Course Summary

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 and fourth years you will specialise in manufacturing engineering options. This four-year course covers all the essential engineering skills that top global companies are looking for in graduates and will help you work towards becoming a chartered engineer.

Course Details - Modules

You will share the same first year across the department - developing knowledge of the engineering fundamentals, science and design. Throughout the course you will learn all about 3D printing, design, solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, vibration, control and automation. In design, the emphasis is on project work and in both the first and second years, you will undertake a design, make and test project, which you will manufacture in the department's student workshop. Year three features a major group design and make project over the full year, making up a third of your studies. In addition to compulsory manufacturing modules, you will study a range of optional modules in manufacturing, operations management and human factors. This provides you with flexibility to tailor the course to your interests. Year four features a major individual project in manufacturing engineering over the full year, making up a third of your studies. You will also study compulsory modules in advanced engineering topics along with a range of optional modules, allowing further specialisation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H707

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including Mathematics and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Mathematics with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics

The Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.

Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAAAB

Applications assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.

Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level).

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.

Applications assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.

Including D3 in Mathematics and D3 in either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Mathematics with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics. Computer Science.

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 8.5 in either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Mathematics with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science. GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4 or equivalent

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 26500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 26500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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