From precision machinery to advanced energy systems – drive innovation as you design and create mechanical solutions to solve society's challenges. Are you fascinated by how mechanisms work? Do you have a passion for design and creative problem-solving? Join a community of like-minded individuals eager to turn curiosity into meaningful contributions for the future. Mechanical engineers specialise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical systems, covering everything from aircraft and power stations to cars. As a mechanical engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing the technologies that power industries and solve global challenges. **Ready for success** Preparing to work in a constantly-evolving industry, you’ll be equipped with a range of technical, creative and management skills. Our expert academics will also support you to think innovatively and work confidently in our state-of-the-art labs. We’re recognised globally for our research, creating new technology and writing publications as a result. And we’re keen to encourage forward thinking in your work too. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. We involve industry partners and guest speakers from companies such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin F1. Automotive company, manufacturing firm or engineering consultancy – prepare to secure exciting work as a graduate engineer.
A Level: AAA | Including Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking. Please note: You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England. | Access to HE Diploma: 33 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 12 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline. Entry will normally be to the BEng or BSc. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. | Extended Project | We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | 6,6,6 at HL including Mathematics, and either Physics or Chemistry
Year 1\ You'll study a range of core engineering principles including: EMS402U - Engineering Design EMS410U - Experimental Design and Practice 1 EMS412U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1 EMS430U - Materials Engineering EMS450U - Exploring Mechanical Engineering EMS420U - Experimental Design and Practice 2 EMS418U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 2 EMS460U - Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics You can look up module descriptions using our module directory.\ Please note that all modules are subject to change.
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