Mechanical Engineering

UCAS Code: N311

Course Length: 1 year full-time

Number of Places: 30

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are usually the following: Honours degree, or equivalent experience in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Engineering Systems or a closely related science subject area.

Introduction

This course is suitable for graduates from a range of engineering disciplines; mechanical, manufacturing and engineering systems, or closely related science disciplines such as chemical, applied sciences and industrial design.

We provide a balanced diet of technical deepening, technical broadening and management. The course includes a substantial project that will allow you to develop your own particular interests within the broad area of mechanical engineering.

You will have the opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most advanced precision engineering laboratories, with a range of ultra precision surface measurement, coordinate measurement and machining equipment. A range of mechanical test analysis equipment is also provided to enable fatigue, modal and thermal analysis. Within the automotive lab a wind tunnel, a range of engine test beds and a four-post ride simulator are also available.

Course Structure

Technical broadening within modules such as Finite Elements Analysis and Dynamic Analysis is used to ensure that all students are equipped to effectively study the more advanced analytical elements of the course. Building on this, Advanced Mechanical Analysis and Aerodynamics modules are taken to look deeper into these subject areas. You will become equipped to undertake non-linear solid, complex dynamic and advanced computational fluid dynamic analysis. Non-technical broadening is included in this course with the study of Quality Management, Project Management and New Product Development. These modules will provide you with a good basis to undertake your project and a framework for your future career development.

• Finite Element Analysis
• Non-linear Static Analysis
• Dynamic Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Project Management
• Quality, Maintenance and Reliability
• New Product Development
• Professional Development
• Research Methods
• Major Project

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught principally through lectures, tutorials, studio based assignment work and laboratory based research activities. The laboratory activities make use of industrial standard software and mechanical facilities. Assessment methods reflect the emphasis of the course on the ability to apply knowledge and skills, and are diversely linked to examination, assignment, project work and research/laboratory activities.

Career Opportunities

This course is designed to prepare you for a career as a chartered engineer within a broad range of mechanical and manufacturing industries, as well as covering areas as diverse as robotics, the design of satellite navigation systems and health care instrumentation. Employers of our graduates have included highly specialist analysis consultancy services, small enterprise companies, large utilities and large volume manufacturers, such as Ford, Siemens and Shell.

Remember

This course is designed to provide the further learning required by the Engineering Council to meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

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Contact

The Departmental Office
Tel: 01484 472150
E-mail: engtech@hud.ac.uk