BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Portsmouth
About this program
BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
If you've got an interest in engineering and want to lead from the front by designing and building products that are smarter, faster and more efficient, this is the ideal course for you.
On this BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree , you’ll learn the fundamentals of engineering science and design, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and specialise in more advanced subjects such as engineering programming and sustainable development.
You'll create your own designs in our manufacturing workshops and have the option to get involved in the University's Formula Student racing team.
After the course, you'll be set to work in engineering and technology in areas such as manufacturing and the armed forces. Or you could start you own specialist company.
Admission requirements
Typical offers
- A levels – BBC–CCC
- UCAS points – 96–112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include Mathematics, plus a relevant subject (calculate your UCAS points)
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–MMM
- International Baccalaureate – 25
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Introduction to Design
- Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Introduction to Materials and Manufacture
- Mathematical Principles
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Computer-Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture
- Engineering Design
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Control Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
- Engineering Programming
- Institution-wide Language Programme
- Materials and Manufacture
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- BEng Individual Project
- Computer-Aided Engineering (Product Realisation)
- Design for Quality
- Manufacturing Systems
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years sandwich with work placement
Tuition
- UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year
- International students: £17,600 per year
Qualification
On this course you'll:
- Learn about the underlying elements of successful engineering and manufacturing projects, including solid mechanics and dynamics, and electrical and electronic principles
- Specialise in advanced subjects such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) engineering, sustainable product development and design for quality
- Use our CAD and rapid prototyping suites, energy systems lab, petroleum engineering lab, and metrology and 3D scanning microscopy facilities
- Put your skills to the test by building your own products in our manufacturing workshops
- Have to option to expand your learning and meet potential employers by completing your final-year project in industry
- Get the chance to be involved in Formula Student, where you'll design, construct and test a competitive race car with fellow students
Continuing studies
After the course, you'll be eligible to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and progress to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with further study and experience.
Career paths
What can you do with a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree?
Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas including:
- product design
- manufacturing and installation
- project management
- research development
What jobs can you do with a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- manufacturing engineer
- product design engineer
- aerospace engineer
- application engineer
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About this institute
University of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is consistently within the top-ranked institutions in the UK for student satisfaction, which is reflected in the teaching quality, but also the experience that students enjoy with us.
Students can live a few minutes' walk away from their faculty buildings on campus, with only a 5-10 min walk to the seaside.
The cost of living and accommodation in Portsmouth are significantly lower than in the larger cities in the UK, meaning you'll be able to live more comfortably here. The city is so compact that you don't need to take any public transport and most students/lecturers get around by bike.
The city has a population of around 200,000 and over 10% of this is made up of our student population. We have 5,000 students from overseas on campus.
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