucial role in designing and developing products, systems, and machinery across various industries. Graduates of the program can expect to work in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, energy, maritime, and more. The program is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills, making them highly desirable to employers.

Graduate Destinations

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in various roles, including:

• Design Engineer
• Graduate Engineer
• Graduate Mechanical Engineer
• Air Integration Engineer
• PhD Candidate
• Graduate R&D Engineer
• Sustainability Design Engineer
• Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
• Junior Test Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Marine Engineer Officer (Submariner)

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the program are:

• A levels: AAA, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in place of one A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in an Engineering-related subject
• International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• T levels: Accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade B

Additional Requirements

• GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component

Course Structure

The program is structured over five years, with the following core modules:

• Year 1:
  • Applied Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Skills
  • Engineering Systems
  • Engineering Thermofluids
  • Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
• Year 2:
  • Control and Robotics
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
  • Machine Design
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Year 3:
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Dynamic Systems
  • Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Group Project
  • Product Design
• Year 4:
  • Placement
• Year 5:
  • Advanced Materials in Design
  • Individual Project
  • Industrial Consultancy
  • Optional modules, including Control and Machine Learning, Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Nuclear Fuels Engineering, and Nuclear Fusion

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the program is:

• Home: ｣9,790
• International: ｣30,770

Additional Fees

• College fees: ｣40 for undergraduates and research students, ｣15 for students on one-year courses
• Computer equipment and internet access: Students are required to have access to a computer and reliable internet access
• Study abroad courses: Additional costs may apply, including travel and accommodation costs
• Placement and industry year courses: Additional costs may apply, including commuting costs and accommodation costs

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers various scholarships and bursaries, including:

• Lancaster Bursary: ｣1,000 in each year of study
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship Home: ｣3,000 in the first year of study
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: ｣3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: ｣3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship: ｣1,500, awarded to two outstanding Engineering students each year

Facilities

The School of Engineering has a range of facilities, including:

• Teaching Lab
• Breakout Space
• Computer Labs
• Engineering Projects Lab
• Main Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Additive Manufacturing Lab
• Chemical Engineering Lab

Similar Courses

Similar courses offered by the university include:

• Chemical Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

Important Information

The university reserves the right to make changes to the program, including changes to the curriculum, fees, and entry requirements. Students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.