Mechanical Engineering

Our MEng Mechanical Engineering course blends technical skills with business processes. Explore how mechanical devices are created and designed. Apply fundamental principles of science and mathematics to address real-world challenges. Gain valuable hands-on experience in mechanical engineering.

• Holistic Approach: Combine core skills from the BEng qualification with advanced technical knowledge. Be at the forefront of undergraduate mechanical engineering studies.

• Comprehensive Expertise: Gain a profound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles. Study dynamics, solid mechanics, fluids, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermodynamics. Learn about heat transfer, control systems, computing techniques, mechatronics, manufacturing processes, materials, energy technologies, and sustainability.

• Cutting-edge Curriculum: Our curriculum goes beyond traditional boundaries. It mixes new and emerging technologies. This keeps you up to date with mechanical engineering industry advancements.

• Practical, real-world experience: Take part in renowned engineering competitions like the IMechE Design Challenge, Formula Students, and Shell Eco-Marathon.

Year 1:
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Principles (core)
Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Technology (core)
Engineering Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics (core)
Engineering Practice and Introduction to Computer Aided Design (core)
Year 2:
Mechanics 1 and Mechanical Design (core)
Dynamics and Control (core)
Advanced Mathematics and Mechanics 2 (core)
Project and Quality Management for Mechanical Engineers (core)
Optional placement:
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.
Year 3:
Group Project (core)
Computer Modelling and Techniques (core)
Thermodynamics 1 and Heat Transfer (core)
CFD and Energy Technology (core)
Year 4:
Dissertation (core)
Sustainability and Renewable Energy Sources (core)
Advanced Materials and Finite Element Analysis (option)
Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes (option)
Automation and Robotics (option)
Statistical Process Control and Engineering Management (option)
Thermodynamics 2 (option)
Advanced Computer Aided Design (option)

The way we assess you varies from module to module and meets UEL assessment criteria. It
may include time-constrained assessments such as end-of-module exams or online tests, coursework, individual and group project work, laboratory reports and tests in theoretical and practical sessions.