On this course, subject to you meeting the relevant requirements, your third academic year will be spent studying at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English.
| Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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| MEng Hons | A*AA / AAAB | September 2025 | H30V | 4 years full-time | TBC |
Faculty of Engineering
| Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEng Hons | A*AA / AAAB | September 2025 | H30V | 4 years full-time | TBC |
Course information
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This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that it fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that it fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Start date:September 2025September 2025
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- IB score
- 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
- IB requirements
One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in Physics or SL7 in Physics. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.
- IELTS
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
- High school qualifications
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country
- A level
- A*AA / AAAB
- Required subjects
A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.
For applicants predicted A*AA including A in maths but not offering the subject combinations above - A*AA including Maths and at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Electronics or Design.GCSE English grade 4 (C).
- Excluded subjects
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
- Additional entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
- Non-UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis. However, we recommend the BEng programme for those with the following qualifications:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC Nationals (without A Levels)
The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example, you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please also see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
BTEC Nationals
Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
BTEC National Extended Certificate and A Levels – D with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics or Further Maths
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – D combined with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics or Further Maths.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking 4 A Levels, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
- Other requirements
NA
- Work experience
NA
- A level
- A*AA / AAAB
- Required subjects
A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.
For applicants predicted A*AA including A in maths but not offering the subject combinations above - A*AA including Maths and at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Electronics or Design.GCSE English grade 4 (C).
- Excluded subjects
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
- IB score
- 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
- IB requirements
One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in Physics or SL7 in Physics. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.
- Additional entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
- UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis. However, we recommend the BEng programme for those with the following qualifications:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC Nationals (without A Levels)
The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example, you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please also see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
BTEC Nationals
Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
BTEC National Extended Certificate and A Levels – D with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics or Further Maths
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – D combined with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics or Further Maths.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking 4 A Levels, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Contextual offers
We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
BTEC or Access courses not accepted for MEng course.
Foundation progression options
An Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year is available for those who are not taking the required subjects.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
- Other requirements
NA
- Work experience
NA
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UCAS Code:H30VH30V
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Compulsory year abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad in your third year at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
Your study abroad year will include compulsory content matched to what you would have studied in the UK with optional content drawn from modules offered at the host university.
Please note
In order to undertake the year abroad, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria. If you do not secure a year abroad opportunity, or choose not to go abroad, you will be transferred to the version of the course without the year abroad element, and you will complete all years of study at University of Nottingham, UK.
Placements
In addition to your study abroad year you can seek summer industrial placements in the other years of the course.
It is not possible to include a full year industrial placement in this course because of the study abroad year.
Important information
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
Compulsory year abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad in your third year at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
Your study abroad year will include compulsory content matched to what you would have studied in the UK with optional content drawn from modules offered at the host university.
Please note
In order to undertake the year abroad, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria. If you do not secure a year abroad opportunity, or choose not to go abroad, you will be transferred to the version of the course without the year abroad element, and you will complete all years of study at University of Nottingham, UK.
Placements
In addition to your study abroad year you can seek summer industrial placements in the other years of the course.
It is not possible to include a full year industrial placement in this course because of the study abroad year.
Important information
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
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*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30-£80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Year abroad - You will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
- Design Materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.
There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
Faculty-specific funding
In addition to the above, students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
International students
We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
Tuition fees 2025/26 (UK undergraduate students)
The UK Government is intending to increase the tuition fee cap for UK undergraduate and Initial Teacher Training students studying in England to £9,535 for the 2025/26 academic year. This is an increase of £285 per year. Course pages will be updated to reflect the latest tuition fees as more information becomes available. For more information, visit the Government’s website and take a look at our FAQs.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30-£80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Year abroad - You will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
- Design Materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.
There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
Faculty-specific funding
In addition to the above, students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
Course overview
Do you want to push the boundaries of engineering to solve complex problems to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the world we live in? This course will give you opportunity to combine your initiative, numeracy skills and detailed subject knowledge to make modern industry work better for us all.
Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy and Formula 1. In fact, there is little in our daily lives that isn't touched by mechanical engineering innovations, from the cars we drive to the way our food is processed.
Course overview
Do you want to push the boundaries of engineering to solve complex problems to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the world we live in? This course will give you opportunity to combine your initiative, numeracy skills and detailed subject knowledge to make modern industry work better for us all.
Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy and Formula 1. In fact, there is little in our daily lives that isn't touched by mechanical engineering innovations, from the cars we drive to the way our food is processed.
As well as taught sessions, you'll have access excellent manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings.
Mechanical and manufacturing engineering share a common programme for the first two years, where you will learn the fundamentals of engineering science and design. In the third year you will specialise in mechanical engineering options.
This is a four-year course and you will have the opportunity to spend year three studying abroad.
Why choose this course?
- Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2024 and The Complete University Guide 2024)
- Customise your degree to suit your interests with a wide selection of optional modules
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Indicative modules
Year one
Year two
Year three
Year four
Mandatory
Year 1
Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
Mandatory
Year 1
Engineering Design Project
Mandatory
Year 1
Materials and Manufacturing
Mandatory
Year 1
Mathematics for Engineers
Mandatory
Year 1
Programming and Professional Skills
Mandatory
Year 1
Statics and Mechanics of Solids
Mandatory
Year 1
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Engineers
Mandatory
Year 2
Design, Manufacture and Project
Mandatory
Year 2
Dynamics and Control
Mandatory
Year 2
Electromechanical Devices
Mandatory
Year 2
Engineering Management 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Materials in Design
Mandatory
Year 2
Mechanics of Solids
Mandatory
Year 2
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Mandatory
Year 3
Computer Modelling Techniques
Mandatory
Year 3
Engineering Management 2
Mandatory
Year 3
Engineering Sustainability
Mandatory
Year 3
Group Design and Make
Optional
Year 3
Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
Optional
Year 3
Automotive Technology
Optional
Year 3
Computer Aided Engineering
Optional
Year 3
Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
Optional
Year 3
Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
Optional
Year 3
Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
Optional
Year 3
Materials for Low Carbon Transport
Optional
Year 3
Stress Analysis and Material Models
Optional
Year 3
Thermofluids 3
Mandatory
Year 4
Advanced Technology Review
Mandatory
Year 4
Integrated Systems Analysis
Mandatory
Year 4
MEng Individual Project
Optional
Year 4
Advanced Powertrain Engineering
Optional
Year 4
Aerodynamics
Optional
Year 4
Automotive Technology
Optional
Year 4
Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
Optional
Year 4
Biomechanics
Optional
Year 4
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Optional
Year 4
Computer Aided Engineering
Optional
Year 4
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Optional
Year 4
Finite Element Analysis
Optional
Year 4
Manufacturing and Engineering with Polymers
Optional
Year 4
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy
Optional
Year 4
Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
About modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Monday 14 October 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
Learning another language can open career opportunities around the globe and enriches your CV. It could also help you in your studies by being able to access learning materials in other languages.
If you are planning to travel or work abroad it will help you to broaden your cultural understanding.
Our Language Centre offers many languages, and you may start as a beginner or at a more advanced level.
Find out more about learning a language as part of your degree
Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
Engineering Design Project
Materials and Manufacturing
Mathematics for Engineers
Programming and Professional Skills
Statics and Mechanics of Solids
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
An introductory module covering fundamental concepts and principles of dynamics of mechanical systems and their applications to mechanical engineering systems and design, including:
- Linear and rotational motion: Displacement, velocity and acceleration
- Relationship between angular and linear motion
- Newton's Laws for linear & rotational motion
- Linear and Angular Momentum, including conservation of momentum
- Work, Energy & Power, including kinetic & potential energy
- Geared systems
- Drive systems, including tangential drives and vehicles
- Load characteristics and steady-state characteristics
- Flywheel design
- Static and dynamic balancing
In this yearlong module you'll gain a deeper understanding of engineering design principles using practical project work. You'll learn CAD from the ground up, and by the end of the module you'll be well versed in the software.
Further you'll undertake practical workshops, where you'll learn how to use fundamental engineering machinery, which forms the basis of more advanced techniques you'll learn in higher level modules.
