Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons

Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria endeavours to promote an inclusive learning environment that focuses on engagement and the development of higher-level learning objectives that prepare students with the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive industry. 

 

The key learning objectives the programme intends to foster are the development of problem solving and critical thinking strategies, and the application of foundational concepts and theoretical knowledge to practical real-world situations.

 

Consistent with industrial practice, learning activities will enable students to work collaboratively through the development of teamwork and communication skills, and the encouragement of creative thinking to solve engineering problems.  You will learn by applying the knowledge and skills you gain from active learning sessions and independent study to contemporary engineering issues and global challenges. 

 

As the level of study progresses, assessment tasks allow for more open-ended discovery, evaluation, and reflection.  This culminates in a significant self-led investigative project, guided by academic and technical support staff, that allows you to pursue your individual areas of interest within the programme.  Interactive sessions, core to the delivery and ethos of the programme, give opportunity for hands-on learning and authentic discussion and evaluation of understanding to provide regular and meaningful formative feedback that will enable you to actively develop as a critical thinker, reflective practitioner, and independent learner. 

 

The programme showcases links with industry through the presentation of guest lectures that are closely connected with subject themes.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• KB4040 -Engineering Analytics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4041 -Materials & Manufacturing (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4042 -Applied Engineering Approaches 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4043 -Statics & Dynamics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4044 -Thermodynamics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4045 -Applied Engineering Approaches 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• KB5030 -Preparing for Placement (Optional,0 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB5034 -Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5035 -Mechanical Engineering Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5036 -Integrative Engineering Approaches 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5037 -Engineering Project Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5038 -Fluids and Energy (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5039 -Integrative Engineering Approaches 2 (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB5048 -Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5049 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)

Year four

 

• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB6054 -Professional Engineering Futures (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6055 -Vibration & Control (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6056 -Mechanics of Continuous Systems? (Optional,20 Credits)
• KB6057 -Sustainable Energy Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KB6058 -Automation & Mechatronics? (Optional,20 Credits)
• KB6059 -Global Design Challenges (Optional,20 Credits)
• KB6060 -Investigative Project (40 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

Applicants will need A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Employability is embedded at all years within the Mechanical Engineering programme at Northumbria.  Our teaching focuses on the authentic application of professional knowledge and skills through independent enquiry-based learning approaches and collaboration with industry and professional bodies.

 

Interaction with organisations such as NGOs, charities, professional councils, and schools and other universities will provide a broad understanding of the critical impact Mechanical Engineering has in the development of a sustainable and ethical society.  You will develop knowledge and skills within a scaffolded, supportive environment as realistic preparation for your future career. 

 

Enhancing your employment prospects and developing links with industry are important aspects of the Mechanical Engineering programme.  Between your second and third years of study you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement, or to study abroad, which provide you with invaluable industrial and international experience.

 

Academic staff will work with you to help you understand and explore the different types of careers suited to a graduate engineer and assist you in identifying possible avenues for you to explore. Our dedicated Careers and Employment Service will also support you in finding and securing part-time employment during your studies, placement opportunities, and full-time employment on completion of your programme.

 

Upon graduation, you will be in an excellent position to become a practising engineer with the skills for progression into both technical and engineering management roles.  If you wish to undertake further study at postgraduate level, it is possible to transfer to our MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue onto one of our MSc degrees.

 

Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the sector nationally for the sustained employment of Engineering and Technology graduates five years after graduation. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017)