MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
Entry requirements
A*A*A or A*AAA -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels); A in a third and/or fourth subject (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
About this course
The MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering is a mechanical engineering degree focused on specialized nuclear engineering applications and core engineering science. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year professionally accredited degree incorporates hands-on workshop sessions, group design projects, and a supervised individual research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational principles through Mathematics and Computing 1, Stress Analysis 1, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics 1. The second year continues this technical development with modules such as Mathematics and Computing 2, Stress Analysis 2, Dynamics, and Heat Transfer. The third year shifts towards specialist nuclear topics alongside compulsory study in Design, Make and Test Project, Introduction to Nuclear Energy A, and Nuclear Fusion A, complemented by optional choices like Automotive Design with Motorsport A and Statistics A. The final year involves advanced technical study through Individual Project, Nuclear Reactor Physics, Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics, and Nuclear Materials 1, with further specialisation available via optional modules including Advanced Control, Batteries, and Machine Learning.
Modules
- Mathematics and Computing 1
- Professional Engineering Skills 1
- Stress Analysis 1
- Mechanics
- Materials 1
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Mechatronics 1
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Mathematics and Computing 2
- Professional Engineering Skills 2
- Stress Analysis 2
- Dynamics
- Materials 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Heat Transfer
- Mechatronics 2
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Design, Make and Test Project
- I-Explore
- Introduction to Nuclear Energy A
- Nuclear Fusion A
- Professional Engineering Skills 3
- Stress Analysis 3A
- Fracture Mechanics A
- Thermodynamics 3A
- Fluid Mechanics 3A
- Mechatronics 3A
- Machine Dynamics and Vibrations A
- Automotive Design with Motorsport A
- Computational Continuum Mechanics A
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers A
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering A
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications A
- Mathematics A
- Statistics A
- Structure, Properties and Application of Polymers A
- Tribology A
- Individual Project
- Nuclear Reactor Physics
- Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics
- Nuclear Materials 1
- Aircraft Engine Technology
- Metal Processing Technology
- Future Clean Transport Technology
- Mechanical Transmissions Technology
- Robotic Manipulators and Automation Technology
- Advanced Control
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Applied Vibration Engineering
- Batteries
- Combustion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Interfacing and Data Processing
- Design, Art and Creativity B
- Stress Analysis 3B
- Fracture Mechanics B
- Fluid Mechanics 3B
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers B
- Computational Continuum Mechanics B
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications B
- Machine Learning
- Energy Systems
- Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering B
- Mathematics B
- Mechatronics 3B
- Robot Dynamics and Control
- Statistics B
- Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers B
- Sustainable Engineering Design
- Tribology B
- Inter Departmental Exchange (IDX) modules