Topics covered include:
- Process of design supported by practical design activities
- Engineering drawing CAD solid modelling and drawing generation
- Machine elements Group Design Project with Integrated Individual Element
- Machine shop practical training
A deep understanding of both materials and manufacturing techniques used to process these materials is essential for all product designers, to produce effective and commercially viable products. This year long module introduces students to the properties of materials, the main failure mechanisms which a designer will be concerned with (e.g overload, fracture, creep, fatigue) and core manufacturing methods used in engineering applications.
It includes the following topics:
- Role of materials and material properties in the design process.
- Selection and use of materials.
- Basic science underlying material properties Approaches to avoid failure of materials.
- Introduction to manufacturing in the UK.
- Casting, machining, moulding, forming, powder processing, heat treatment, surface finishing and assembly.
- Introduction into additive manufacturing an introduction to manufacturing metrology.
This module introduces a range of fundamental elementary mathematical techniques that can be applied to mechanical engineering, manufacturing and product design problems.
The aim of the module is to provide engineering students with a base in mathematical knowledge which can then be built on if required in subsequent years, however as a product design student this will be the only maths module you will undertake.
This module includes:
- The calculus of a single variable, extended to develop techniques used in analysing engineering problems
- Advanced differential and integral calculus of one variable
- First-order ordinary-differential equations
- Algebra of complex numbers
- Matrix algebra and its applications to systems of equations and eigenvalue problems
- Functions and their properties
- Vector spaces and their applications
- Vector calculus
This year long module comprises a number of elements to provide you with:
- professional engineering, information searching, data analysis, health and safety and oral presentations
- laboratory skills and development of house style laboratory report
- writing and understanding of computer programs including, loops, conditional statements, program flow, functions, basic input output, sound processing, image processing, variables, (1/2D) arrays, advanced plotting and simple computer graphics.
- the application of computer code to control mechanical devices as part of a group project.
- introduction to professional responsibilities of engineers including the fundamental role of sustainability, legal issues, patents, ethics and standards
An introductory module covering fundamental concepts and principles of solid mechanics and their applications to mechanical engineering systems and design, including:
- Review of basic mechanics: vectors, units, forces and moments, Newton’s laws
- Static equilibrium: force and moment analysis in design; frictional forces
- Free body diagrams and Pin-jointed structures
- Stress, strain and elasticity
- Multi-axial stress-strain; thin walled vessels under pressure
- Shear stress and torsion of shafts
- Plane stress; Mohr's circle analysis
- Beam bending: shear force & bending moment diagrams
- 2nd moments of area of cross-sections
- Bending stresses in beams
This is an introductory module covering the fundamental concepts and principles of thermofluids and their applications to engineering problems. Topics covered include:
- introductory concepts; properties of fluids, equations of state and the perfect gas law
- hydrostatics The first and second law of thermodynamics, including heat engines
- fluid dynamics: continuity, Euler and Bernoulli equations
- processes undergone by closed systems
- the steady flow energy equation
- momentum flows including linear momentum, friction factors and pipe flows
- heat transfer
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Engineers
Design, Manufacture and Project
Dynamics and Control
Electromechanical Devices
Engineering Management 1
Materials in Design
Mechanics of Solids
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Engineers
This module will introduce design methodology through the entire design cycle from establishing users' needs and generating creative concepts to developing fabricable engineered solutions.
You will develop knowledge of machine elements and mechanical systems and develop enhanced skills in communicating effectively in a team environment and operating machine tools for manufacturing and testing of design.
This module aims to introduce concepts of rigid body dynamics, vibrations and feedback control, and develop the student's ability to analyse these aspects in simplified engineering situations.
This module seeks to develop an understanding of materials in design across a wide range of engineering applications. The module is arranged in 4 blocks covering designing with light alloys, polymers, composites, and functional materials. This covers important functional ceramics as well as other functional materials. Each block will explore the design requirements in detail of a particular case study followed by other examples, key material properties relevant to the engineering application, manipulation of the microstructure through processing and example calculations against failure of the product/component. This module will explore:
- Material Attributes
- Engineering Context
- Manufacturing of Material
- Production Processes
- Environmental Impact
The aim of this module is to introduce more advanced topics in linear elastic solid mechanics, plasticity and failure, introduce relevant analysis methods for this materials behaviour and demonstrate the application of these methods to the design of engineering components.
