Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years
- Duration
- 16,900 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2024
- Start
- May 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Our Mechanical Engineering BEng degree prepares you for a career in mechanical engineering. To become a chartered engineer, take our MEng path. You'll gain technical expertise and learn to apply simple ideas to complex challenges.
You will study:
- engineering science
- applied mathematics
- manufacturing techniques
- electronics
- graphics and design
With the help of both individual and group projects, we will hone your design and analytical abilities. Making a model Stirling engine in our workshop can help you develop practical skills. We provide you with fantastic job placements at organizations like Bentley, BMW, and Rolls Royce. With their placement agency, several students have obtained permanent positions.
Program structure
Year 1
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling I (double)
- Engineering Design and Practice I (double)
- Introduction to Thermo Fluids
- Introduction to Materials
- Introduction to Statics and Dynamics
- Introduction to Stress Analysis
Year 2
- Design and Practice II (double)
- Stress Analysis and Dynamics (double)
- Control Technology
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling II
- Thermo-Fluids
- Materials Engineering
Year 3
- Optional Work placements
Year 4 (or Year 3 if no placement)
- Engineering Project
- Management, Ethics, Energy and Sustainability
- Advanced CAD/CAM
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Advanced Dynamics and NVH
- Design of Machines
Year 5 Master in Engineering
- Group Design Project
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
- Engineering Business Management
- Advanced Strength of Components
- Engineering Reliability and Risk Management
Price
- Tuition Fee - 16,900 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
English language requirements
- IELTS level 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
Specific entry requirements
- GCSE: English Language grade 4/C minimum normally required
About the university
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The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).