The Mechanical Engineering degree provides a broad foundation in engineering science and engineering design and the opportunity to develop interpersonal and management skills.
At the end of the second year, MEng students may also specialise in aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, design, management, materials, mechatronics, manufacturing, or sustainability. The combination of selected sets of optional modules will enhance and extend your knowledge making your final year, more focused on your chosen specialisms.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. An accredited degree will provide you with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) and is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Years one and two
The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and engineering design.The science subjects studied include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics and electro-mechanical systems. In design, the emphasis is on project work and in both the first and second years, you will undertake a design, make and test project, which you will manufacture in the department's student workshop.
Year three
A third of your year will be spent on a group design-and-make project. This major design project takes an idea for an engineering product from concept through to a working prototype.You will also study a number of compulsory modules, and depending on the subject specialisms you have selected, appropriate optional modules.
Year four
The fourth year of this course is spent in industry. You will receive support in applying for a year-long placement with an appropriate company. During the placement you will significantly enhance your engineering knowledge and skills. You will have regular meetings with your tutor throughout the year and will remain fully registered with the University.
Year five
A major individual project makes up a third of your studies. This may involve computational and or experimental investigations linked to your chosen subject specialisms. You will also study compulsory modules in advanced engineering topics along with a range of optional modules, appropriate to the subject specialisms you have selected.
More information
See also the Engineering and Science Foundation Year Programme.