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Mechanical Engineering (with integrated foundation year)
BEng(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years (with integrated foundation year)

    Sandwich: 5 years (with integrated foundation year)

    UCAS code H301

    Professional accreditation

    The foundation year aspect of this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as a suitable pathway into the BEng(Hons) degrees at the university.

    Mechanical Engineering at Brighton is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as meeting the educational requirements stage of Chartered Engineer formation.

    About the course

    Choosing our Mechanical Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) course offers students a preparatory year before starting degree level studies. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students automatically progress to the first year of our Mechanical l Engineering course.

    Brighton?s engineering foundation year is one of the longest-running and most successful engineering foundation courses in the UK.

    For entry to the integrated foundation year applicants may have non-scientific A/AS-levels, or be mature students with alternative qualifications. Others may have studied relevant subjects but not met the degree entry requirements, or wish to upgrade their qualifications to meet those required for CEng-accredited courses.

    Our Mechanical Engineering Engineering BEng(Hons) course is designed for students wishing to develop a high degree of competence in mechanical engineering to be able to pursue a wide range of careers. You will gain a sound knowledge of all 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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

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

    UCAS tariff:
    180 points with Maths and/or Physics AS level or above. 240 points without Maths and/or Physics AS level or above. General Studies excluded.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    MMP/DM

    International Baccalaureate:
    24 points, specified subjects; certificates considered.

    QAA-approved access course:
    Acceptable, subject-specific units.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    At least 5 subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    EU students must have an English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent to be considered for the Home Stream. EU students who do not meet this requirement will be considered for the EU stream and will normally need UK AS-level equivalent qualifications including maths and/or physics (minimum grade C) and English proficiency of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    During your foundation year lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and seminars provide a varied learning environment.

    The course runs in two parallel streams: a home stream and an EU stream. The home stream is for UK home students but may also include those from outside the UK who require no English language support. The second stream is for EU students who need to improve their English language skills in addition to their academic qualifications.

    International students who require a foundation program and English language support should contact the University of Brighton?s International College. www.brighton.ac.uk/ubic

    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 opt to put your studies into practice on a year-long industrial placement. In the final year, business and management skills essential for the modern professional engineer are also taught.

    Syllabus

    Foundation year

    Home stream
    Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    EU stream
    English for Academic Purposes
    Options from: Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    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

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Product Innovation and Management
    Control and Simulation
    Individual project
    Fluid Dynamics and Materials Engineering
    Manufacturing Systems

  • 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.

    BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with integrated foundation year)

    Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.

     

  • 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 begun 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 shortly after qualifying. After satisfactory completion the students may also go on to further study at MSc or PhD level within the university or elsewhere.

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Application process
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