Course summary

As a mechanical engineer, you will combine mathematics and scientific analysis with creative thinking to design and manufacture machines, technologies and systems from automotive transmissions to prosthetic devices, gas turbines, wind turbines, robots and machine tool. Indeed, many of the products, processes and technologies that make our world a better place rely on mechanical engineering. This programme will inspire and equip you to take on new challenges and give you practical and transferable skills, such as design and management, to complement your engineering knowledge. Over this programme, you will gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering subjects including mechanics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, materials, digital engineering, computer-aided-design, electrical principles, finite element analysis, manufacturing, product development and assembly line modelling The higher National Certificate constitutes part I of the course and is equivalent to Level 4 of a degree programme. The Higher National diploma constitutes both Part 1 & Part 2 and is equivalent to Level 5 of a degree programme.