The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of 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.
| Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEng Hons | A*AA | September 2024 | H707 | 4 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
Faculty of Engineering
| Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEng Hons | A*AA | September 2024 | H707 | 4 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
Course information
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This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that, as with all accredited BEng courses, it partially 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 and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that, as with all accredited BEng courses, it partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Start date:September 2024September 2024
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- IB score
- 38
- IB requirements
including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level).
- IELTS
6.0 w/ no less than 5.5 in ea.
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
- Required subjects
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.
- 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 2023 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
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.
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.
- A level
- A*AA
- Required subjects
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.
- Excluded subjects
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
- IB score
- 38
- IB requirements
including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or 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 2023 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
BTEC or Access courses not accepted for MEng course.
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, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. 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 see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
Contextual offers
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade 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.
Foundation progression options
A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.
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.
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UCAS Code:H707H707
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Study abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad in your third year at one of our partner institutions.
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.
Industrial placements
If you want to spend a year in industry as part of your course then you can transfer onto one of our courses that includes an industrial year.
There is the opportunity to seek summer industrial placements throughout the course.
Additional 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.
Study abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad in your third year at one of our partner institutions.
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.
Industrial placements
If you want to spend a year in industry as part of your course then you can transfer onto one of our courses that includes an industrial year.
There is the opportunity to seek summer industrial placements throughout the course.
Additional 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 - If you study 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.
*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 - If you study 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
Are you interested in designing and making products that are smarter, faster and more sustainable? Our course provides you with the engineering knowledge and skills to improve manufacturing productivity by reducing costs and waste and ensuring that products and services are delivered to industry to cost and on time.
You'll have access to the latest manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings that will also develop your business communication skills and are an invaluable experience for your future career development.
Course overview
Are you interested in designing and making products that are smarter, faster and more sustainable? Our course provides you with the engineering knowledge and skills to improve manufacturing productivity by reducing costs and waste and ensuring that products and services are delivered to industry to cost and on time.
You'll have access to the latest manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings that will also develop your business communication skills and are an invaluable experience for your future career development.
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 and fourth years you will specialise in manufacturing engineering options.
Why choose this course?
- 11th in the UK for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
- Get paid experience with opportunities for a year out in industry
- 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.
Modules
Year one
Year two
Year three
Year four
Mandatory
Year 1
Engineering Design and Design Project
Mandatory
Year 1
Mathematics for Engineers
Mandatory
Year 1
Programming, Professional and Laboratory Skills
Mandatory
Year 1
Statics and Dynamics
Mandatory
Year 1
Materials and Manufacturing
Mandatory
Year 1
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Materials in Design
Mandatory
Year 2
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers
Mandatory
Year 2
Design, Manufacture and Project
Mandatory
Year 2
Dynamics
Mandatory
Year 2
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Mandatory
Year 2
Mechanics of Solids 2
Mandatory
Year 2
Engineering Management 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Electromechanical Devices
Mandatory
Year 3
Manufacturing Automation
Mandatory
Year 3
Engineering Sustainability – Energy, Materials and Manufacture (autumn)
Mandatory
Year 3
Group Design and Make
Mandatory
Year 3
Engineering Management 2
Mandatory
Year 3
Flexible Automated Manufacture
Optional
Year 3
Food Factory Designs and Operations
Optional
Year 3
Managing Business Operations
Optional
Year 3
Management of Quality
Optional
Year 3
Manufacturing Process Capability
Optional
Year 3
Computer Aided Engineering
Optional
Year 3
Computer Engineering Mechatronics
Optional
Year 3
Agri-Business Innovation Incubator
Optional
Year 3
Supply Chain and Operations Planning
Optional
Year 3
Plant Location and Design
Optional
Year 3
Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
Optional
Year 3
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (spring)
Optional
Year 3
Introduction to Transport Materials
Mandatory
Year 4
Digital Manufacturing
Mandatory
Year 4
MEng Individual Project
Mandatory
Year 4
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Optional
Year 4
Physical Ergonomics
Optional
Year 4
Cognitive Ergonomics in Design
Optional
Year 4
Simulation, Virtual Reality and Advanced Human-Machine Interface
Optional
Year 4
Polymer Engineering
Optional
Year 4
Supply Chain Management
Optional
Year 4
Innovation Management
Optional
Year 4
Work Systems and Safety (spring)
Optional
Year 4
Human-Computer Systems
Optional
Year 4
Joining Technology
Optional
Year 4
Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction (spring)
Optional
Year 4
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy
About modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. This content was last updated on Monday 27 March 2023.
