Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

OVERVIEWBuild a career in the design, engineering and manufacturing industries with UWS’s BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. You’ll develop knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and hone your practical skills through use of our industry-standard equipment and software for computer aided engineering design, manufacture, analysis and failure investigations. Increased emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering – establishing you as an attractive candidate to prospective employers.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS• This programme focuses on the needs of industry to help you stand out in the competitive graduate employment market.• Combining theory and practice, this programme covers scientific and engineering principles and the practical skills you’ll need for a successful engineering career.• Guest lectures from industry professionals will deepen your understanding of the issues impacting the mechanical engineering industry.• MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. The accredited MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. The accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering also automatically meets in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). • Paid placement and work experience opportunities are available on this programme.PROGRAMME DETAILS With over 100 years’ experience of training engineers, UWS’s professionallyaccredited engineering programmes are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to meet industry demand and establish a successful career.CAREERSOpening up careers within stress analysis, vibration, performance, service, design and development and project management in the automotive, aerospace, offshore, energy, railways and shipbuilding sectors, UWS Mechanical Engineering graduates have secured employment with internationally-recognised organisations, including:• Rolls-Royce• ABB Alstom Power • Intel• Hoover• Candy• BioSil

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