Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
A level
Maths
Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Maths at grade B
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About this course
**Mechanical engineering is a combination of science, maths and computing. The skills you will learn are highly sought after by employers. By studying mechanical engineering you can look forward to good job prospects and a varied and fulfilling career.**
Hull has an excellent reputation for teaching Mechanical Engineering. We’re ranked #3 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020.
In your first year, we’ll give you the knowledge and core engineering skills you’ll need throughout your time at university and beyond - CAD, programming and control and thermo fluids are just a few of the areas you’ll cover.
We treat you as a trainee engineer. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained a broad knowledge base and innovative problem-solving skills which you can then apply to a range of mechanical engineering-related industries: automotive, aerospace, energy and medical devices, to name just a few.
Transferable skills - teamwork, problem solving, presentations skills and report writing - are embedded in the programme. The modules you’ll study encourage project-based learning. You’ll get the chance to manufacture and test your concepts. In your first and second years, you will take part in the Global Challenge modules, an enjoyable group exercise where you are set engineering challenges to solve.
Many of our students take the opportunity to spend a year in industry as part of their degree, gaining valuable experience and contacts which will help them in their careers. You could be working for some of the biggest employers in the country. Companies such as RB (formerly Reckitt Benckiser), Airbus, Virgin Media, IBM, BMW Group, Siemens, Microsoft and Smith & Nephew.
But it’s not all study and work - there are lots of extra-curricular activities for you to get involved with as well. Become part of our Formula Student team and you could be building a single seater racing car and competing against other students at Silverstone. There’s a robotics society and you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art FabLab, packed with 3D printers on which to build you prototypes.
Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. That means you will already be on the pathway to Chartered Engineer status. Accreditation also shows employers that you have studied on a programme that meets globally recognised standards for engineering graduates.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Mathematical Tools and Concepts
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
Introduction to Design and Mechanical Engineering Practice
Mathematics and Engineering Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Science
Engineering Global Challenge 1
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Mathematics and Control for Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Design
Stress Analysis and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers
Materials and Manufacture
Engineering Global Challenge 2
Year 3
Core module
Individual Project (Mechanical Engineering)
Compulsory modules
Stress Analysis and Applications of Finite Element Analysis
Thermofluids and Acoustics
Computer Aided Analysis and CADCAM
Optional modules
Materials Selection, Design and the Environment
Lean Manufacture and Business Improvement
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
The University of Hull
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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