Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Yr 2 abroad)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: H30U | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Mathematics and preferably Physics (including a pass in the practical element), excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
The Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including D3 in Mathematics and preferably D3 in Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level or 7 in Mathematics at Standard Level (excluding Mathematical Studies); plus preferably Physics at Higher or Standard Level
Applications assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.
Applications assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and preferably Physics plus Higher grades AAAAB-AAABB
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B-A,A,A,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and preferably Physics
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About this course
Do you want to push the boundaries of engineering to solve complex problems to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the world we live in? This course will give you opportunity to combine your initiative, numeracy skills and detailed subject knowledge to make modern industry work better for us all.
Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy and Formula 1. In fact, there is little in our daily lives that isn’t touched by mechanical engineering innovations, from the cars we drive to the way our food is processed.
As well as taught sessions, you’ll have access excellent manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings.
Mechanical and manufacturing engineering share a common programme for the first two years, where you will learn the fundamentals of engineering science and design. In the third year you will specialise in mechanical engineering options.
This is a four-year course and year two will be spent studying abroad. The teaching is in English. It is fully accredited.
Modules
The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and engineering design. The science subjects studied include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics and electro-mechanical systems. During your second year you will study at either our China or Malaysia campus. A third of your third year will be spent on a group design-and-make project. In year four, a major individual project makes up a third of your studies. This may involve computational and or experimental investigations linked to your chosen subject specialisms. You will also study compulsory modules in advanced engineering topics along with a range of optional modules, appropriate to the subject specialisms you have selected
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Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing 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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