Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll get hands-on from the very beginning of your degree, working in a team to design and build a working wind turbine as part of a project.

The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 159KB).

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Engineering Mathematics I	20
Sustainable Design, Creativity, and Professionalism	30
Electrical and Magnetic Systems	15
Electronics and Sensors	10
Thermofluid Mechanics	15
Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials	15
Mechanics I	15

Stage 2 covers: mechanical, electrical and materials engineering sciences (50%), engineering design and manufacturing (20%), engineering mathematics (18%), and management and professional skills, such as computing and enterprise (12%).

The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 159KB).

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Engineering Mathematics II	10
Mechanics II	20
Materials Science II	10
Thermal Engineering	10
Fluid Mechanics II	10
AC Electrical Power and Conversion	10
Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering	10
Business and Law for Engineers	10
Design and Manufacturing II	20
Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills II	10

In Stage 3 your studies continue to cover a broad range of topics, so you develop a wide set of skills and knowledge ready to take into the workplace.

You'll work on a project based in local industry with a small team of your peers and complete an extended piece of work on a topic selected from a range of projects. This is aimed at developing your capabilities as an engineer in areas such as project planning and data analysis.

The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 159KB).

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Introduction to Instrumentation and Drive Systems	20
Computational Heat and Fluid Flow	10
Advanced Mechanics and Structural Optimisation	20
Digital Manufacturing Processes and Systems	20
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering	10
Advanced Thermofluid Dynamics	10
Mechanical Engineering Project	30

In Stage 4 you will study advanced specialist topics. You'll complete a major project, and a team project designed to develop your project management and design methodology skills, relevant to your career as an engineer.

The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 159KB).