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School
School of Computing and Engineering
Available at
Huddersfield
UCAS Code
MEng/BEng H342 BEng/AD
MEng H343 MEng/AD
Course Length
BEng(Hons) 4 years full-time
MEng 5 years sandwich
Number of Places
40
Contact
The Departmental Office
Telephone: 01484 472150
Fax: 01484 472252
E-mail: engtech@hud.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Please see the general entry requirements page.
Entry requirements for the courses are normally one of the following:
Entry to BEng(Hons):
Progression to MEng is possible following good performance on the first two years of the appropriate MEng/BEng course.
Direct entry to MEng:
This course provides a sound understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and engineering design. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art automotive test equipment including a full vehicle four-post suspension test rig, a two-wheel engine and transmission test rig and a range of engine test beds.
The University has a wealth of expertise in automotive engineering built through research and consultancy in braking and advanced suspension systems, transmissions and thermal power units.We enjoy close relationships with companies such as Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Lotus, Seddon Atkinson Vehicles, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Automotive Products, Eaton Transmissions and BBA Friction.
The University also enters a team each year into the International Formula Student competition to design and build a single-seat racing car.
The MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and will therefore allow you to apply for Chartered Engineer status early in your professional career.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 Sandwich
Year 3 Full-time/Year 4 sandwich
MEng students follow one of the School's BEng(Hons) courses in Years 1 and 2 and undertake supervised work experience in Year 3.
Year 4 follows the same structure as the associated BEng(Hons) course, and in addition you will compile a personal development portfolio in preparation for Year 5.
Year 5 (MEng additional year)
Teaching is by lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and project work.
Assessment is by assignments, examinations, in-class tests and presentations.
Recent sustained growth in the automotive industry has resulted in strong employment prospects for graduates with specialist knowledge and expertise who are able to make an immediate contribution to technical and managerial developments. Graduates with well developed design skills are in high demand. Companies who typically employ our graduates include Toyota, Bentley, Nissan, General Motors, Honda, BMW and Jaguar.
A 12 month work placement provides the opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills learned in your years of study to a real work environment. Our students gain placements with UK and overseas companies, including major UK automotive companies and suppliers of components to the automotive sector.
This course is accredited by the IMechE. Graduates who obtain MEng meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
University Institution code: H60
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Barnsley: X
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