Entry requirements for this course are considered on an individual basis and are normally one of the following:
Other relevant skills or experience will be considered.
If you have studied Mechanical Engineering for at least two years at university or higher education level, this course helps you to build on your knowledge and skills to gain a degree.
Mechanical engineers play a vital role in our everyday lives. They design, manufacture and operate a wide range of products and processes, from:
So much of our world is dependent on the skills of mechanical engineers. This one-year top-up course aims to give you the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. We’ll give you the chance to understand how mechanical engineering contributes in to the design and operation of power stations, in making best use of our remaining fossil fuels, in the bio-medical industry, in rail transportation and in the manufacturing sector, whilst always looking at the impact on our environment. You’ll also explore the important role of business and financial management within the sector.
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Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.**
Additionally, you may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue a career that requires a good honours degree. You could also go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate study which may interest you.
*Percentage of undergraduate graduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19, UK Domiciled)
**Source: LinkedIn
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
