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Mechanical Engineering

City College Plymouth

UCAS Code: 39M8 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


T Level

P

UCAS Tariff

48

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Mechanical engineering graduates are sought by employers in almost all sectors of the engineering industry. This programme will develop a broad knowledge base of Mechanical Engineering theory as well as essential skills required in the field of Engineering. Students will carry out practical design projects, use proven theory to solve engineering problems and study new technologies and engineering theory, engineering codes and specifications. During the course guided learning and varied dynamic assessments will provide essential knowledge and understanding which will lead into the final group project, where teams of engineers from different engineering disciplines will work together sharing their knowledge and compete in given challenges. Throughout many of these modules, you will use a range of computer based simulation and development applications. This will be supplemented by practical activities to allow for evaluation of industry standard design.

Modules

The course includes the following subjects:
Year 1
Engineering Mathematics,
Engineering Science 1,
Engineering Materials,
CAD (computer-aided design) Techniques and Design,
Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics,
Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering,
Year 2,
Engineering Science 2,
Advanced CAD and FEA (finite element analysis),
Thermo and Fluids,
Engineering Design,
Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems,
Project.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£7,450
per year
England
£7,450
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,450
per year
Republic of Ireland
£7,450
per year
Scotland
£7,450
per year
Wales
£7,450
per year

The Uni


Course location:

City College Plymouth

Department:

Technology, Marine and Renewables

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