Collaborative modules in your first year will give you a broad knowledge across all core engineering disciplines. As you progress through your degree you’ll study increasingly advanced topics aligned to our research strengths in areas such as Mechatronics, Multi-functional Materials, Additive Manufacturing and Thermodynamics.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Year 1
The multidisciplinary ethos of the first year builds core theoretical and practical knowledge in all engineering disciplines, giving you the opportunity to transfer at the end of the first year. A year-long multidisciplinary group project provides a means of putting core knowledge into practice.
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Entrepreneurship 1
Year 2
Your second year will build on the knowledge gained in your first year as well as introducing you to new topics such as computer-aided design and solid mechanics. You will also study more advanced ideas in entrepreneurship such as launching your own company.
- Sustainable Design Challenge Project
- Solid Mechanics
- Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
- Modelling of Engineering Systems
- Entrepreneurship 2
- Industry 4.0
- Structural Behaviour
Placement year (if taken)
- With International Study
If you choose the 'with International Study' variant of this degree you will spend a semester abroad in your third year. Depending upon where you study your work will differ, but almost always includes a project of at least 30 credits which is set and assessed by your supervisor abroad.
- With a Year in Industry
If you are studying ‘with Year in Industry’ you will spend your third year on placement and carry out a 120 credit module.
Year 3
The focus in year 3 is on acquiring core Mechanical engineering knowledge. You will study modules in Materials, Structural Mechanics, High Value Manufacturing, Heat Transfer and Control Engineering. A major part of your third year will be a hands-on design and build project that challenges you to develop, prototype (at scale) and explore the market for a solution to a Mechanical Engineering challenge.
- Control Engineering
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Mechanical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research
- Structural Dynamics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Mechanical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development
- Structures & Finite Element Analysis
Final year
In your final year you will complete a 45 credit individual project in collaboration with an academic supervisor. This is the largest single part of your degree and provides you with the opportunity to develop deep knowledge and understanding in an area of your choice. The fourth year culminates in the Exeter Engineering Conference where you will be able to showcase your work from your final projects to staff and guests from industry. This event is a great opportunity to put your best work in front of potential employers.
- MEng Individual Investigative Project