In this module you will apply concepts and principles of thermofluids to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer situations in simplified applied situations.
Computer Modelling Techniques
Engineering Management 2
Engineering Sustainability
Group Design and Make
Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
Automotive Technology
Computer Aided Engineering
Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
Materials for Low Carbon Transport
Stress Analysis and Material Models
Thermofluids 3
This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the main stream computer modelling techniques used in modern engineering practice, including Finite Element, Finite Difference and Finite Volume methods.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to numerical methods in engineering
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for thermo-fluids problems
- Coursework on running FEA and CFD software
An intermediate module covering the key environmental and sustainability issues of relevance to energy supply and use, materials consumption, and product design/manufacture. Topics include:
- Drivers for sustainability, including patterns of energy use, material consumption, waste generation, and associated environmental impacts in UK and globally.
- Circular economy and efficient materials use.
- Energy use in the context of mechanical and manufacturing engineering systems.
- Life cycle assessment of engineering activities and cost-benefit analysis.
A major group-based project module. Students working as a team design, manufacture and develop a product. Starting from the design brief prepared by the supervisor, the group will be required to manage the project, devise and evaluate alternative design concepts, undertake the detailed engineering analysis and mechanical design, manufacture a prototype, evaluate its performance and undertake development work to improve it.
This module covers advanced concepts and analytical methods used to analyse the dynamics and vibration of mechanical systems. Topics covered include:
- Lagrange’s Equation
- linearisation of equations of motion
- 3D Rigid Body Dynamics in moving (translating and rotating) reference frames
- dynamics and stability of rotating machinery
- vibration response of complex structures and machines
A number of engineering case studies are presented, including robotics manipulators, gyroscopic sensors, shaft whirl, shock response spectra, vibration absorbers, flight dynamics, and vibration of aerostructures. Skills in modelling and simulation with reference to MATLAB/Simulink are developed.
An introduction to Automotive Technology
In this module you will start to develop one of the key skills for an engineer – that of being able to program. You will gain the skills required to analyse, design and implement solutions to practical engineering problems through the use of computer aided design tools and the development of software based solutions.
An introductory module on the design, manufacture and performance of fibre-reinforced composite materials.
Constituent materials including fibres, resins and additives are described. Processing techniques and the relationships between process and design are highlighted. Design methodologies and computer-aided engineering techniques are demonstrated for component design. Case studies from a variety of industries including automotive and aerospace are presented.
Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
An introductory module to the specialist area of materials for low carbon transport.
- Overview of policy, regulation and materials requirements for low-carbon transport Composites
- Emerging propulsion materials and systems (fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, superconductors) for road vehicles, trains and aircrafts.
- Advanced metal and alloys (steel, titanium alloys, aluminium alloys, magnesium alloys and superalloys) for transport applications.
- Advanced composites including carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) for transport applications.
- Ceramic thermal barrier coatings for aircraft gas turbine engines
This module covers:
- Conduction heat transfer - thermal conductivity, thermal resistance networks. Analytical and numerical solutions for one- and two-dimensional steady-state conduction and for one-dimensional transient and unsteady conduction.
- Convection heat transfer - general concepts and phenomena, velocity and thermal boundary layers, Reynolds analogy, use of experimental correlations for internal and external flows, enhancement techniques for convective heat transfer.
- Introduction to boiling and condensation heat transfer
- Radiation heat transfer - black body emission, emissivity, absorptivity, transmissivity, Kirchhoff's law, black body radiation heat transfer, view factors, grey body radiation exchange, radiation networks.
- Introduction to mass transfer
- Case studies including problems involving combined modes of heat transfer, use of resistance networks for steady and unsteady heat transfer calculations.
Advanced Technology Review
Integrated Systems Analysis
MEng Individual Project
Advanced Powertrain Engineering
Aerodynamics
Automotive Technology
Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
Biomechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computer Aided Engineering
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Finite Element Analysis
Manufacturing and Engineering with Polymers
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy
Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
This module exposes you to topics relevant to engineers today that are new and/or developing rapidly and which may be associated with important segments of the UK economy. The aim of the Case Study is to develop your skills in acquiring, assimilating, synthesising and presenting technical and business information in an appropriate form based on sound research.
