Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons), with industry placement

This three-year Mechanical Engineering course integrates theoretical principles with practical design, offering a foundation in essential engineering concepts, law, management, systems design, modelling, and computing to guide products from concept to market. The first two years cover core topics, while the third year allows specialisation in areas like orthopaedic biomechanics or automobile systems, culminating in an individual project. Students access advanced facilities, including the UK's largest wind tunnel, a 3D imaging centre, design studios, and research labs, plus a paid industrial placement year to enhance employability and professional skills. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, providing a pathway to chartered status.Typical modules span: Year one (e.g., Engineering Design, Mechanics); Year two (e.g., Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics); and Year three (e.g., Individual Project, Finite Element Analysis, with options). Assessment includes exams, coursework, lab reports, essays, and projects, with the placement evaluated via a reflective report. Professional accreditations from bodies like the Engineering Council ensure recognition.

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 module options.