BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering

What will I study?

Year 1

In the first year you will explore materials science and engineering alongside the processes and quality of manufacturing. You will also discover mathematics and statistics and engineering computation. Additionally, you will look at robotics and automation in manufacturing.

Year 2

The second year will give you an even deeper understand of the manufacturing process looking at computer aided design, manufacture and testing. You will also explore composite science technology as well as surfaces coatings and technology.

Year 3

In the third year you will explore applied CAD and CAM as well as develop your knowledge of the manufacturing process. There is also a range of topics for you to tailor your studies as well as an individual project, working on your own design, make and test activity.

Year 1 (Level 5)

SE5029 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (20 credits)

This module allows students to deepen their understanding of the key engineering materials with respect to material characteristics, their internal aspects, mechanical as well as the physical properties. This module would consolidate the students learning from other modules within the areas of engineering science, materials, manufacturing technology and manufacturing processes.

SE5030 Manufacturing Processes and Quality (20 credits)

This module allows students to gain a basic understanding of metal cutting technology, methods of measurement and electronics manufacture.

In addition, students will gain an understanding of the engineering principles that underpin the more common manufacturing processes such as advanced casting and forming methods, computer numerical control and other computer controlled machines.

SE5031 Engineering Computation (10 credits)

This module will enhance student computer literacy and develop the ability to solve 'real' engineering problems by numerical methods.

SE5032 Mathematics and Statistics (10 credits)

The purpose mathematical and statistical study is to ensure that students are competent in calculations and statistical methods using a range of mathematical tools. The content will extend analytical skills by introducing topics that are required parts of the modern manufacturing engineers skill set, and enhance their ability and confidence to make sound judgements.

SE5033 Robotics for Manufacturing (10 credits) This module provides an understanding of the principles of operation of robotic equipment, providing students with the knowledge needed to select and use such equipment effectively. Wherever possible, content is contextualised in the laboratory so that students can become familiar with instrumentation, measurement and simulation techniques relevant to electronic and electrical engineering. Students will also engage with the design process via the design, build and test of selected circuits.

Year 2 (Level 5 and 6)

SE5034 Computer Aided Design, Manufacture and Test (20 credits)

The aim of this module is to enable students to experience a consolidated form of the product design cycle for a load bearing structure through manual optimisation. This encompasses initial concept generation, analysis and refinement through to manufacture and testing. This will be achieved through group project work involving a supporting lecture course and problem solving tutorials.

SE5035 Industrial Engineering - Manufacturing Systems Project (20 credits)

The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for students to integrate learning from throughout the first two years of study, and deepen their understanding of manufacturing engineering in simulated industrial environments.

The content of this module will vary, but is intended to allow students to extend their skills and obtain practical experience of the process of creating sound conceptual solutions through to real manufacturing problems with reference to business practices and broader environmental and sustainability constraints. Students will build confidence and gain experience through working within a team.

SE5036 Industrial Engineering - Industry Based Project (20 credits)

The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for students to integrate learning from throughout the first two years of study, by finding applications of their knowledge, understanding and skills within a real industrial environment.

Students will spend a period of no less than 6 weeks within a work-placement. The exact nature of the activities they will undertake will vary, but the activities and the business of the sponsor company must be identified as engineering.

The sponsor company is required to provide appropriate supervision of the student, and must permit the student to explore the nature of its business operations. The provision of a manufacturing engineering project is preferred.

SE6029 Composite Science and Technology (20 credits)

SE6030 Surfaces Coatings and Technology (20 credits)

SE6028 Experiments and Modelling for Engineering (10 credits)

Year 3 (Level 6)

SE6027 BEng Individual Manufacturing Engineering Project (30 credits)

SE6031 Applied CAD and CAM (20 credits)

SE6032 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (10 credits)

SE6033 Advanced Manufacturing Systems (10 credits)

SE6034 Product Design (10 credits)

SE6035 Quality Control Management in Manufacturing (10 credits)

SE6036 Advanced Management in Manufacturing (10 credits)