Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) (MEng)

ou will begin the course by learning about professional practical engineering and you'll study engineering design and engineering science. As you progress through the degree, you'll explore mechanical engineering in more depth studying modules such as dynamics of solid materials and mechanics, and smart building technology communication, control and instrumentation systems. You'll also have opportunities to develop the leadership and management skills that are needed for senior roles in engineering.

All through the course, you'll experience through hands-on learning from on- and off campus and on-line learning will develop your practical problem-solving approach through active learning laboratories, engineering laboratories and the use of engineering workshops and makerspace. You will undertake small group projects, typically sourced from industry. You will also develop skills enabling you to:

• work effectively and supportively in diverse and inclusive groups
• communicate effectively in groups and one to one
• apply project management to group-work
• apply principles of commercial management and consideration of wider issues.

Each year you will undertake a large group project which will supported through use on-line tools and on-line project management approach akin to industry. These projects, which are typically sourced from industry, will help you build in confidence and develop your learning in engineering business, practice and project management.

In year 1, you will be supported and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding and some application. As you progress to year 2, build in confidence and apply your knowledge and understanding to conceive, design, build and operate a solution to a problem. In your third year, you will undertake an individual research and development project that will inform the group project and help you to develop and illustrate the ability to critically analyse the application of your knowledge and understanding to solve an engineering problem. You'll continue to undertake project work in Year 4 to advance your engineering expertise.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and gain valuable experience working and developing relationships with industry experts.