- UCAS course code
- H300
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
BEng Mechanical Engineering
From fast cars to food production, mechanical engineers are one of the most in-demand professions in the modern world.
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £34,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
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All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
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Course unit details:
Manufacturing Engineering 3
Unit code | MECH30121 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
In modern engineering industry, there are a number of manufacturing processes that shape metals by means other than traditional cutting. These processes are important in the aerospace and automotive sectors, as well as others. A selection of processes based on laser processing and electrical machining, is studied.
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Manufacturing Engineering 2 | MECH20051 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Manufacturing Engineering 1 (Mechanical) | MECH11012 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
Impart an understanding of the fundamental and practical aspects of advanced processes such as laser manufacturing and electrical machining. Introduce the students to the underlying concepts and practical aspects of manufacturing systems.
Syllabus
Syllabus:
1. Laser processing
This section will introduce lasers and their applications in industry. The basic principles of a laser will be detailed, followed by examples of the main types of laser sources used in industry. The general principles of laser-material interactions will be covered. This will be followed with an introduction of the main types of industrial processes including laser cutting, welding and surface treatment. In each case, example industrial applications will be detailed.
2. Electrical machining. ¿
Two main processes will be covered, Electrochemical machining and Electro-discharge Machining.
With regards to the ECM process the syllabus covers typical machine layouts and systems. Process parameters and typical products. Process principles. Electrochemical equivalent. Electrolyte types. Machining electro-dynamics. Process problems. Workpiece surface characteristics. Electrochemical grinding. ¿Modelling of ECM will also be covered as well as industrial applications of the process. With regards to Electro-discharge machining the syllabus covers a description of the process. Discharge generator circuits. Comparison of a relaxation generator with Transistorised type. Analysis of Relaxation circuit EDM and analysis of pulses in transistorised type. Process variables and their effect on the process, tool and workpiece. Micro-EDM drilling applications in industry.
3. Manufacturing systems
Manufacturing systems describes the underlying organisation of the production of goods within an enterprise (company). In essence this involves the processing of incoming orders and the scheduling and allocation of the resources (people and machines) that are required to transform these orders into products of an agreed quality against an agreed delivery deadline. The number and nature of the particular transformations depend on the product being manufactured and may involve assembly, batch production or continuous manufacture. These in turn influence the layout of the manufacturing plant.
The unit provides a grounding in the more analytical aspects of the operation of manufacturing systems for students who have worked in industry while at the same time providing details of industrial practice to those who have no direct industrial experience.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Written exam | 80% |
Report | 20% |
Feedback methods
Exam - via script viewing
Report - within 2 weeks with comments highlighting areas for improvements
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 20 |
Practical classes & workshops | 3 |
Tutorials | 4 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 73 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Zekai Murat Kilic | Unit coordinator |