About the course
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.
Why choose this course?
- Learn about the latest technologies of various mechanical systems including sustainable energy, vehicle and aeronautical
- Develop comprehensive skills for mechanical system design, validation and optimisation using our industry-standard facilities and high-end equipment including thermal system test rigs; renewable energy and vehicle testing workspaces; and computer modelling workstations for CAD and CAE
- 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
- If you need to step up into higher education, begin with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees your place on the degree course
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Reasons to study in the School of Computer Science and Technology
- Specialist computing suites in our £40m STEM building
- Our computing courses are BCS and IET accredited
- Dedicated engineering environments & equipment in our new STEM building
- Our Engineering courses are IET accredited
Units
- Engineering Design And Manufacture (CIS087-1) Compulsory
- Engineering Mathematics (CIS034-1) Compulsory
- Introduction To Software Development (CIS020-1) Compulsory
- Mechanics And Heat Transfer (CIS088-1) Compulsory
- Dynamics, Measurements And Control (CIS108-2) Compulsory
- Engineering Structure, Materials And Analysis (CIS106-2) Compulsory
- Fluid Dynamics, Thermofluids And Modelling (CIS107-2) Compulsory
- Thermal Systems And Applications (CIS109-2) Compulsory
- Power Cycles And Power Systems (CIS037-3) Compulsory
- Research Methodologies And Project Management (CIS036-3) Compulsory
- Sustainable Energy Technologies (CIS038-3) Compulsory
- Undergraduate Project (CIS017-3) Compulsory
How will this course improve my career prospects?
You gain the skills you need for a career in engineering, benefiting from our industry links with local and national companies.
Graduates with this degree go on to engineering careers in industries such as energy, manufacturing, automotive and aerospace.
They can also choose to specialise in associated fields, taking up careers in product design and/or development; systems optimisation; quality control; and customer services, to name a few.
*international students are eligible of receiving the VS'S scholarship of 1000GBP
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