The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of 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 features a major individual project in manufacturing engineering over the full year, making up a third of your studies. In addition to compulsory manufacturing modules, you will study a range of optional modules in manufacturing, operations management and human factors. This provides you with the flexibility to tailor the course to your interests.
A major individual project focusing on manufacturing engineering makes up a third of your studies. You will also study compulsory modules in advanced engineering topics along with a range of optional modules, allowing further specialisation.
Engineering Design and Design Project
Mathematics for Engineers
Programming, Professional and Laboratory Skills
Statics and Dynamics
Materials and Manufacturing
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
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
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
The aim of this module is to introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of solid mechanics and dynamics, and their applications to mechanical engineering systems. A wide range of engineering structures and mechanical components need to be designed to support static loads and as an engineer it is important to understand the way in which forces are transmitted through structures for efficient and safe design. This module includes:
- Static equilibrium: force and moment analysis in design; frictional forces.
- Stress, strain and elasticity.
- Bending stresses in beams.
- Relationship between angular and linear motion.
- Work, energy and power, including kinetic and potential energy.
- Geared systems.
- Static and dynamic balancing.
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 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
Materials in Design
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers
Design, Manufacture and Project
Dynamics
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Mechanics of Solids 2
Engineering Management 1
Electromechanical Devices
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
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.
In this module you will apply concepts and principles of thermofluids to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer situations in simplified applied situations.
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.
Manufacturing Automation
Engineering Sustainability – Energy, Materials and Manufacture (autumn)
Group Design and Make
Engineering Management 2
Flexible Automated Manufacture
Food Factory Designs and Operations
Managing Business Operations
Management of Quality
Manufacturing Process Capability
Computer Aided Engineering
Computer Engineering Mechatronics
Agri-Business Innovation Incubator
Supply Chain and Operations Planning
Plant Location and Design
Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (spring)
Introduction to Transport Materials
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of manufacturing automation, present key automation technologies in manufacturing and their advantages and limitations.
The module will introduce the relevant theoretical background and fundamental concepts of different automation approaches and technologies. The focus will be placed on the role of sensors, CNC machine tools, industrial robotics and programmable logic controllers within different manufacturing contexts. Methods and indicators for quantitative production performance and cost analysis will be covered as well.
The module aims to provide students with knowledge of 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.
- Factors influencing the availability of non-renewable and renewable energy and material resources.
- Principles for the efficient use of energy resources including energy use in buildings, heat and power generation, and heat recovery systems.
- Life cycle assessment of engineering activities, with focus on greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, their impacts, and mitigation measures.
- Economic analysis of investments in energy savings, material substitution, product design, and value recovery from end-of-life products; Cost-benefit analysis incorporating environmental externalities; and the role of government regulations in influencing business decisions.
Delivery
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
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| Lecture | 11 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 hours |
Assessment method
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
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| Coursework | 10.00 | Technical report including calculation (approx. 4 pages in length) |
| Exam | 90.00 | 2 hour exam |
The project involves four or five students, working as a team to design, manufacture and develop a product. Starting from the design brief prepared by the supervisor, the group will be required to 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. Assessment of the financial viability and marketability of the product will be a major requirement.
This module introduces the important aspects of advanced automated manufacturing principles. It aims to help you develop a sound understanding of flexible automated manufacturing solutions. Through case studies, you’ll study their role in the context of current and future manufacturing challenges, as well as their advantages and limitations. Topics include:
- computer integrated manufacturing
- implications of mass customisation on automated manufacturing systems
- the impact of enterprise agility on their manufacturing facilities
This module is to provide a level of understanding about the operations of a food factory commensurate with that expected by a manager to include: information on the units operations, appropriate legislative issues, control of goods in and out of the establishment, appropriate hygienic regimes and controlled flows.
