BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £18,300/year: international students
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Introduction
Create new products, or improve existing ones that could change people's lives and transform how businesses operate. Be at the forefront of designing and building products that are smarter, faster, more efficient and more sustainable for industries including healthcare, defence, transport and even aerospace.
In this BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree, you’ll learn the underlying elements of successful engineering science, manufacturing and design. You'll study solid mechanics and dynamics, electrical and electronic principles, and specialise in more advanced subjects such as engineering programming and sustainable development.
You'll put everything you learn to practice using our industry-standard facilities, ensuring you graduate with the skills you need to succeed in your career.
Course highlights
- Specialise in advanced subjects such as computer-aided design (CAD) engineering, sustainable product development and design for quality
- Put your skills to the test by building your products in our manufacturing workshops.
- Have to option to expand your learning and meet potential employers by completing your final-year project in the industry
Accreditation
This course is awarded the EUR-ACE (European Accredited Engineer) label and is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). 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.
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Electrical and Electronic Principles – 20 credits
- Introduction to Design – 20 credits
- Introduction to Materials and Manufacture – 20 credits
- Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Dynamics – 20 credits
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics – 20 credits
- Mathematical Principles – 20 credits
- Tutorial – 0 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture – 20 credits
- Engineering Design – 20 credits
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics – 20 credits
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics – 20 credits
- Tutorial – 0 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Control Engineering – 20 credits
- Engineering Programming – 20 credits
- Materials and Manufacture – 20 credits
Placement year (optional)
After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Previous students have been on placements to companies such as:
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
- Renishaw
- Eaton
In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or in a group.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- BEng Individual Project – 40 credits
- Computer Aided Engineering (product Realisation) – 20 credits
- Design for Quality – 20 credits
- Manufacturing Systems – 20 credits
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Management – 20 credits
- Tutorial – 0 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Placement year (optional)
Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have been successful in roles such as:
- research development intern
- product engineering intern
- plastic injection moulding intern
Potential destinations
They've worked at exciting companies, including:
- Dyson
- Caterpillar
- Moog
Career Opportunities
With experience, you can expect to get a salary from £25,000 to £35,000 as a mechanical engineer and up to £40,000 as a manufacturing engineer. But you could also apply your skills to any number of roles in industries such as aerospace, oil refinery, machinery manufacture and plastics. All engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' – which means engineers are currently in high demand.
Graduating with a degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering gives you all the skills to work in areas such as:
- product design
- manufacturing and installation
- project management
- research development
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
- McLaren Formula One
- Royal Navy
- Cobra Engineering
What jobs can you do with a mechanical and manufacturing degree?
Roles you could go onto include:
- engineering officer
- automotive mechanical engineer
- design engineering
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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