Manufacturing Systems Engineering, BEng Hons

Manufacturing engineering is a key aspect of wealth creation in industry, which, to remain competitive, requires a constant supply of knowledgeable engineers familiar with the characteristics of manufacturing systems.

Sharing the first two years with the BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering programme, this broad-based degree focuses in the final year on manufacturing systems and technologies, with courses in robotics, operations management and manufacturing systems engineering, together with a major individual project in manufacturing. In addition to the traditional manufacturing sectors, this degree provides students with interesting opportunities in innovative applications of the "systems" approach in other industrial and service sectors.

UCAS code

H715 M BEng/MSE

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4 years part-time (Direct entry to year 2 only - 2 years full-time equivalent)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points FROM

EITHER A-levels, including mathematics and a science/technology subject

OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMM

OR equivalent qualifications

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications.

• A foundation year is available for students who do not meet the standard criteria for entry to this degree.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Professional recognition

The BEng Hons programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to meet the partial academic requirements as a chartered engineer.

Career options

Graduates can find employment in a wide range of engineering sectors, such as the automotive, aeronautical, electronics 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)
Materials and Design (10 credits)
Thermodynamics (10 credits)
Engineering Dynamics (10 credits)
Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
Mechanics of Materials (15 credits)
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

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

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