Mechanical Engineering, BEng Hons / MEng

These degree programmes are designed to prepare students for a professional career in mechanical engineering by providing a broad education which encompasses the methodologies and practices of engineering appropriate to the needs of industry. Students develop a wide range of skills that encompass the principles, techniques and practices of mechanical engineering. A foundation year is available for students who do not meet the standard criteria for entry to this degree. The BEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to meet the partial academic requirements as a chartered engineer.

UCAS code

H300 M BEng/ME (BEng Hons)
H304 M MEng/ME4 (MEng)

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

BEng Hons
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4 years part-time (Direct entry to year 2)
MEng
4 years full-time
5 years sandwich
6 years part-time (Direct entry to year 2)

Entry requirements

BEng Hons
240 UCAS points FROM

EITHER A-levels, including mathematics and a science/technology subject OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMM or equivalent PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent.

MEng
300 UCAS points FROM

EITHER three A-levels, including mathematics and a science/technology subject OR a National Diploma in engineering at DDM or equivalent PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent

OR 380 UCAS points (including 300 points from 3 A-levels) PLUS GCSEs in mathematics at grade A* and English at grade A or above

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Career options

Opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and process industries.

Year 1

Electrical Principles (15 credits)
Engineering Science (15 credits)
Computing and Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
Engineering Applications (Mechanical) (15 credits)
Computer-Aided Design (Mechanical) (15 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (Systems) (15 credits)
Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2

Control and Instrumentation (15 credits)
Systems Modelling (15 credits)
Engineering Management 1 (15 credits)
Computational Methods for Mechanical Engineers (15 credits)
Materials and Design (10 credits)
Thermodynamics (10 credits)
Engineering Dynamics (10 credits)
Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
Mechanics of Materials (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year (BEng Hons)/Penultimate Year (MEng)

Engineering Management 2 (15 credits)
Group Design and Project Management (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)
Two options from: Advanced Control and Instrumentation; Fluids and Solids Handling Technology; Thermal Power Plant and Heat Transfer;Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics (30 credits)
Two options from: Operations Management; Process Improvement Techniques; Quality Engineering; Engineering Enterprise; Environmental Engineering (30 Credits)

Final Year (MEng)

Environmental Engineering (15 credits)
Research Methodology (15 credits)
Engineering Enterprise (15 credits)
Strategy and Management (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)
Materials Under Stress (15 credits)
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design (15 credits)

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