Mechanical Engineering MEng

Our first year has been designed to provide a contemporary and flexible educational model that builds upon essential engineering fundamentals to develop your broader understanding of behaviour, policy, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives and kindles the passion necessary to address the societal challenge agenda. The first year is shared across the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering.

• Electrical Engineering 1 - 20 credits
  In this module, the fundamentals of electronic and electrical engineering are covered. It will begin with analogue circuits describing the fundamentals of circuit analysis and the design of analogue devices. The fundamentals of digital systems will then be covered using Boolean algebra and related techniques to analyse digital circuits up to an introduction to flip flops. Finally electrical power and machinery systems will be introduced.
  
• Engineering Materials - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is to introduce the range of materials and their key properties used in engineering in order to allow them to select the appropriate materials for a given application. The module also introduces fundamental science that determines the electrical or mechanical properties of materials, such as atomic / molecular structures. In addition students will also be introduced to software which will allow them to model the properties and behaviour of engineering materials and analyse the results of experiments.
• Engineering Mathematics 1 - 20 credits
  The module aims to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the mathematics used in engineering and to develop the skills of its use.
• Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer - 20 credits
  In this module, the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and energy conservation, and introduce associated engineering applications.
• Integrated Design Project 1A - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is to introduce students to the design process and the skills employed therein, within an engineering context.
• Integrated Design Project 1B - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is for students to continue the design process and the skills employed therein, within an engineering context.
• Introduction to Computing for Engineers - 10 credits
  The aim of this module is to introduce engineers to computers and computer programming using an important modern programming language which has applications from small embedded systems to supercomputers.
• Mechanics 1 - 20 credits
  In this module, the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics in the context and application in engineering. The module covers: general principles, the mechanical properties of material and the basic principles of analysis, all underpinned with essential mathematics. Where relevant, historical examples are embedded into the module in order to provide context for the taught material.

You will build on the knowledge gained in Year 1 and begin to specialise your study, covering core Mechanical Engineering subjects designed to develop your learning progressively.

You work on improving your mathematical, statistical and computing techniques; studying heat, power and fluid flows, learning about mechanisms and control, studying manufacturing technology and how production is managed, as well as taking on a group project with other students. You will consider the movement of mechanisms, the strength of individual parts, the efficiency and environmental impact of your designs, and the methods that can be employed to make products profitable.

You will carry out a major group design project to develop a new product, looking at all parts of the product development including the legal and business aspects.

• Integrated Design Project 2 (20 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (20 credits)
• Mechanics 2 (20 credits)
• Mechanical Design A (20 credits)
• Thermodynamics and Fluids (20 credits)
• Mechatronics (10 credits)
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering (10 credits)

In Years 3 and 4, you will develop your specialisation further, with an increased problem-solving-based focus. You continue with Mechanical Design where you undertake project work and have the opportunity to attend lectures from companies such as Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover to gain an insight into industrial design projects.

• Integrated Design Project 3 (20 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 3 (20 credits)
• Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering (20 credits)
• Mechanical Design B (20 credits)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis (10 credits)
• Sustainable Energy and the Environment (10 credits)
• Turbomachinery and Compressible Flows (10 credits)
• Control Engineering (10 credits)

In year 4 you are given options to pursue your personal engineering interests providing the opportunity to develop deep understanding and competence in their chosen specialism. Strong links are formed with our research programmes, through the range of options available, to ensure that you benefit from developments at the leading edge of your chosen field. You will be given the opportunity to choose from options listed below.

Many projects are defined by industry and Formula Student team members can also undertake projects based on the racing car. The project gives you the chance to use your own initiative and apply the skills and knowledge learnt during your degree programme.

• Individual Engineering Project (MEng) (40 credits).
• Synoptic Mechanical Engineering (20 credits)

Choose 60 credits options from:

• Advanced Vehicle Engineering (10 credits)
• Advanced Fuels and Powertrain Systems (10 credits)
• Process Modelling (10 credits)
• Robotics for Mechanical Engineers (10 credits)
• Bio-medical Engineering (10 credits)
• Advanced Mechanics (10 credits)
• Advanced Thermal Systems (10 credits)
• Micro and Nano Technologies (10 credits)
• R&D in Manufacturing Processes (10 credits)
• Machining Support Systems (10 credits)
• Laser-based Manufacturing (10 credits)
• Intelligent Systems (10 credits)

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.