This module explores the strategic importance of operations in business management, within and across organisations, and in addressing environmental and societal challenges. Organisations in this module refer to organisations from the public, private and third sectors; service and manufacturing.
Examples of topics include:
- value and performance
- the links with other business functions
- sustainability
- product and service innovation
- managing the supply chain and network
- resource management
- excellence through improvement and quality
This module aims to develop your understanding of quality management. It begins by introducing you to the ways in which thinking about quality has developed historically. You’ll discuss different definitions and concepts of quality and the specific quality management needs in the manufacturing and service sectors.
The module will give students in-depth understanding of technical capability of modern manufacturing processes in relation to product design. The aim of the module is to develop students’ abilities to understand and assess the capability of single and combined manufacturing processes. You’ll spend two hours in lectures and two hours in seminars each week when studying this module.
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.
Within the Innovation Incubator module you’ll have the opportunity to develop and test your own business ideas. You’ll learn about the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship, and you’ll be embedded in a supportive tutorial environment where external inspirational practitioners provide feedback on business concepts as they are being developed. A ‘Dragon’s Den’ experience towards the end of the module provides you with vital experience in business-to-business communication.
This module will introduce you to:
- supply chain fundamentals, including: the supply chain planning processes and the need for them
- planning processes and methods, including: forecasting; aggregate planning; MRP; capacity management; theory of constraints (TOC); JIT (kanban); inventory management
- IS/IT support for planning including ERP systems
- planning through the supply chain, examining the challenges in different contexts through case studies
This module provides an understanding of the factors which influence a company's choice of location, and of how to approach the design of layouts to support a company's strategic objectives and maximise the efficiency of its operations.
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.
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 | 100.00 | 2 hour exam |
This module covers a range of topics relating to basic airframe structure. Airframe component manufacturing techniques, automated manufacture, geometry and material constraints will be covered.
This module covers:
- Basic airframe structure
- Airframe component manufacturing techniques
- Joining techniques
- Assembly technology
- Composite structures
- Jigless assembly and automated manufacture
- Basic aero-engine structure
- Geometry and material constraints
- Manufacturing processes: forging, casting, welding and joining techniques, special processes, small and non round hole manufacture
- Certification, verification inspection and quality control
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 | 100.00 | Unseen 2 hours |
Digital Manufacturing
MEng Individual Project
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Physical Ergonomics
Cognitive Ergonomics in Design
Simulation, Virtual Reality and Advanced Human-Machine Interface
Polymer Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Innovation Management
Work Systems and Safety (spring)
Human-Computer Systems
Joining Technology
Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction (spring)
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy
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.
This module will cover design, processing and material aspects of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, as well as the current and potential applications of the technology in a wide variety of sectors. Topics include commercial and experimental systems, material requirements, design for additive manufacturing, software and systems, as well as case studies in industry and society.
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | 1 week | 1 week | 2 hours |
| Lecture | 9 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
| Lecture | 1 week | 1 week | 1 hour |
| Workshop | 2 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | 30.00 | Individual Assignment - maximum 4 page report |
| Exam 1 | 70.00 | 1.5 hour exam |
This module aims to equip students with fundamental knowledge and skills regarding the physical characteristics of people (body size, strength, flexibility, etc.) and environments (lighting, thermal, sound, etc.) as they relate to the design of products, workplaces and tasks/jobs. You’ll spend two hours in lectures each week when studying this module.
This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of cognitive ergonomics and the way in which the consideration of cognitive ergonomics can impact on human performance in the workplace.
For human factors/ergonomics work, simulation tools can enable designers, managers and end-users to experience products and systems in realistic, interactive environments. Such advancements have significant cost implications, enabling designs and their implications to be visualised early in the development life cycle. In addition, virtual/augmented reality and other advanced human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are being developed in many different industries to support different user needs.
This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to understand and utilise computers as human factors tools for understanding peoples’ interactions with new technology. Moreover, the module will consider HMIs that are increasingly common in modern life and frequently designed and evaluated using simulation techniques.
The module is a mix of practical and research-oriented content, and you will make extensive use of the simulation facilities and on-going research projects within the Human Factors Research Group and elsewhere in the University.
