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

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Engineering Mathematics I 20
Electrical and Magnetic Systems 15
Electronics and Sensors 10
Thermofluid Mechanics 15
Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials 15
Mechanics I 15
Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python) 15
Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism 15

Stage 2 covers mechanical, thermo-fluid, electrical and materials engineering sciences, engineering design and manufacturing, engineering mathematics, management, professional and enterprise skills.

Modules

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

In Stage 3, your studies continue to cover a broad range of mechanical engineering topics. You'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge ready to take into the workplace.

You'll also work on an engineering project selected from a wide range of topics. This project is designed to develop your ability to tackle complex engineering problems while strengthening essential skills such as project planning, time management, critical thinking, and data analysis.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
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
Introduction to Mechatronics Design 20
Mechanical Engineering Project 30

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

Modules

You take the following compulsory module:

Mechanical Engineering Team Project (40 credits)

You follow one of the specialisms

Mechanical Engineering

Compulsory modulesCredits

Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability

20 

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions   

20 

Vehicle Dynamics

20 

Turbulent Fluid Flow and Modelling

20 

Biomedical engineering

Compulsory modules

Credits

Biomaterials

20

Orthopaedic Engineering

20

Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements

20

Tissue Engineering

20

Design and manufacturing

Compulsory modules

Credits

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions

20

Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability

20

Recycling Technologies and Sustainable Materials

20

Vehicle Dynamics

20

Energy

Compulsory modules

Credits

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions

20

Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability

20

Recycling Technologies and Sustainable Materials

20

Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids

20

Mechatronics

Compulsory modules

Credits

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions

20

Advanced Control Systems

20

Vehicle Dynamics

20

Mechatronics and Mobile Robotics

20

Sustainable transport engineering

Compulsory modules

Credits

Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions

20

Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability

20

Vehicle Dynamics

20

Human Centered Design and Engineering

20