Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

This integrated Master's degree in mechanical engineering combines theoretical principles with practical design work. The first two years cover foundational topics common to our mechanical engineering programs, including essential principles, law and management, systems design, and modelling and computing, to guide products from concept to market. In the third year, students deepen knowledge in specialized areas such as orthopaedic biomechanics or automobile systems, while completing an individual project. The fourth year involves advanced modules and a group design project addressing real-world problems, with access to state-of-the-art facilities like the UK's largest wind tunnel, a high-resolution 3D imaging centre, and dedicated design studios.Assessment includes unseen examinations and coursework such as problem-solving exercises, laboratory reports, essays, and projects. The program is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offering a pathway to chartered status, along with recognition from the Engineering Council and EUR-ACE. Typical modules span engineering design, mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and advanced topics in manufacturing and systems.

Typical modules include: Year one: An Introduction to Engineering Design; Electrical and Electronics Systems; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment; Mechanics, Structures and Materials; Mechanical Systems Analysis; ThermoFluids. Year two: Engineering Management and Law; Fluid Mechanics; Materials and Structures; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II; Mechanics, Machines and Vibration; Systems Design and Computing; Thermodynamics; Electronics and Control. Year three: Individual Project; Engineering Design with Management; Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics; Heat Transfer and Applications; Manufacturing and Materials; plus an additional module options. Year four: Group Design Project; Materials, Manufacturing, and Supply Chains; plus module options to deepen your knowledge.