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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechanical Engineering MEng

Mechanical Engineering MEng

  • ID:US440063
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • ​IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 in each component 
  • PTE 56 with no less than 51 in each skill.

Course Information

This course covers core aspects of mechanical engineering along with their application in design and manufacturing. You will learn to apply research skills that use the latest technologies to real and current engineering problems.

You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement between the second and third years, although it is not compulsory. Past students have secured paid placements with companies such as Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Assystem, Cummins Engines, Delphi Powertrain Systems and Tata Steel.

This is a four year integrated masters course; you will graduate as a Master of Engineering.

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Year 1 (national level 4):

  • Electronic and Electrical Principles (20 credits)
  • Applied Mechanics (20 credits)
  • Design, Drawing and Practical Skills (20 credits)
  • Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
  • Manufacturing and Materials (20 credits)
  • Energy Conversion (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

  • Thermofluids and Engines (20 credits)
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (20 credits)
  • Design Methods and Applications (20 credits)
  • Engineering Mechanics (20 credits)
  • Manufacturing Processes (20 credits)
  • Automation for Manufacturing (20 credits)

Work placement (optional)

Year 3 (national level 6):

  • Individual Project (40 credits)
  • Manufacturing Systems Designs (20 credits)
  • Professional Management Techniques (20 credits)
  • Engineering Dynamics and Thermofluids (20 credits)
  • Mechanical Design and Materials Selection (20 credits)

Year 4 (national level 7):

  • Research in Practice (30 credits)
  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering (30 credits)
  • Digital Engineering (30 credits)
  • Group Project (30 credits)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as McLaren Automotive, General Motors, Jaguar, Perkins Engines, GSK, Northumbrian Water, Hitachi and Parametrics Technology. Other graduates conduct research in major automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan.

To further enhance employability we encourage you to apply for a 35-week placement where available, between your second and third year. Placements are subject to availability and interviews are required. They are usually paid, with past students having earned an average salary of £14,000-£18,000 a year depending on location.

Placements are an excellent opportunity to put your learning into practice and understand the context for your new knowledge. The contacts made during placements can also be valuable for future job offers. Examples of companies that have offered placements to Sunderland students include Jaguar, Vauxhall, Nissan, Caterham Cars, Cummins Engines and Tata Steel.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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