Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
Our programmes will help you reach the professional and intellectual standards required for an exciting and rewarding career in a wide variety of industries. Information Technology is used to underpin programmes and state-of-the-art, industry standard software is used for design and system simulation.
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About this course
Specific subject requirements:
A level: Maths and a physical science.
GCSE: English and Maths grade C
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Course programme
The application of computers to machines, advances in materials technology, process development and the use of advanced control systems have revolutionised the engineer’s role. The challenges and rewards for skilled engineers who can design, manufacture and manage advanced products and processes are greater than ever.
Subject guide & modules
An extended, broader-based qualification requiring four years of academic study. The MEng is a challenging and demanding programme which will take you deeper into your subject. The MEng programme is enhanced by additional modules in Smart System Design, Engineering Management, Project Management, Environmental Impact, Health and Safety Management. Industry-based projects and an emphasis on teamworking will help you develop further the extensive range of skills required of a leading professional engineer.
Career prospects
Our close links with industry and the broad basis of our degree programmes ensure our students’ attractiveness to a wide range of employers and enhance our graduate employment record. Graduate opportunities exist in the fields of:
- research, development and design
- manufacturing systems engineering
- advanced technology and computeraided design
- accountancy, management, marketing
- Navy, Army and RAF Officer training
Our graduates work for automotive, aerospace and electronics companies, pharmaceutical and chemical organisations and computer software houses. For example our recent graduates found graduate engineer, and consultancy positions with companies including Corus, IMI Plc, Army/Royal Air Force, Yamazaki Mazak, Carillion, BOC, NTL, BAE Systems, Nissan, Lloyds TSB, Phillips, Jaguar, TRW and EDF Energy. Over 90% of our 2005-6 graduates entered graduate level destinations (Times Good University Guide 2008).
Mechanical Engineering