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Mechanical Engineering
MEng

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    Sandwich: 5 years

    UCAS code H302

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

    About the course

    This course enables you to develop a high degree of competence
    in mechanical engineering and pursue a wide range of careers.

    You will gain a sound knowledge of the fundamental elements of mechanical engineering and design which include a grounding in related disciplines such as manufacture, management, CAD/CAM, design and materials. The emphasis is on gaining industrial and commercial insight, and giving confidence to take on modern engineering challenges. The MEng route extends your technical understanding whilst developing management expertise and knowledge of business processes.

    Throughout the course you also have the opportunity to take modern European
    languages including French, German and Spanish.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB including maths and a physical science. Applicants with two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis. General Studies excluded.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects including maths and a physical science at Higher level.

    QAA-approved access course:
    individual assessment.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least five subjects including English language, maths and a physical science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    /HNC direct to year 2 for suitable applicants.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Other:
    Foundation course with maths and a physical science.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    In year 1, conceptual design, manufacture and testing are combined in a design
    project. We provide particular specialisation in design and product innovation.

    Design is an integrating subject, bringing together all the academic disciplines to solve typical engineering problems. It is project-based, often involving working in small groups, and developing not only engineering ability but also communication and graphics skills. After year 2 you may also opt for a year-long industrial placement

    The final two years comprise specialist options at BEng final year and masters level, and major individual and team projects which are often supported by industry. This course benefits from the strong industrial links established by many of the staff.


    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Mathematics
    Engineering Concepts
    CAE and Engineering and Design
    Design and Applications project
    Aircraft and Automotive Systems
    Materials and Manufacture

    Year 2
    Mathematics and Control
    Engineering Design and Management
    Thermofluids
    Materials and Manufacture
    Mechanical Computer-aided Engineering and Modelling

    Industrial placement year (optional)

    BEng(Hons) final year
    Product Innovation and Management
    Control and Simulation
    Individual project
    Fluid Dynamics and Materials Engineering
    Manufacturing Systems

    MEng final 2 years
    Automotive Control Systems
    Aircraft Dynamics and Control
    Design for Manufacture
    Computational Fluid Dynamics
    Prototyping and Modelling
    Business Processes
    Major team project

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MEng Mechanical Engineering  [P1CA011]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    Recent graduates have successful careers in a range of industries from defence and aerospace to automotive and general manufacturing. Some have continued to study for postgraduate qualifications leading to successful research careers. Many have quickly achieved middle-management positions after qualifying.

    Visit the careers service website.

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