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This course is well-balanced, covering a wide range of topics in engineering science and engineering practice. The course is designed to educate the next generation of mechanical engineers to have a positive impact on our society across the 21st century.
Our curriculum embeds a diverse set of professional engineering and management skills spanning four core areas:
All Mechanical Engineering students share a common curriculum in the first two years, covering the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering. Teaching is delivered via lectures, seminars, laboratories, design classes and short projects in modelling and manufacturing.
In your third year, you will apply the principles you have learnt to real, complex engineering applications. A major element is the open-ended individual research project, which requires independent and creative thinking.
In the fourth year, you will select from a range of specialist options and undertake a substantial group project to address an open-ended technical challenge.
Years 1 & 2: Foundational Skills
Students build a strong foundation in mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and both analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies integrate these disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary understanding.
Year 3: Advanced Applications
In the third year, students apply their knowledge to real-world engineering problems through a major individual research project. This project encourages independent and creative thinking, allowing students to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Year 4: Specialized Group Project
The final year includes a substantial group project that addresses an open-ended technical challenge. This project simulates real-world engineering scenarios, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue roles such as:
Mechanical Engineer
Design Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Project Manager
Manufacturing Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Systems Engineer
Engineering Consultant
Structural Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer
HVAC Engineer
Defence Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
These roles span various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics, telecommunications, and manufacturing. The program’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning ensures that graduates are adaptable and equipped to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Professional Development
The MEng Mechanical Engineering program is accredited and fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation facilitates graduates’ progression toward professional recognition and opens doors to advanced career opportunities.
Further Study
Graduates interested in academia or specialized fields can pursue postgraduate studies, including:
PhD programs in areas like robotics, renewable energy, or systems engineering
Specialized Master's degrees focusing on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary applications
IB - IB Diploma Standard Offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science. IB Diploma Contextual Offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer ScienceA Level - A Level Standard Offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics. A Level Contextual Offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics.Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerAerospace EngineerAutomotive EngineerRobotics EngineerMechatronics EngineerControl Systems EngineerRenewable Energy EngineerProduct Development EngineerProject ManagerManufacturing EngineerResearch and Development EngineerSystems EngineerEngineering ConsultantStructural EngineerTechnical Sales EngineerHVAC EngineerDefence EngineerNuclear Engineer
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