Mechanical Engineering (Systems) (MEng)

You'll 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 systems engineering modelling and analysis methods. You'll also have opportunities to develop the leadership and management skills that are needed for senior roles in engineering.

Our hands-on learning both on campus and on-line will prepare you to enter an engineering career with varied and exciting prospects. You will develop a 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'll 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'll undertake a large group project which will be supported by the use of on-line tools and on-line project management approaches 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 have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding and some application.

As you progress to year 2, you'll 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 and will 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.