This module covers topics aligned to the design, description and analysis of dynamically complex, integrated systems. The module is motivated by the recognition that the processes and concerns associated with designing and validating systems are distinct from those connected with designing and validating components.
The project aims to give experience in the practice of engineering at a professional level. It involves the planning, execution and reporting of a programme of work which will normally involve a mixture of experimental, theoretical and computational work together with a review of relevant previous work in the field.
An advanced module which builds on the students knowledge of thermo-fluids as applied to a range of advanced powertrain systems.
- Design features, function and layout
- Performance, efficiency and energy flows
- Fuel delivery and gas exchange processes
- Combustion, heat release and work transfer
- Coolant system and heat rejection
- Lubrication system and friction
- Aftertreatment system, emissions and test regulations
This module aims to develop your understanding and application skills of basic concepts and fundamental knowledge in fluid mechanics in aerospace engineering. You will study a range of topics: Applied aerodynamics fundamentals and several relevant theories.
An introduction to Automotive Technology
In this module you’ll develop an advanced understanding of fluid mechanics. You’ll use computational methods in fluid mechanics to further understand how techniques are applied to real fluid engineering problems. For example, you’ll study fluid/structure interactions, air flow, channel flow and water wave propagation. You’ll spend between two and four hours in lectures and two hours in computing sessions each week.
In this module you will start to develop one of the key skills for an engineer – that of being able to program. You will gain the skills required to analyse, design and implement solutions to practical engineering problems through the use of computer aided design tools and the development of software based solutions.
This module will allow the theoretical background needed to understand linear Finite Element analysis. To present a number of examples to illustrate how practical problems can be analysed using FE software.
You will cover the following topics:
- Structural analysis
- Derivation of finite element equations using energy considerations
- Linear and quadratic elements
- Beam, plate and shell elements
- Practical applications of finite elements in stress analysis problems
- Examples of finite element applications
- Introduction to thermal problems
- Introduction to non-linear problems
A broad-based module covering the chemistry, material properties and manufacturing methods relevant to polymers. Topics include:
- Polymer structure
- Viscoelasticity, time-temperature equivalence
- Rheology of polymer melts, heat transfer in melts, entanglements
- Properties of solid polymers, yield and fracture, crazing
- Manufacturing with polymers, extrusion, injection-moulding
- Design/processing interactions for plastic products
This is an advanced module in fluid mechanics applicable to a wide range of engineering disciplines. You will develop understanding and application skills of basic concepts and fundamental knowledge in turbulence and turbulent flows in engineering.
Topics to be covered include:
- fundamental theory of turbulence
- statistical description of turbulence
- boundary layer structures
- turbulent flow control
- turbulence modelling and CFD
- experimental techniques
- practical and industrial examples
Teaching methods
- Group study
- Independent study
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Supervision
- Tutorials
- Workshops
Assessment methods
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Examinations
- Group coursework
- Presentation
- Research project
- Laboratory assessment
Engineers are among the busiest students on campus. On average, you will have around 20-22 contact hours a week in years one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you are likely to spend over 40 hours a week on your studies. Our courses provide the opportunity to specialise through a choice of subject modules and practical work.
You will gain a broad knowledge of engineering science and engineering design - the essential skills to work in industry as a mechanical engineer. You will have developed skills in problem solving through group and individual project work and have an appreciation of the business environment in which engineers work.
Our graduates work for a diverse range of employment sectors with companies including:
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Tata Steel
- Procter & Gamble
- Rolls-Royce
- Ford
- Thales
Average starting salary and career progression
90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.
*HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2023, High Fliers Research).
Your Campus - University Park
University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
Your Campus - University Park
University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
This course has enhanced my love for engineering and I have thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of the engineering modules involved. It has given me the opportunity to explore different sectors and has helped me decide what I want to specialise in.
Maryam Sebzali
Course data
Related courses
Faculty of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering MEng Hons
Qualification
MEng Hons
Entry requirements
A*AA / AAAB
UCAS code
H400
Duration
4 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
Faculty of Engineering
Electrical Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng Hons
Qualification
MEng Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
H62U
Duration
4 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
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