MEngMechanical and Materials Engineering

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	HJ53

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology. You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Fundamentals of Materials Science 20
Design for Structural Applications 20
Non-crystalline Materials 1 20
Mechanics 1 20
Engineering Mathematics 1 20
Fluid Mechancis and Energy Transfer 20
Year 2 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Mechanics 2 20
Engineering Mathematics 2 10
Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation 20
Physical Materials Science 10
Space System Engineering and Design 10
Thermodynamics and Fluids 20
Year 3 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
High-performance Materials and Advanced Manufacturing 20
Advanced Failure Analysis and Characterisation 20
Group Project 20
Materials for Challenging Environments 20
CFD / FEA 20
Engineering Mathematics A+B 20

Year 4 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Individual Research Project 40
Forensic Study 20
Materials Modelling 10
Intermetallics, Metal Matrix Composites and Ceramic Matrix Composites 10
Space Environment 10
Advanced Mechanics 10
Choose 20 credits of optional modules. Example optional modules:
Module Title Credits
Advanced Polymer Systems 10
Electron Microscopy 10
Surface Engineering 10
Materials for Sustainable Environment Technoology 10
Self-Sensing Materials 10

Career opportunities

Career destinations of previous graduates include:

Rolls Royce,
AeroEngine Controls,
Jaguar Land Rover,
BMW Group,
BP,
Tata Steel,
Schlumberger,
Doncasters Limited,
Sandvik,
BAe Systems