Mechanical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Teesside University
UCAS Code: H300 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Teesside University
UCAS Code: H300 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
At least two A levels including grade C in mathematics.
Engineering - with merit in at least 24 level 3 credits including mathematics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You are expected to have at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills, typically, GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or passes in level 2 Functional Skills.
At least five subjects studied at higher level, including grade B (H2 if awarded after 2016) in mathematics.
Distinction, Merit, Merit in an appropriate discipline including merit in further mathematics.
Including grade D in higher level mathematics.
Including grade D in higher level mathematics.
UCAS Tariff
Tariff points may be from any combination of recognised level 3 qualifications including mathematics.
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
**Optional year in industry**: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence.
Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking.
**Course overview**: If you are interested in solving problems and the technicalities of how things work, then this degree is for you.
Mechanical engineers design and manufacture anything that has moving parts, from automotive transmissions to prosthetic devices, gas turbines, wind turbines, robots and machine tools. You gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering subjects including mechanics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, materials, digital engineering, computer-aided-design, electrical principles, finite element analysis, manufacturing, product development and assembly line modelling.
You are prepared for the world of work through company visits and industry inspired project work, and placements and industry events with North East Regional Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Cleveland Institution of Engineers.
**Top reasons to study this course**
1.Practical learning: get involved with our hands on approach to teaching through lab work, site visits and projects including the Design Challenge, Formula Student and Formula Student AI.
2. Industry experience: get a foot on the career ladder and gain experience of working in the sector with an optional year in industry.
3. Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding in maths with our free online Mathematics for University course.
4. Professional accreditation: this course is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer.
**After the course**: Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, giving you a variety of career options. You can seek employment in almost every sector of industry including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, processing, chemical, oil and gas, and food production industries. Graduates have been employed by companies such as Cummins Engines Ltd, Caterpillar Ltd, Gestamp Talent, Hitachi Rail, Nissan, Rolls Royce plc, PD Ports Ltd, Sabre Rail Services Ltd, Sellafield Ltd, Subsea Innovation Ltd.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment methods
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The Uni
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
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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