The mechanical engineering including an industrial year 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, you may also opt to take one of the specialist streams in aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, management, a modern language, materials or manufacture.
Professional recognition
These courses are 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.
At the end of the second year, you can opt to switch to the four-year MEng degree provided that you have obtained at least 55 percent in the end of year assessment. Alternatively, you can choose to remain on the three-year BEng degree.
Year three
The third year of this course is spent in industry. During the placement you'll significantly enhance your engineering knowledge and skills. You remain fully registered with the University and will have regular meetings with your tutor throughout the year.
Year four
A major individual project makes up a third of your studies. This may involve computational and or experimental investigations often related to research activities within the school. You will also study a mix of compulsory and optional modules, the latter allowing you to tailor the course to your interests.
More information
See also the Engineering and Science Foundation Year Programme.