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.
- Core Engineering 1
- Electronics for Engineers: Core Engineering 2
- Materials and Manufacturing: Core Engineering 2
- Engineering Mechanics: Core Engineering 2
- Engineering Mathematics
- Entrepreneurship Skills Development 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.
- Management and Management Science
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
- Control Engineering
- Structures
- Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Systems
- Entrepreneurship 2
- Thermofluid Engineering
- Solid Mechanics
Placement year (if taken)
If you are studying ‘with Year in Industry’ you will spend your third year on placement and carry out a 120 credit module.
Final year
The final year of your degree includes a substantial individual project in which you will put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, engaging you in the development of your own real world solution to an engineering challenge. You will follow one of four exciting and topical specialisms defined by a number of core and optional modules, allowing you to develop a comprehensive understanding of specialist topics in mechanical engineering.
- Individual Project
- Engineering in Society and Company Finance
- Mechanical Engineering Design Studies
