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Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll get hands-on experience from the very beginning of your degree, working in a team on a design and build project.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Engineering Mathematics I 20
Electrical and Magnetic Systems 15
Electronics and Sensors 10
Thermofluid Mechanics 15
Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials 15
Mechanics I 15
Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python) 15
Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism 15

Stage 2 covers mechanical, thermo-fluid, electrical and materials engineering sciences, engineering design and manufacturing, engineering mathematics, management, professional and enterprise skills.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Engineering Mathematics II 10
Materials Science II 10
Thermal Engineering 10
Applications of Engineering Fluid Mechanics II 10
AC Electrical Power and Conversion 10
Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering 10
Business and Law for Engineers 10
Engineering Mechanics: Statics 10
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 10
Design and Manufacturing II 20
Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills II 10

In Stage 3, your studies continue to cover a broad range of mechanical engineering topics. You'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge ready to take into the workplace.

You'll also work on an engineering project selected from a wide range of topics. This project is designed to develop your ability to tackle complex engineering problems while strengthening essential skills such as project planning, time management, critical thinking, and data analysis.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Computational Heat and Fluid Flow 10
Advanced Mechanics and Structural Optimisation 20
Digital Manufacturing Processes and Systems 20
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 10
Advanced Thermofluid Dynamics 10
Introduction to Mechatronics Design 20
Mechanical Engineering Project 30

In Stage 4 you will study advanced specialist topics and complete a major project. You'll also complete a team project designed to develop your project management, design and analysis skills, relevant to your career as an engineer.

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules (except Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering):

Code

Descriptive title

MEC8099

Mechanical Engineering Team Project

MEC8029

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions

All candidates shall follow one of the specialisms:

 Mechanical Engineering

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

CME8060

Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability

MEC8024

Vehicle Dynamics

MEC8062

Turbulent Fluid Flow and Modelling

 

Sustainable Transport Engineering

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

CME8055

Energy Sources and Storage

MEC8024

Vehicle Dynamics

MEC8028

Human Centered Design and Engineering

 

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

CME8062

Joining Technology

CME8061

Advanced Materials for Energy Applications

CME8060

Lifetime Prediction and Design for Reliability

 

Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

EEE8153

Linear Controller Design & State Space with Matlab Applications

MEC8057

Mechatronics and Mobile Robotics

MEC8024

Vehicle Dynamics

 

Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering

 All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

MEC8049

Orthopaedic Engineering

MEC8059

Biomaterials

MEC8060

Tissue Engineering

MEC8056

Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements

 

Mechanical Engineering with Energy

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Code

Descriptive title

CME8055

Energy Sources and Storage

CME8061

Advanced Materials for Energy Applications

EEE8157

Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids