Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering at De Montfort University will give you the skills and abilities to become a professional engineer with wide ranging analytical and practical expertise in mechanical engineering allowing you to operate confidently in the modern industry.

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Overview
Structure and assessment
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Opportunities and careers
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Overview

Reasons to study Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at De Montfort University (DMU):

DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [Office for Students, 2017]
100% of our Mechanical Engineering graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating
According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to IEng level on behalf of the Engineering Council covering 2018 intake of students. A re-accreditation visit by IMechE is planned to take place in April 2019 where onward accreditation will be considered.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
This programme is CEng accredited by (IET) and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer

Study either a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or a four-year integrated master’s MEng (Hons)
At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng (Hons) or continuing for a further year for a MEng (Hons), subject to meeting the progression requirements

Enhance your practical and professional skills
Join DMU Racing, where our students are challenged to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then tested at the famous Silverstone Circuit

Academic Expertise
Teaching influenced by our research in aerodynamics, fluid systems, transportation, manufacturing and sustainable development

Specialist Facilities
Including our Control and Dynamics laboratory, our engine test cell laboratory and our Rohde and Schwarz/DMU Embedded Systems laboratory, while infrared cameras and thermal imaging equipment is on hand for you to use throughout your years of study

Work placement opportunities
Enhance your practical and professional skills, with recent Engineering placements undertaken at Cummings, Network Rail and Caterpillar.

Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.

“Thanks to DMU I am living my dream and working on real-life engineering projects.”

Rhiannon Williams, Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

You will study key mechanical Engineering subjects including Solid Mechanics, Theory of Machines (Dynamics), Control and vibration, Thermo-Fluids, Engineering Design, Material Sciences, Project Management which will underpin your professional development as a Mechanical Engineer.

Graduate success and news

In-demand Tom off to a flying start with industry placement

Working with McLaren and Bugatti sports cars puts DMU graduate in pole position

DMU Racing team's record-breaking performance in the fast lane

1,000 DMU students occupy New York's Times Square to fly the flag for global unity

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UK/EU
International

Key facts for UK/EU students

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: H301

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement, three to six years part-time (depending on level of entry)

Fees and funding: For 2019/20 tuition fees will be £9,250

Find out more about tuition fees and available funding.

Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

Here at DMU we provide excellent learning resources, including the Kimberlin Library and specialist laboratories and workshops. However, you should be aware that sometimes you may incur additional costs, which for this programme could include the following:

Printing Club: A £7 one-off payment is required to cover the whole course of study. This cost will provide you with access to a 3D printer and other small homemade printers.

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

Key facts for international students

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: H301

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement, three to six years part-time (depending on level of entry)

Fees and funding: £13,750

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

How to apply: International students can apply to study at DMU directly using the DMU Online Portal.

Printing Club: A £7 one-off payment is required to cover the whole course of study. This cost will provide you with access to a 3D printer and other small homemade printers

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

Entry criteria

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following:
Normally 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent, including one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics at grade C or
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
Pass in one of the following QAA accredited Access to HE course:
- Access to HE Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Science and Mathematics
- Physics and Engineering
- Physics and Mathematics
- Electronics and Computer Engineering
If you are studying an alternative Access course that is related to Engineering, Maths or Physics please contact us for more details.
English and Maths GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
International Baccalaureate: 26+ points with Maths or Physics at higher level
Engineering Year Zero: Pass

Portfolio Required : No

Interview Required: No

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications

English language – If English is not your first language we require an English language level of IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning , is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

UCAS Tariff changes

Students applying for courses starting in September 2018 will be made offers based on the latest UCAS Tariff. Find out more.

Structure and assessment

First year

Engineering Maths 1
Mechanical Principles - Statics
Materials Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Maths 2
Mechanical Principles - Dynamics
Design and Manufacture
Programming

Second year

Fluid Mechanics
Materials Processing
Instrumentation and Control
Engineering Mathematics 3
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Product Design Analysis
Project Management
Design of Machine Elements

Third year

Individual Project
Power and Energy
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Fracture Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis and Design
Advanced Materials (optional)
Sustainable Manufacturing (optional)
Advanced Power Systems and Green Technologies (optional)
Turbomachinery (optional)

Mechanical Engineering is taught by knowledgeable and experienced staff giving you the opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the engineering principles along with the personal skills that will enable you to study successfully and embark on a rewarding career.

