Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 2 abroad)

MEng Hons UCAS Code

Course overview

Do you want to solve complex problems and shape a more sustainable, efficient future? Our MEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. Mechanical engineering innovations touch every part of our lives, from the cars we drive to how our food is processed.

With outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive salaries and diverse career opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, manufacturing and aerospace, this degree prepares you to stand out.

This is a four-year course and you will spend your second year studying abroad.

Teaching and learning

Modules

Core modules

6 modules

Engineering Practice and Project

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to engineering design and project delivery through both theoretical understanding and practical application. You will learn fundamental design principles, machine elements selection and basic manufacturing skills. You will also learn methods to develop and communicate designs through CAE to a wide range of audiences.  Through group and individual practical project work, you will be introduced to project planning techniques including scheduling, risk assessment, resource allocation and engineering documentation.


Materials and Manufacturing

This module introduces you to the properties of materials, selected failure mechanisms and core manufacturing methods used in engineering applications. This understanding of both materials and the manufacturing techniques used to process these materials is essential to produce effective and commercially viable products and to enable engineering components to operate as required.


Mathematics and Programming

This module delivers mathematics teaching alongside core programming principles. You will develop a strong understanding of mathematics required for a range of engineering problems, including solving first- and second-order differential equations, the algebra of complex numbers, and solving systems of equations with matrix techniques and vectors. You will also be introduced to writing and understanding computer programs, including the use of variables and data types, loops, functions and arrays, and data plotting and simple computer graphics.


Professional Practice

An introduction to a variety of models and exemplars to support you in understanding and articulating your personal learning style and negotiation of the journey from new undergraduate to BSc Accountancy graduand.

This is the final module undertaken in the degree. It emphasises the employability skills and professional development aspects of the programme and also requires you to reflect upon the integrated placement segments of the programme.


Statics and Dynamics

This module introduces you to the analysis of mechanical systems in statics and dynamics contexts. Through a structured approach, you will develop core analytical skills by exploring topics including force equilibrium, stress and strain analysis, kinematics, conservation laws and mechanical drive systems. The emphasis is placed on developing skills to apply these concepts to simplified engineering scenarios, providing a solid foundation for further study.


Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

This module covers the fundamental concepts and principles of thermofluids and their applications to engineering problems. You will develop an understanding of topics including fundamental fluid properties and the equation of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics and heat engine analysis, and principles in fluid mechanics, continuity, Euler equation, turbulence and Bernoulli equation.


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Entry requirements

4 years full-time

£9,535 per year

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I spent a year working for one of the biggest construction companies in the world. I was working on a student accommodation project for The University of Essex where my main job was to manage the façade. The placement team helped me a lot in finding a placement, getting my CV right and getting through interviews."

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