Mechanical Designand ManufacturingEngineeringMEng Honours

UCAS code HH374 Years

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Mechanical Designand ManufacturingEngineeringMEng HonoursUCAS code HH374 Years

This professionally accredited MEng Honoursdegree is similar in content to the related BEng,but includes an additional year of advancedstudy.

You will develop the knowledge and skills for a career in themanufacturing industry, learning how to create productsthat are functional, effective, innovative and user-friendly.You'll also learn how to manufacture them appropriately andprofitably.

You master the fundamentals of mechanical engineeringbefore specialising later in your degree, with modules in:

• materials degradation• advanced manufacturing technology• mechanical power transmission

In your fourth year, a major industry-relevant projectshowcases your professional skills, including projectmanagement and application of design methodology.

Highlights of this degreeProfessional accreditation*This degree is accredited by the Institution of MechanicalEngineers (IMechE).

This means future employers will recognise the quality ofyour degree because it meets high professional standards.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

BEng or MEng?Our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway tobecoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the mostrecognised international engineering qualifications.

Our four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees area direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You don’t need to study any morequalifications after your degree to work towards charteredstatus.

Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to CharteredEngineer status. However, you’ll need to complete furtherstudy, such as an approved Master’s degree.

Find out moreFind out more about the benefits of becoming a CharteredEngineer on the Engineering Council’s website.

What you will studyAll of our Mechanical Engineering students study the samebroad programme for the first two years covering:

• mechanical, electrical and materials engineering sciences(50%)

• engineering design and manufacturing (20%)• engineering mathematics (18%)• management and professional skills, such as computing

and enterprise (12%)

Specialist modulesIn Stage 3 (BEng and MEng) and Stage 4 (MEng only) youbalance general engineering topics with specific advancedtopics relevant to your particular degree. See the CourseDetails section for more information.

Design projectsYou will complete a number of design projects throughoutyour degree, designed to enhance your practical experienceand industry knowledge:

• small team projects based in local industry, workingwith leading engineering companies

• an extended piece of work to develop your professionalproject planning and data analysis skills

• a major industry-relevant project at Stage 3 (BEng andMEng) and Stage 4 (MEng only), to solve real-worldengineering problems and to showcase yourprofessional-level skills

Flexible degree structureYou can transfer between any of our mechanicalengineering degrees up to the end of Stage 2 (second year).You must achieve the appropriate academic standard totransfer from a BEng to an MEng degree.

Boost your employability with a work placementApply to spend a 9 to 12 months on an optional workplacement between Stages 3 and 4. You can apply tospend your placement year with any organisation and willreceive University support to do so.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector,putting your learning into practice and developing yourprofessional expertise.

It will extend your degree by a year and is subject toavailability.

Find out more about Work Placements.

Industry linksWe have strong links with local and national companies,leading to:

• guest lectures from industry experts• opportunities for vacation work placements and an

industrial placement year

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• projects based on our industrial links, giving youindustry-relevant experience

• regular industrial visits to local factories and businesses

A high percentage of our teaching staff have worked inindustry and/or still have contact with industry and can bringyour teaching to life with real-world examples.

Facilities and supportStudy at Newcastle and you will join a vibrant community inthe School of Engineering.

FacilitiesOur wide range of mechanical engineering laboratoriesinclude:

• labs for design-make-test projects: making and testingmachines and structures

• strengths (testing) labs with machines up to 500kN &access to machines up to 8MN

• mechatronics/electronics labs for programming robotsand automated devices

• bio-engineering lab for bio-materials manufacture andtesting of components

• manufacturing lab with good selection of modern CNCmachine tools

• composite materials lab with fire test facilities

We also provide high-quality, specialist facilities to supportyour studies:

• state-of-the-art CAD and CAE 3D design facilities• He-Ion and other microscopes with resolutions down to

0.3nm• wide range of rapid protyping facilities for projects and

research• engine test cells, wind-tunnel and water flow channels

with laser flow measurement• Formula Student car design, build and test facilities• gear and drive system testing machines up to 8MW

capacity• our own 1750hp main-line diesel-electric locomotive

SupportYou will have an academic member of staff as a personaltutor throughout your degree. They can help with academicand personal issues.

Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellowstudents who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Social activitiesThere are a range of social activities to help you settle intoour community of 600 students. For example, you cancompete in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ FormulaStudent competition to develop a high performancesingle-seat racing car, which is then put to the test at thefamous Silverstone Circuit.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme(DTUS)Do you want to become a technical officer in the RoyalNavy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering andScience Group when you graduate?

This degree is approved by the Defence TechnicalUndergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interestedin a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armedforces or the Ministry of Defence.

Find out more on our Armed Forces page.

Singapore study option (international students)Working with the Singapore Institute of Technology,Newcastle University offers a full-time BEng Honours degreein Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering inSingapore. Find out more on the Singapore Campus'website.

Relax between lectures in our dedicated StudentCommon Rooms.

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Course Details

Modules for 2018 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2019 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2019).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesEEE1006  Electrical Engineering I (for MECH)ENG1001  Engineering Mathematics IMEC1002  Materials Science IMEC1007  Fundamentals of Thermofluid DynamicsMEC1010  Design and Manufacturing IMEC1011  Mechanics IMEC1012  Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills I

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesEEE2010  Electrical Engineering IIENG2001  Accounting, Finance and Law for EngineersENG2012  Engineering Mathematics II and StatisticalData AnalysisMEC2001  Materials Science IIMEC2003  Applications of Thermofluid DynamicsMEC2007  Design and Manufacturing IIMEC2008  Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills IIMEC2009  Mechanics II

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesCME3097  Materials Degradation and Component LifeMEC3014  Computational ModellingMEC3015  Instrumentation and Drive SystemsMEC3017  Managing Engineering OperationsMEC3018  Design for IndustryMEC3098  Mechanical Engineering ProjectMEC3019  Structural Optimisation and Crashworthiness

Work Placement (optional)

You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optionalwork placement between Stages 3 and 4. You can applyto spend your placement year with any organisation andwill receive University support to do so. It will extend yourdegree by a year and is subject to availability. Find outmore on about Work Placements.

You will take the following module:

NCL3000 Careers Service Placement Year Module

Stage 4

Compulsory modulesMEC8099  Mechanical Engineering Team ProjectMEC8026  RoboticsMEC8028  Design for Human-Systems IntegrationMEC8029  Design of Mechanical Power TransmissionsMEC8052  Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Teaching and assessmentOur research feeds directly into our teaching.This means you will learn about developments that are atthe cutting edge of your subject area. The research grantsthat this work attracts help us to maintain state-of-the-artfacilities which you will use in your studies.

We have research centres with internationally recognisedexpertise in:

• railway design (NewRail)• gears and drive systems (Design Unit Gear Technology

Centre)• surface analysis (UK National X-Ray Photoelectron

Spectroscopy Centre NEXUS)• alternative energy (Sir Joseph Swan Centre for Energy

Research)

Teaching methodsEngineering degrees are amongst the most demanding –both in terms of contact hours and content. However,employers appreciate the range of skills and motivation thatour graduates display.

Over the first two years you will have around 20 timetabled hours per week; typically half lectures, one quarter

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seminars and tutorials, and one quarter practical andhands-on classes. There are also industrial visits, interviews,business games, management, and a variety of projects.

In Stages 3 and 4, your timetable will allow more time foryour major project work.

Assessment methodsYou will be assessed by course work and examination.

