BEng Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C or above is required. A level: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. To include grade C in A level mathematics and grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include applied ICT, applied science, applied science (DA), biology, chemistry, computing/computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control tech) DT product design (textiles tech), electronics, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, further maths/use of, statistics, music technology, physics, technology and design. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant science subject to include Merit in a Maths module. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points, including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design, Control Systems, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. The programme offers an optional industrial placement year and includes a supervised honours project in the final year. A specialist composites pathway is also available.
Modules
- Mechanical Engineering Related Placement
- Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechanics and Structures
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques
- Stage 2 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Materials & Structural Integrity
- Manufacturing Processes
- Thermo-Fluids
- Mechanical Engineering Design & Commercialisation
- Engineering Quality Management
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Control and Intelligent Systems Design
- Engineering Honours Project
- Thermal-Fluids Engineering
- Composites Design and Manufacture
- Composites Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice