- UCAS course code
- H301
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Graduate the one of the few most targeted universities by top graduate employers with industrial experience (THE Graduate Market 2024)
Duration: 5 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: H301 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Industrial experience
Scholarships available
- 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
Course unit details:
Mechanical Group Design Project
| Unit code | MECH40530 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 30 |
| Unit level | Level 4 |
| Teaching period(s) | Full year |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Aims
Syllabus
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 20% |
| Report | 30% |
| Oral assessment/presentation | 10% |
| Practical skills assessment | 40% |
Other - Assessed tutorial work 20%
Feedback methods
Assessed tutorial work - immediate
Written report - within two weeks
Oral presentation - within two weeks
Practical demonstration - within two weeks
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Demonstration | 24 |
| Lectures | 10 |
| Project supervision | 130 |
| Seminars | 24 |
| Tutorials | 72 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 40 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Moray Kidd | Unit coordinator |