A variety of techniques are used throughout the Mechanical Engineering course with an emphasis on lectures, supporting tutorials and laboratory classes.

Student-centred learning takes place through the research and presentation of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments and practical work-based exercises for the development of skills and understanding.

You will be exposed to industry-standard 3D design and FEA Analysis software and have access to computer and experimental laboratory facilities throughout the course.

You will normally attend around 12–16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake around 20 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

You can improve your CV, become highly employable and put the skills you learn on your course into practice by taking a work placement as part of your studies.

Technology's dedicated Placement Team provides support to all of our students looking to integrate a placement within their university career on both undergraduate degrees and postgraduate masters programmes. The placement unit will help you search for placement opportunities, create and refine your CV and interview approach, and offer any advice you need to find a great placement.

In the past, our students have undertaken work experience placements at companies such as Cummins Generators, Network Rail and Caterpillar.

Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world scenario before you have graduated.

There is also the opportunity to join the DMU Racing team, where students are challenged to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then tested in a competitive environment at the famous Silverstone Circuit.

While studying you also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of engineering and project management to propose a design solution for a real problem in a developing country based on the Engineering without Borders (EwB) Challenge. This can help you to become more socially and environmentally aware, teach you to manage stakeholders’ expectations throughout the project and to integrate Sustainable Development in the design process. This will be of benefit because employers are increasingly looking for “well rounded” engineers who understand sustainability and are keen to take on complex global challenges, with practical experience helping you stand out from the crowd.

Find out more about placements

Facilities and features

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

The main mechanical engineering laboratory is a large open-plan space designed to accommodate the study of thermo-fluids, solid mechanics and dynamics. It also has an area with machine tools for manufacture of student designs.

Engine Test Cell

There is a purpose built engine testing facility to measure engine performance and emissions. Typical student projects done in this facility include running the engine with alternative fuels such as bio-fuels and water-in-diesel emulsified fuels to improve performance and emission characteristics.

Energy Laboratory

The energy laboratory is available to conduct thermo-fluid experiments relevant to mechanical engineering. The laboratory contains equipment to teach wide range of thermos-fluid applications such as Air-Conditioning, Heat-pumps and various fundamental experiments such as measurement of thermal conductivity.

Materials Science Laboratory

The materials laboratory houses a wide range of facilities for material microstructure examination and properties testing. Equipment incudes microscopes and various properties testers for tensile testing, fatigue testing, wear testing, corrosion testing, hardness testing and impact testing.

Dynamics and Control Laboratory

This is a dedicated laboratory for the study of dynamics and control, equipment in this laboratory allows you to study gyroscope theory, vibration theory, no-linear control, inertia bending etc.

Design Studios

There are many computer laboratories available with CAD and Finite Element Modelling Software. The primary packages used are CREO and AUTODESK Simulation for FEA modelling. Student will be using these design software from their first year of study.

Your campus, your DMU

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology

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This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Students who successfully graduate with this degree may, with the appropriate further learning, meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

The BEng (Hons) programme is CEng accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

Opportunities and careers

Graduate Careers

The range of specialist modules studied on this course is reflected by the diversity of careers on offer. Careers exist in industries including aerospace, automotive, defence and energy; as well as the manufacturing of industrial and domestic products, and food industry. You will have the ability to work in broader areas of design, research and development, marketing, sales, production management and quality control.

#DMUglobal

This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

Through #DMUglobal, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Our #DMUglobal High Flyers Award offers students a discount of up to £1,000 towards a #DMUglobal opportunity (terms and conditions apply).

DMU Racing

Students can take part in Formula Student which is one of Europe's most established educational engineering competitions organised by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It includes design, manufacture and testing of a petrol or an electric car and the teams are tested on their design, costing and business presentation skills.

You can join either the petrol DMU Racing team or the electric team DMU FaStER and actively participate in building DMU race cars for this event. These student teams speak to the passion and creativity of the student body providing an unforgettable experience during your study and putting you in good stead for the future.

Students can also take part in Formula Student which is one of Europe's most established educational engineering competitions organised by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It includes design, manufacture and testing of a petrol or an electric car. You can join either team and actively participate in building DMU race cars for this event.