Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems, MEng (Hons), with industry placement

This integrated master's degree in sustainable energy technologies examines wind turbines, solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells, while addressing societal aspects of energy distribution and use. The first two years align with other mechanical engineering programs, emphasizing core principles such as mechanical engineering fundamentals, law, management, systems design, and computing to guide products from concept to market. In years three and four, students explore advanced fluid behavior, thermal and heat transfer phenomena, and undertake individual and group projects to apply engineering knowledge to real-world challenges.The curriculum includes modules across years, such as introductory engineering design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and specialized topics like photovoltaics and sustainable energy systems. Assessment involves unseen examinations, coursework including problem-solving exercises, laboratory reports, essays, and projects, with the industrial placement year evaluated through a reflective report. The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Council, and EUR-ACE, providing a route to chartered status.

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; Technology Fundamentals for Sustainable Energy; plus additional module options. Year four: Group Design Project; Materials, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management; Principles of Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries; Sustainable Energy Systems, Resources and Usage; Thermo-Fluid Engineering for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS); plus module options to deepen your knowledge.