Topics include:
- virtual reality technologies/environments/interfaces
- augmented reality; fidelity and validity of simulators
- presence factors for simulation
- understanding and minimising simulator sickness
- multimodal interfaces including the use of natural language and gesture interfaces, computers and collaborative/social interfaces, accessibility, in-car interfaces
Delivery
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
| Practicum | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | 50.00 | Report (approx. 3,000 words) on the use of simulation to aid in the design/evaluation of specific products |
| Coursework 2 | 50.00 | Presentation arguing for the use of advanced Human-Machine Interface solutions in a specific design context |
A broad-based module covering the chemistry, material properties and manufacturing methods relevant to polymers.
Topics include:
- Polymer chemistry and structure
- Routes to synthesis, polymerisation techniques, practical aspects of industrial production
- 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
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
| Seminar | 11 weeks | 1 week | 1 hour |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | 25.00 | Report on multidisciplinary design exercise covering the chemistry, processing and properties of a polymeric product |
| Exam 1 | 75.00 | 2 hour exam |
The module aims to give an in-depth coverage of supply chain management and logistics in the context of contemporary operations, taking into account the major competitive drivers of efficiency and responsiveness and the solutions enabled by new technologies.
This module will help students to understand the knowledge and skills required to manage innovation by considering a number of different perspectives.
This modules aims to give an understanding of systems approaches to the design and analysis of effective and safe work, primarily in the context of industrial systems but also in relation to major projects, public and social systems and digital systems.
It is vital that students learn that technical, human, organizational and economic factors must be addressed when understanding the operation and potential failure in existing systems, and in developing requirements, implementation and evaluation approaches for social and socio-technical systems, and for systems of systems.
In this module, particular attention will be paid to distributed (in time and space) systems and ones with elements of automated processes (all of which will have to interact with human and organisational elements at some point and time). The potential causes of accidents and of human error are explained, and an introduction given to methods of reporting and investigating accidents and techniques for analysing accidents and systems reliability which will lead to the design of safer organisations and work systems.
Topics covered include:
- risk and risk perception
- risk assessment and management
- accident models and accident causation
- causes of human error
- epidemiology, accident reporting and analysis
- accident prevention
- human reliability assessment
- safety climate and culture
- safety systems management
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 weeks | 2 week | 2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | 30.00 | |
| Exam 1 | 70.00 |
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the growth of IT and human computer systems. To examine the concepts and methods available for the analysis, design and evaluation of computer-based interfaces through hardware, software, task and systems design.
This module examines, in-depth, the processes used for joining metallic (e.g. steel, aluminium and titanium alloys) and non-metallic (e.g. polymers and fibre reinforced composites) materials.
Topics covered include:
- mechanical joining
- adhesive bonding
- soldering and brazing
- solid state joining (friction welding and diffusion bonding)
- fusion welding (arc welding and the many classes thereof, resistance, electron beam and laser welding)
The fundamental characteristics of the various processes are examined along with procedures for practical applications. The origins of defects within joints and methods needed to control or eliminate them are also considered. The mechanical behaviour of joints is analysed, as is the effect of joining on the microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of the base materials. Other features such as residual stress and distortion are addressed. Attention is also given to appropriate design for manufacture in a modern manufacturing context.
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | 25.00 | Case study review |
| Exam 1 | 75.00 | 1 hour 30 minute unseen written exam |
Topics include:
- working as a human factors engineer/HCI professional
- predictive evaluation techniques (eg GOMs, Fitts Law)
- psychophysical methods
- verbal protocol analysis
- qualitative approaches and methodologies
- eye-tracking methodologies
- ethical considerations in human factors research
- capturing and analysing human physiological data
Teaching methods
- Group study
- Independent study
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Supervision
- Tutorials
- Workshops
Assessment methods
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Examinations
- Group coursework
- Practical exams
- Presentation
- Research project
- Practical 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 the practical and theoretical skills needed to improve the production systems for manufacturing industrial products and assemblies efficiently. Your transferable skills will also include effective communication skills and problem solving.
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
99.2% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured work or further study within six months of graduation. £26,000 was the average starting salary, with the highest being £43,000.*
* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for employment, 2016/17. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment 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.
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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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