Mechanical Engineering

This integrated masters course covers how mechanical systems are designed, analysed and manufactured. You study the principles behind moving parts, from forces and motion to energy, materials and the electrical elements that control modern machinery, and you apply them to engineering problems that matter in industry. Learning combines lectures, laboratory work and design projects, including computer-aided design and finite element analysis. Extra-curricular opportunities let you take part in engineering competitions and team projects, and work placement opportunities give experience of how engineering teams operate. Assessment is through coursework, practical reports and examinations. The course is accredited and extends beyond the undergraduate stage into a postgraduate year. Graduates are prepared for roles in design, manufacturing, product development and assembly line modelling, in sectors that range from automotive engineering to renewable power generation.