Find out moreVisit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

Advice on Maths and Science requirementsIf you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics andScience qualifications referred to in our entry requirementsby the time you need them, you may not be sure what todo.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (orequivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified inour entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1(First Year) entry of the engineering degree course inwhich you are interested

• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at Alevel (or equivalent) when you start your degree, youshould apply for the relevant degree with FoundationYear.  We may give you the opportunity to take theNewcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and theoption to start in First Year if we think that this will be thebest route for you

• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not atthe required grade, you should contact us for advice. We may decide that you could be considered forFoundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineeringcourses are not the best options for you

• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in theScience subject (if any) required, you should apply for therelevant degree with Foundation Year.

If you are still not sure, do not worry.

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help youdecide which is the best route for you.  They may thereforemake you an offer for a different course (e.g. FoundationYear entry instead of First Year entry) from the one youapply for.

(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims toprovide the requisite mathematical skills and conceptsneeded on our engineering degree courses and to preparestudents for the modes of learning they will encounter.  Thematerials for the course are delivered electronically andinclude opportunities to practise your skills.  You study thematerials in your own time and, when you are ready, youbook your exam with the Engineering School to which youhave applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time ofbooking the exam or shortly before the date set forexamination.)

A LevelsAAA including Mathematics and at least one of Physics,Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding GeneralStudies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry andPhysics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

Scottish QualificationsAAA at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at leastone of Physics, Chemistry or another Mathematics.

Higher Physics or Chemistry required at grade B if notoffered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers at the requiredgrade (in different subjects to those offered at AdvancedHigher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate37 points with Mathematics and at least one of Physics orChemistry at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physicsrequired at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not offered atHigher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateCandidates will normally be considered for Foundation Yearonly. All applications will be considered on an individualbasis.

Access QualificationsAccess Qualifications in a relevant area of engineering orphysical science. Must include 45 Level 3 credits atDistinction. At least 15 level 3 credits must be inmathematics (including integral and differential calculus). GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specificentrance requirements.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics, andat least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

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Extended Project QualificationWe welcome applications from students offering anExtended Project and value the skills of research andindependent learning that it is designed to develop.  If youoffer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account aspart of your application profile, but we will not usuallyinclude it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

PARTNERS - A LevelsABB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics,Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding GeneralStudies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry andPhysics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specificentrance requirements.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Foundation YearIf you don’t have the right mathematics and/or sciencequalifications for direct entry, you can take a MechanicalEngineering Foundation Year:

• Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEngHonours (H304)

• Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year MEngHonours (H305)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need toprogress to one of our three- or four-year MechanicalEngineering degrees.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

International Foundation ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a preparation courseat INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare youfor study on this degree course.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the

International Foundation in Physical Sciences andEngineering.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Mechanical design andmanufacturing engineeringcareersAs well as the technical and practical expertise that you gainfrom studying mechanical engineering, all our degrees aredesigned to provide you with opportunities to learn anddevelop skills such as analytical and problem-solving,project-working both as part of a team and on your own,communicating with others, planning and timemanagement, and of course computer literacy, all of whichare vital for the employment market.

The majority of mechanical engineering graduates wish toenter engineering-related careers in order to becomeprofessionally qualified. Popular areas are research anddevelopment, design, production, manufacturing,consultancy, contracting, purchasing and quality assurance.

Opportunities exist in a wide range of sectors, includingtransport and logistics, health, defence, manufacturing,automobile, renewable energy, amongst others.

In particular, the excellent analytical and problem-solvingskills gained through studying mechanical engineering alsomake graduates equally attractive to employers in finance,business consultancy and public services.

The School liaises closely with the University’s CareersService to support you throughout your studies. Throughthe excellent links forged with regional and nationalemployers, many companies visit the campus to givepresentations, attend job fairs and carry out interviews.Some employers are also actively involved in work-relatedcourse projects and modules.

Find out more about the career options for Mechanical andSystems Engineering from Prospects: The UK's OfficialCareers Website.

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What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressedto employment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

Of our graduates who entered employment more than threequarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerialposition.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.

Tuition Fees (UK students)

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

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Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

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Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

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All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

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