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Mechanical Engineering
BEng(Hons)
UCAS code: H300
Key features
Mechanical Engineering at Staffordshire University is ranked 5th out of 60 for job prospects (Guardian 2007)
Successful progression from National Certificate or National Diploma onto this award
Opportunities for holders of HNC and HND qualifications to top up to Honours degree
Accredited by theInstitution Of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE)
- BEng is an Institution of Engineering and Technology accredited degree course (partial CEng)
2012 course information
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What it’s about
Mechanical engineering is the most versatile of engineering disciplines. It is concerned with the design, development and manufacture of products, processes and technologies. Its applicability is far reaching ranging, for example, from aircraft and electric hybrid vehicles to medical devices and wind power generation.
This award focuses on key engineering skills and gaining expert knowledge in areas such as mechanical design, analysis and modelling. In addition the award aims to provide a range of personal, technological and transferable skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, which are invaluable to many types of employers.
What you do
Level 4 (first year of study) helps you to develop the skills and techniques used by all engineers and which are taught right across our entire engineering programme. At Levels 5 and 6, your study will focus on the mechanical design process, materials, mechanical and fluid systems, business and programming. Optional specialist modules may include subjects such as Power Plant and Clean Technology.
There is an optional industrial placement between Levels 5 and 6. This will provide you with additional experience and further enhance your employability.
Level 6 will include your major individual project which may be inspired by your placement. As well as using specialist knowledge, this along with underpinning modules, will provide an opportunity for you to be able to consider the legal, ethical and environmental impact of engineering decisions on society.
Part time students have the option to select modules that focus on project work from the work place. This can reduce the amount of time that you need to spend in the classroom as well as reduce the length of study.
More about the faculty.
Where next
Mechanical engineers are able to find career opportunities in areas such as energy generation, water supply, construction, transport, medical technologies, R&D as well as in general product manufacture. The award also prepares you for further study and provides the educational base for professional registration with the IMechE and/or IET.
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Fact File
| Qualification: | BEng(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | Full time students September Part time students September or January |
| Course Length: | BEng(Hons) – normally three years or four years with a placement. Up to 7 years part time |
| Attendance: | Full time students should expect to attend upto 5 days a week Part time students are normally required to attend one day from Monday, Tuesday or Thursday depending on which level and which modules are being taken, contact the Faculty Recruitment Centre for details |
| Entry Requirements: | All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points with at least 40 points coming from A level Maths, Physics or Electronics, or an Engineering related qualification (eg BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Advanced Diploma)
General entry requirements |
| Application: | Full Time applicants:
Part Time applicants: Applications should be made using the Part Time Application Form, and send to the Faculty Recruitment Centre as detailed below |
| UCAS Code: | H300 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Full Time Students: Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.Please click here for further information
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Contact
For more information about Mechanical Engineering (H300) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
