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Overview

Mechanical Engineering is the most versatile of the engineering disciplines and there exists a high and growing demand from industry for graduate Mechanical Engineers.

Our accredited degree will place you at the heart of modern industry, providing career opportunities in sectors such as:

  • Aerospace, automotive and rail
  • Energy and power generation
  • Manufacturing engineering; product design, materials, production and processing.

You’ll combine mechanics, materials science, thermofluids and computational methods to design, analyse and implement complex systems which are economic, reliable, efficient and sustainable.

Throughout the degree you’ll put theory into practice through a range of individual and group projects. For instance, year 1 will see you take part in three projects using your skills to design, build and test real mechanical devices.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the Formula Student competition, working with other students to design and build a single-seater racing car.

On graduation you will be industry ready, with a grounding in engineering science and hands-on working knowledge of:

  • the core analytical and advanced scientific principles and methods underpinning mechanical engineering
  • applied prototyping and analysis for efficient computer-aided design and manufacturing;
  • integrated skills for complex engineered systems, including communication and project management skills, as well as advanced model based systems analysis tools and techniques.

Programme options

We also offer a 5-year version of the MEng which includes a ‘sandwich’ placement year in industry. The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional engineer.

You may also be interested in our BEng Mechanical Engineering programmes. We offer a 3-year version of the BEng and a 4-year version with sandwich year.

Professional accreditation

These courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and can lead to Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation.

This course is recognised by ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).

Entry requirements

Typical offer – 112 UCAS tariff points.

We take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application. It’s not just about your grades; we take the time to understand your personal circumstances and make decisions based on your potential to thrive at university and beyond.

A levels

To include A-level Maths minimum grade C.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM.

BTEC Level 3 (2010-2016): Must be an Engineering subject – to include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) at minimum Merit OR Construction and the Built Environment – to include Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment (Unit 19) at minimum Merit.

BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016): Must be an Engineering subject – to include ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ (Unit 7) and ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.

 

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering – must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.

International Baccalaureate requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include HL Maths at grade 5.

Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course.

CIFS entry requirement

If you are an International student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course you may be interested in our Certificate of International Foundation Studies

80 UCAS points or equivalent (see individual country pages for details) plus a Maths qualification equivalent to AS Level Grade C.

UKVI approved IELTS of 5.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0.

CIFS modules to be taken

Students study the four core modules plus:

  • Foundation Mathematics 2

And ONE additional module from the following:

  • Foundation in Human Biology
  • Foundation in Chemistry
  • Introduction to the Social Sciences
  • Global Business Environment

Progression requirements for degree programme

An overall average of at least 55%, and at least 55% in Foundation Mathematics 2.

Course Content

All module information is subject to change.

First year

Core

Design, Build and Test (ENG4006-B)

Mathematical Methods and Applications (ENM4004-B)

Electronics and Mechanics (ELE4013-B)

Engineering Materials (ENG4007-B)

Thermofluids 1 (ENG4008-B)

Computer Aided Engineering (ENB4002-B)

Second year

Core

Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (ENM5005-B)

Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (ENG5059-B)

Mechanics of Machines and Vibration (MAE5011-B)

Group Project (ENG5060-B)

Instrumentation, Measurement & Control Systems (MHT5013-B)

Thermofluids 2 (MAE5012-B)

Third year

Core

Individual Research Project (ENG6003-D)

Integrated Design (ENG6004-B)

Materials Failure Analysis and Reliability (MAE6018-B)

Option

Sustainable Energy (ENG6005-B)

Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Aerodynamics (MAE6013-B)

Vehicle Design and Analysis (MAE6017-B)

Project Management and Six Sigma (ENB6010-B)

Petroleum Engineering (CPE6006-B)

Final year

Core

Team Project (ENG7011-D)

Advanced Solid Mechanics (MAE7013-B)

Modelling and Optimisation (ENM7005-B)

Option

Risk Assessment and Management (ENB7007-B)

Polymer and Materials Engineering (CPE7012-B)

Supply Chain Management and Production (ENB7008-B)

Vehicle Powertrain and Dynamics (MAE7030-B)

Automotive Tribology and Noise Vibration and Harshness (MAE7031-B)

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Employment statistics

97% of our 2017 graduates in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering found employment or went on to further study within six months of graduating.*

*These DLHE statistics are derived from annually published data by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), based on those UK domiciled graduates who are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.

Career prospects

Mechanical Engineering is a very diverse sector and graduate engineers are in high demand around the world. The sector offers a wide range of exciting careers in positions including:

  • Computer Aided Design Engineer
  • Product development Engineer
  • Modelling and simulation analyst
  • Manager
  • Project Manager

Recent graduates from this course have gone onto work for Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Horiba MIRA, Cummins, Precision Casting Corporation, Denso Marston, Carnaud MetalBox.

Learning and assessment

Your learning experiences are varied – a mixture of:

  • formal lectures
  • practical lab sessions
  • tutorials and seminars
  • group work

Independent study is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide you with clear direction, while regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the programme provide all the support you may need.

Study support

Our comprehensive support services will help you to achieve your full potential – both academically and personally.

We provide all you need to make the very best of your time with us, and successfully progress through your studies and on into the world of graduate employment.

Our support services include:

  • Personal tutors
  • Disability services
  • Counselling services
  • MyBradford student support centres
  • The Students’ Union
  • Chaplaincy and faith advisers
  • An on-campus nursery
  • Halls wardens

We have well-stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities across campus. These facilities are open 24 hours a day during term time, meaning you’ll always find a place to get things done on campus.

Our Academic Skills Advice Service will work with you to develop your academic, interpersonal and transferable skills.

Research

The Faculty maintains an impressive reputation for quality in research. From blue skies to fundamental and application oriented cutting edge research is carried out within the three Schools of the Faculty: Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Media, Design and Technology.

Leading international academics and committed scholars work within the dedicated research groups and centres.

 

 

 

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