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Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing MEng

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Engineering is all about solving real-world problems, and this course gives you the skills to do just that. Whether it's designing energy-efficient manufacturing techniques or developing advanced materials for aerospace and automotive industries, you'll gain the expertise to create high-performance, sustainable products that make a difference. 

Learning here isn’t just about lectures, it’s about getting hands-on experience. From day one, you’ll work on projects that challenge you to apply what you’ve learned in practical ways.

You’ll explore areas like materials science, thermofluids, mechanics, and digital manufacturing, using industry-standard tools and cutting-edge technology to tackle real engineering challenges. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to make an impact in industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Whether you see yourself becoming a Chartered Engineer, leading major projects, or pushing the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing, this course will set you up for a successful and fulfilling career. 

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Engineering Practice and Project

Mandatory

Year 1

Materials and Manufacturing

Mandatory

Year 1

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

Mandatory

Year 1

Engineering Design Project

Mandatory

Year 1

Statics and Dynamics

Mandatory

Year 1

Mathematics and Programming

Mandatory

Year 1

Professional Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Mechanics of Solids

Mandatory

Year 2

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Mandatory

Year 2

Design and Machine Systems

Mandatory

Year 2

Electromechanical Systems

Mandatory

Year 2

Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing

Mandatory

Year 2

Dynamics and Vibration

Mandatory

Year 2

Programming and Simulation

Mandatory

Year 3

Professional-portfolio

Mandatory

Year 3

Engineering in Industry

Mandatory

Year 3

Manufacturing Process Selection and Capability

Mandatory

Year 3

Robotics and Manufacturing Automation

Mandatory

Year 3

Computer Aided Engineering

Optional

Year 3

Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines

Optional

Year 3

Computer Engineering and Mechatronics

Optional

Year 3

Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing

Optional

Year 3

Management of Quality

Optional

Year 3

Materials for Low Carbon Transport

Optional

Year 3

Plant Location and Design

Mandatory

Year 4

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

Mandatory

Year 4

Digital Manufacturing

Mandatory

Year 4

MEng Individual project

Mandatory

Year 4

Engineering Team Challenge

Mandatory

Year 4

Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

Optional

Year 4

Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy

Optional

Year 4

Food Factory Designs and Operations

Optional

Year 4

Finite Element Analysis

Optional

Year 5

Computational Fluid Dynamics

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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 31 March 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park

I was part of a team delivering an engine assembly line for a new engine. We started with an empty shell and got to the point where we had an assembly line building engines. I got loads out of my placement, best of all, I got a job!

Joe Hicks

talking about his placement at Jaguar Landrover

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