Systems Engineering (MEng)

In your first and for some of year 2 you will be taught the fundamentals of engineering common to all disciplines, which you will build on in later years according to your interests. During year 2 you will specialize in one of the disciplines we offer or choose to continue a broad general approach.

In your first year you will study 9 core modules covering a wide range of theory and practice with a modern foreign language available as an optional extra. The 9 core modules are currently: Dynamics and Thermodynamics, Electrical and Electronic Circuits, Engineering Design, Engineering Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering Business Management, Introduction to Engineering: Professionalism and Practice, Materials for Engineering, Statics and Structures, Systems Modelling, Simulation and Computing

In the second year you will build on your understand in of the multidisciplinary nature of Engineering products studying Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Electromechanical System Design, Engineering Mathematics and Technical Computing and Technical Operations Management in term 1. In term 2, Systems Engineering students will study Analogue Electronic Design, Systems Engineering Principles and then choose from optional modules: Biomedical and Clinical Engineering, Computer Architecture and Systems, Failure Investigation, Industrial Engineering, Planar Structures and Mechanisms, Motor Vehicle Technology, Multimedia Technology and Signal Propagation, Starting a Business or Technology in International Development. There is also the opportunity to continue with a Modern Foreign Language or study Introduction to Secondary School Teaching (Physics).

In year three, students undertake a major individual project. The year three modules are currently Systems Modelling and Control, Signal Processing, Biomedical Signals and Systems, Dynamics of Vibration, Quality Systems and Advanced Robotics.

In the final year, current core modules are the Group Project; Mathematical and Computer Modelling; Quality Systems and Advanced Robotics. You can then choose from a variety of options which must include either Biomedical Systems Modelling or Automobile Systems Dynamics and Control. Other available optional modules are Signal and Image Processing; Advanced Control; Biomechanics; Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering; Affective Computing; Power Electronic Converters and Devices; Control of Electrical Drives; Supply Chain Management; Simulation of Operations and Healthcare Technology Engineering.

The modules listed represent choices available to current students. As the subject of engineering and our school continuously evolve, the range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years. Applicants will be informed as soon as changes are approved. Current students will be consulted prior to the changes being approved.