BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full Time)
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Description
You’ll develop your practical and analytical skills in mechanical engineering on this course, which includes a mix of taught theory, practical work and experiments. Studies cover a wide range of areas, with an emphasis on design, manufacture and product development.
Among the subjects included in the first year are mathematics, mechanical principles, fundamental electrical principles and key business concepts and professional skills, as required by the IET. Product development is among the subjects developed further in the second year, with further applied mechanics and use of simulation software alongside key themes in design for manufacture and process control. The second year offers an op…
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You’ll develop your practical and analytical skills in
mechanical engineering on this course, which includes a mix of
taught theory, practical work and experiments. Studies cover a wide
range of areas, with an emphasis on design, manufacture and product
development.
Among the subjects included in the first year are mathematics,
mechanical principles, fundamental electrical principles and key
business concepts and professional skills, as required by the IET.
Product development is among the subjects developed further in the
second year, with further applied mechanics and use of simulation
software alongside key themes in design for manufacture and process
control. The second year offers an option of Competition and
Contracts in Engineering or studying a foreign language. Students
also complete an extensive final year project, based on their own
interests and career-related topics.
Industrial focus
Several units require students to look at industry-related problems and incorporate live briefs into the assessment. Many students work closely with employers or local companies on projects and our students produce high standard work, which benefits both the student and employer. Students are encouraged to take part in practical work-based initiatives and the IET regularly holds local events.
Course content
Year 1
- Mathematics
- CAD and the Design Process
- Manufacturing Concepts
- Electrical Principles
- Mechanical Principles
- Project Management and Professional Skills
Year 2
- Applied Maths for Mechanics
- Engineering Materials
- Modelling and Mechanics of Products
- Quality and Product Development
- Automation and Control
- Plus an option of: Competition and Contracts in Engineering or Curriculum Plus.
Year 3
- Analysis and Design Optimisation
- Analysis of Materials and Structures
- Manufacturing Operations
- Project
- Plus a business option: Business Strategy or Entrepreneurship
Why choose Solent?
- Up-to-date laboratory facilities, workshops and modern teaching spaces.
- Recent refurbishment of the electronics and mechanical laboratories.
- An exciting learning atmosphere.
- Strong student support throughout your studies.
Assessment
Written assignments, end-of-year exams and interim phase tests. Practical work is assessed by laboratory reports or log books.
Projects/work experience
Units such as manufacturing concepts include mini-group project work and other units require small groups for laboratory experiments. The project is an individual project based on the student’s industrial or academic background.
Key career skills
Analytical and practical skills in design, manufacturing, automation, laboratory work and business and management-related areas.
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