Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UK students: £9,250 per year | international students: £13,980 per year
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Introduction
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering degree will develop you as a skilled engineer capable of undertaking mechanical engineering tasks within and across organisations. The course focuses on the importance of sustainable futures and the Government's STEM agenda, in order to give you the knowledge and attributes you will need to thrive in this ever-changing industry.
You'll work on industry-standard analytical tools, develop your design skills, as well as exploring a wide range of facilities, such as our test cell and exhaust analysis equipment.
What's covered in this course?
Our engineering courses focus on project-based activities, giving you lots of opportunities to work in teams on projects from design to implementation. This will give you practical experience in applying engineering science to real-world problems, working in multidisciplinary teams to develop your interpersonal skills and prepare you for a key aspect of modern engineering practice. Problem-solving and project management are key skills for an engineer, and our focus on practical experience will help to improve your skills in these highly sought-after areas.
During your studies, you will use the latest tools and technologies, developing new skills at an advanced level. The course will encourage your creative thinking and develop your engineering leadership skills. Building on a foundation of the generic skills required by tomorrow’s engineers, you will also explore the wider context of engineering, as well as the application of advanced engineering principles to solve problems through research and development. You’ll engage in independent study and systematic enquiry at an advanced level and take responsibility for the conclusions drawn from it.
You will have lots of opportunities to apply industry-standard modelling and simulation techniques to the analysis, specification and design of mechanical engineering systems so that you are able to apply your knowledge and theory to a practical situation. In this way, we make sure you are ready to step straight into employment.
Professional placement year
This course offers a professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, between the second and third years of your degree and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
The University will draw on its extensive network of local, regional and national employers to support you in finding a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. If you do not find a suitable placement, you will be automatically transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year (£1,850 for UK students).
Why choose us?
- Accredited course - This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
- Industrial placement year option - Gain desirable employability skills and work experience with the option of an industrial placement year, that will take place between your second and final year of the course.
- Formula Student events at Silverstone - We are one of the select UK universities with access to take part in our international Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student event at Silverstone.
- State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment with a new maker area, engineering labs/equipment and IT equipment to provide you with the very best learning experience. You will also use our industry-standard equipment and resources, including rapid prototyping, laser-cutting and CNC machining.
- £1.1 million investment in new facilities from the IoT – The Institute of Technology (IoT) has invested in brand-new equipment and facilities, including an Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Rig, an Additive Manufacturing Machine (3D printer) and a material testing-split zone furnace - all industry grade technology that will advance your skills, making you more employable.
- Employable graduates - Our graduates have progressed into roles with leading companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Morgan Motors, GKN, Bentley, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce and JCB.
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Curriculum
First Year
In order to complete this programme you must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Engineering Principles 1
- Engineering Practice
- Mathematical Modelling 1
- Engineering Principles 2
- Mathematical Modelling 2
- Integrated Engineering Project
Second Year
In order to complete this programme you must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Design and Materials
- Numerical Analysis
- Leading Engineering Endeavour
- Mechanical Science
- Design and Manufacture
Professional Placement (Optional)
In order to qualify for the award of BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering with Professional Placement Year you must successfully complete the following module.
- Professional Placement Year
Final Year (BEng)
In order to complete this programme you must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Dynamics and Control
- Advanced Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Power and Energy Systems
- Individual Honours Project
MEng
In order to complete this programme you must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Group Integrated Master’s Project
- Advanced Systems Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Advanced Dynamics
- Thermofluids
Career Opportunities
There is a high demand for mechanical engineering graduates with the skills and knowledge provided by this course.
According to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), there is a skills crisis in the UK engineering and technology sectors, with 87,000 more engineers needed each year for the next 10 years alone.
Through group work and project-based challenges, you will develop transferable and marketable skills and knowledge applicable to a variety of employment opportunities within mechanical engineering and associated industries.
We will develop the skills, understandings and personal attributes that will help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to securing employment.
We will ensure you are professional, work-ready and enterprising, with a global outlook and the ability to solve problems creatively.
Placements
We aim to have you employer-ready by the time you graduate and as part of this commitment, we encourage you to further enhance your career prospects by including an industrial placement in your course.
You will do your placement after the second year of study, which will extend the duration of your course to four years if you are studying on a full-time basis, and you’ll be supported throughout your time away.
Thanks to our excellent partnerships and strong relationships with the industry, you could join the ranks of our students who have gained exceptionally high-quality work experience at companies including Triumph, Cummins Ltd ., BMW, and Bosch.
Placements provide the workplace experience that many employers look for and give you an invaluable opportunity to develop your practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path.