Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics, MEng (Hons), with industry placement

This integrated Master's degree equips students with specialized expertise in integrating electrical and mechanical systems. The first two years establish foundational principles of mechanical engineering, including law, management, systems design, modelling, and computing, to guide products from concept to market. In years three and four, students explore mechanical, electrical, and control engineering, focusing on advanced applications like autonomous robots and self-driving cars. This includes an individual project in year three and a group design project in year four, alongside advanced modules.The program enhances employability through an optional industrial placement year, where students apply early-year knowledge in a professional engineering setting. Assessment combines written examinations, coursework such as problem-solving exercises, laboratory reports, essays, and projects. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offering a pathway to chartered status, with access to facilities like wind tunnels and 3D imaging centres. Typical modules span engineering design, thermodynamics, robotics, and advanced 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 teh Environment Part II; Mechanics, Machines and Vibration; Systems Design and Computing; Thermodynamics; Electronics and Control. Year three: Individual Project; Automotive Mechatronics; Control and Instrumentation; Engineering Design with Management; Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics; Heat Transfer and Applications; Robotic Systems. Year four: Group Design Project; Advanced Electrical Systems; Advanced Sensors and Condition Monitoring; Manufacturing and Materials; Materials, Manufacturing, and Supply Chains; plus module options to deepen your knowledge.