Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
UCAS Code: H320
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
To include either Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points in an Engineering based Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include Grade 4 in Maths & Science at Higher Level or above
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points which must include Maths or Science units with a score of H4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Engineering or related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Engineering or related subject.
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points which must include Maths or Science in Advanced Highers with a grade C.
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of three A-Levels or equivalent. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– 100 per cent of students from this course were in highly-skilled employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
– You’ll design, test and develop vehicles from concept through to production.
– Kingston offers the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, such as a 3D design studio, a mechanical engineering workshop and automotive testing facilities.
**About this course**
These courses are ideal if you are considering a career in the automotive industry. You’ll build a strong base of technical, management and personal skills and gain hands-on experience.
The courses focus on the design, testing and development of vehicles and/or components, from concept to production. They also involve improving vehicles in response to customer feedback.
Whether you choose the MEng course or the BEng, you’ll take the same modules until Year 3. Then the routes diverge. The MEng contains an extra year of study, offering further expertise in areas such as computer aided engineering.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1 - Engineering Design and Professional Practice; Engineering Mechanics, Structures and Materials; Engineering Mathematics and Computing Applications; Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Science;
Year 2 - Thermofluid & Mechanical Systems 2; Electronic Systems, Control & Computing; Engineering Design, Materials & Manufacture 2; Project Engineering and Management; Automotive Systems 1;
Year 3 - Business and Project Management and Group Design Project; Thermofluid & Mechanical Systems 3; Mechatronics, Dynamics & Control; Individual Project (BEng/MEng); Automotive Systems II.
Assessment methods
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions, backed up by design classes, workshops and site visits.
Assessment methods are usually split between exam and continuous assessment coursework (eg reports, computer exercises, laboratories and essays). Some modules are assessed by coursework only.
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Kingston University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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