Mechanical Engineering

You will explore fundamental circuit analysis theory, capacitors and inductors, magnetics and electrostatics, reactance and AC power.

You will be introduced to the practical and skills based elements of a broad range of concepts and practices in practical aspects of engineering and design. 

In subject specific areas you will work in teams to design, develop and build a tangible solution to a set design brief. 

You will apply standard mathematical techniques to engineering problems, including the analysis and presentation of numerical data and the links between mathematical theory and engineering applications.

You will use semiconductor devices, such as diodes, transistors and op-amps, to design simple electronic circuits for switching and amplification. You will also explore the fundamentals of digital electronics, the binary number system, Boolean algebra and logic design.

You will explore core mechanical principles that form the foundation of further applied study in Mechanical Engineering, such as kinematic and kinetic motion, vector mechanics and force/moment analysis.

In this module you will apply core mechanical principles to engineering applications such as stress and strain in engineering systems, and mechanical advantage of simple machines.

In this module, you will develop the fundamental tools and methodologies for the analysis of engineering fluid systems.

In this module, you will investigate the behaviour of a range of structural systems. Concepts covered will typically include principles in mechanics, the process of structural analysis for strength design and stress analysis of representative structural components.

In this module you will work in a team on a project brief provided by an industrial partner or as part of a national competition. In collaboration with academic staff, your team will work on realising design solutions and concepts through to prototype and review stage, finishing with a showcase event to external partners.

You will use experimental , theoretical and simulated results  to model and analyse the behaviour and characteristics of static and dynamic mechanical systems.

This module provides you with the knowledge to understand and use effectively computer modelling and simulation techniques for the biomechanical analysis of movements.

In this module, you will learn how thermodynamic principles are used by mechanical engineers to develop and analyse systems and processes.

You will learn to select, specify and integrate standard mechanical engineering components and materials for set design briefs.

In this module, you will explore the factors necessary to manage the complete product development cycle.

Working within themed challenge groups, you will position yourself as a professional engineer. You will develop a project proposal based on an exploration of the drivers for innovation in a key sector within your discipline, drawing on knowledge and skills gained throughout your studies. Supported by the themed groups, you will implement your project proposal, presenting interim results and producing a final project dissertation.

You will situate yourself as professional engineers, developing a knowledge of the fundamentals of project management.  Based on a real-world engineering problem, you will work to develop concept solutions to a given problem and present a project management plan to deliver those solutions.

You will investigate the behaviour of a range of structural and mechanical systems, including advanced principles in mechanics (e.g. energy conservation, nonlinear constitutive law, virtual work), structural design to prevent failure and numerical methods in structural analysis.

In this module, you will learn about energy processes such as heat transfer and fluid flow. You will also learn how to apply the theory of these processes to analyse engineering systems and inform design choices.

You will explore techniques such as finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics, which are used to model and design mechanical systems.

In this module, you will study the technologies and techniques used to optimise the conversion of materials and labour into goods and services.

Industry 4.0 brings automation, operational intelligence and connectedness to manufacturing to create smart factories, with processes and workflows monitored in real time.   
  
Digital twins use accurate computer models of the physical characteristics of machinery and their connections, combined with information from sensors and other internal and external data sources, to provide real-time monitoring and predictive simulation models for manufacturing technical managers. 
 
Digitalisation enables additive and subtractive manufacturing in a wide range of materials from digital CAD files, using a growing number of technologies. This allows for rapid prototyping of new ideas and brings products and systems to market faster.  
 
The automation of manufacturing allows for consistent and reliable production processes whilst also permitting complexity in design and short production runs including ‘the production line of one’.   
  
You'll work with case studies and Siemens software to develop digital twin modelling and process-management skills. 

Working in a team, you will deliver substantial design solutions to a complex problem in engineering.

Materials science is one of the key disciplines of the 21st Century. Innovations in the design and modification of materials will make significant contributions in the years and decades to come, providing intelligent products for areas such as health, energy, mobility and communication, as well as environment and climate management.   
 
You will learn about the impact of the latest developments in materials science, and how material properties and characteristics can be enhanced using appropriate additive methods, to improve production methods and engineering design in general. 

A resilient and sustainable economic future depends on engineering products and processes that use resources and energy at a rate that does not compromise the natural environment, or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  
  
You’ll learn about the latest developments in harvesting energy from natural resources, such as wind, solar, bioenergy, hydrogen fuel cells, gaseous and liquid biofuels, etc. and about what informs business decision-making when evaluating sustainable plant performance and materials selection.

A range of interdisciplinary skills in systems thinking and systems analysis will be required to support the delivery of new engineering products, enterprise and services for Industry 4.0.  
  
You'll learn how analysis and decision making during the operational and developmental phases of the system life cycle for complex systems is supported by hierarchical models of the system’s structure and its functional and physical building blocks. 

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge in the management of projects in a professional practice setting via problem-based learning. You'll be expected to analyse, critique and recommend solutions for an existing project.  
  
Using a problem-based learning approach, with a case study provided by an industrial partner, you'll explore the management strategies, processes and stakeholders involved in the project, and develop communication and coordination plans to monitor and control the project information.  

This module provides an understanding of methods of engineering analysis. The aim is for you to gain the knowledge and understanding to analyse different engineering problems using computational simulation techniques to validate experimental or theoretical results.