What will I learn?
This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing.
You begin by studying the underpinning skills and knowledge you need to ensure you have a thorough background in mathematics, engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics. From year 2, you move on to specialist advanced units, and explore the operating and design principles behind systems such as thermal pumps, wind power and solar energy technologies.
You hone your skills in analysis, development and project management through individual and group lab work projects focusing on renewable energy technologies and the opportunity to compete with other universities in the UAV payload competition. Study with an expert team in a supportive learning environment offering an up-to-the-minute, practice-based training.Study in close collaboration with local industry, taking up opportunities for both short-term projects and a valuable placement year (see below).Learn technical skills and gain practical experience through sessions with local industries including aircraft maintenance thermal pumps and vehicle R&D and manufacture.Challenge yourself to participate in exciting competitions with a focus on renewable energy and power generation, developing your individual and team-working skills.Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below), to place your study in the real world, develop your industry connections and enhance your career prospects
Which department am I in?
School of Computer Science and Technology
Entry requirements
For international students
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent Must include A-level Maths or equivalent (including BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Engineering)112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent Must include A-level Maths or equivalent (including BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Engineering)
Three A levels, grades BCC or ACD
Two A levels plus two AS levels, grades BC+BB or CC+AA
Two A levels plus one AS level plus one extended project, grades BC+B+C or BB+D+C
One A level plus BTEC diploma, grades B+Merit/Merit
BTEC extended diploma, grades Distinction/Merit/Merit
Access to HE diploma, grades D18+M21+P6 or D9+M36
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
