Program Overview

This 4 Year BEng Hons course is offered at the Magee campus has been designed with industry leaders to address the future needs of industry. It places an emphasis on individual and team projects, providing the opportunity for hands-on involvement and an understanding of engineering materials, processes, devices and systems. Analytical and communication skills are developed with an emphasis on computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (CAM). The skills and knowledge acquired are applied to a wide range of real-life engineering problems. This course has been designed with industry leaders to address the future needs of industry and the research community. The engineering facilities and equipment at Magee are of the highest standard, creating a great learning environment.

The BEng Hons Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering courses are taught and assessed in common with other engineering courses over the first two years. First year modules will give you a solid foundation in engineering mathematics, design with CAD, manufacturing processes and analogue electronics. You will also have an introduction to fluid mechanics, statistics and dynamics and renewable energy. First year gives everyone the chance to build crucial knowledge in key areas as we realise students will not have a foundation in all areas.

In second year you will continue to expand your knowledge in the key areas of design, electronics, statistics and dynamics, and fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. You will also learn about engineering analysis, materials, professional issues and business improvement. During second year you will also be preparing to enter the work-place for a year-long placement in year three. Successful completion of the Placement year leads to a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) which is awarded at graduation.

Returning to study for your final year, you will be taking your knowledge and work experience and expanding your expertise in areas such as research, design, manufacturing technology and mechanical science. You will also be completing a final year project in a research area of your choice.

Graduates from the programme are equipped to enter a variety of mechanical engineering areas, such as; design and consultancy, materials technology, process engineering and maintenance and particularly manufacturing and project management.