Modules

Year 1 In your first year, you will be introduced to the principles of mechanical engineering and develop skills such as Computer Aided Design (CAD). In a major design project you will put your learned knowledge of conceptual design, manufacturing and testing into practice. Core modules Engineering Mathematics Engineering Practice Mechanical Design Energy Systems Design Project Materials and Manufacture Year 2 In the second year, you’ll learn to model, analyse and control the behaviour of mechanical and thermal systems while deepening your understanding of materials and energy conversion. You’ll also strengthen your engineering practice through multidisciplinary design projects and gain practical skills in manufacturing processes, quality control and designing products for real-world applications. Core modules Dynamics and Control Engineering Systems Mechanics of Materials Thermofluids Engineering Design Manufacturing Engineering Optional Placement Year By doing a year placement in industry you’ll gain the right amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. Our students have been on placement with companies such as Paxton, Triumph and Caterpillar. Year 3 In your third year, you’ll deepen your expertise in control systems, product design and advanced manufacturing, learning to analyse, simulate and optimise complex engineering applications while considering real-world societal and environmental needs. You’ll also undertake an individual project that brings together your research, design and technical skills, with the option to further specialise through advanced study in materials engineering or renewable technologies. Core modules Dynamics and Control Product Design Manufacturing Systems Individual Project Options* Advanced Materials Engineering Renewable Technologies Final year You’ll combine advanced automation, robotics and sustainable transport engineering with the management skills needed to deliver innovation. Through professional development and a major team project, you will lead ethical, commercially viable solutions to complex real-world challenges. Core modules Engineering Management Automation and Robotics Powertrain and Transportation Systems Professional Development Major Team Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.