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Undergraduate course
BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
This one-year program lets students upgrade their qualifications to a BEng (Hons) degree. Learn from industry-savvy staff, hands-on labs, and tackle challenges like energy security, smart cities, and efficient manufacturing.Connect with emerging industry
Leverage our strong industry ties to gain hands-on experience in design and materials.
Step into world-class facilities
The Babbage Building offers cutting-edge research labs and specialist equipment, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies. It鈥檚 the ideal space to collaborate on groundbreaking projects and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Be a 'work-ready' graduate
You will be highly regarded by employers for being 鈥渨ork-ready鈥 and excel at top companies like Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, BAE Systems, Kawasaki, BMT and the Ministry of Defence. Unique to 麻豆传媒, our 'with composites' pathway gives you a competitive edge.
About
Do you have a passion for technology and design? Primarily problem solvers, mechanical engineers design, create and apply tools and methods across industries, from automotive to aerospace. They tackle crucial challenges that impact us all, such as energy security, efficient manufacturing and smart cities. At 麻豆传媒, you will learn from enthusiastic staff with strong industry connections, who use laboratory sessions and hands-on demonstrations to reinforce academic concepts.
Dr Jahir Rizvi
Lecturer in Mechanical & Marine Engineering
Lecturer in Mechanical & Marine Engineering
This course is for you if...
you want to top up your existing academic qualifications to achieve BEng (Hons) level degree
you're captivated by technology and innovative design and enjoy solving complex problems across various industries
you're eager to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment
you seek a flexible program that aligns with your career goals
Details
Final year
You will deepen your understanding of computer aided engineering tools and control systems. You will also focus your specialism choosing to further your understanding of thermofluids and design methodology or choosing to study the theoretical and practical aspects of composites engineering on the 'with composites' pathway. Your dissertation project enables you to research the topics that interest you and will allow you to bring together all you have learnt so far.
Core modules
CONT318
Control and Intelligent Systems Design
20 credits
This module explores the application of control engineering and artificial intelligence techniques in the design of engineering control systems.
70% Examinations
30% Coursework
MECH341
Computer Aided Engineering
20 credits
In this module, students learn to use two of the Computer Aided Engineering methods that are most commonly used in industry; finite volume Computational Fluid Dynamics (to solve fluid flow problems) and Finite Element Analysis (to solve structural problems). Students gain an overview of the theory that underpins these methods, and learn how to use a validation process to assess reliability of simulation results.
100% Tests
PRME310
Engineering Honours Project
40 credits
In this module students will carry out independent project work closely aligned to their programme of study. This will be carried out under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
100% Coursework
Optional modules
MATS347
Composites Design and Manufacture
20 credits
The module provides an integrated approach to design, materials and processing selection for composite materials.
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
MATS348
Composites Engineering
20 credits
This module introduces stress analysis and appropriate numerical methods and integrates the learning from the parallel module MATS347 in a practical assignment to produce a prototype composite component.
100% Coursework
MECH343
Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice
20 credits
This module further develops a methodical approach to engineering design. Students will create solutions to a complex engineering problem, embodiment designs using CAD tools, validate functionality, optimise technical performance and consider design for excellence targets across the product lifecycle. The module also considers the professional responsibilities of engineers, codes of conduct and typical ethical issues.
100% Coursework
THER307
Thermal-Fluids Engineering
20 credits
This module provides further studies in thermal and fluid engineering relating to specific topics relevant to mechanical engineering.
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
Athena Swan Silver
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was awarded an Athena Swan Silver award in September 2024 which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University鈥檚 curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University鈥檚 policies and requirements.
Experience
Breaking, twisting, and snapping metal in our STEAM Material Testing Lab
We鈥檝e packed it with specialist equipment sourced from world-leading global companies. This includes a sub-sonic wind tunnel, an autonomous vehicle test laboratory, an energy and sustainability laboratory, high performance computing facilities, a digital fabrication laboratory, virtual engineering suites and much more.
I envision a career as a Mechanical Engineer, concentrating on critical environmental projects. My aspiration is to make a positive change.
BEng Mechanical Engineering student
Elena Brake
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Learn from our experts
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on creating knowledge and innovative solutions that positively impact society.
Our
technical staff
are integral to the delivery of all our programmes and bring a diverse range of expertise and skills to support students in laboratories and workshops.
Dr Jahir Rizvi
Lecturer in Mechanical & Marine Engineering
Programme Leader
Dr Alexander Besinis
Associate Professor in Mechanical and Medical Engineering
Dr Pablo Borja
Lecturer in Control Systems Engineering
