Mechanical Engineering  BEng / MEng

Overview

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The Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng course is designed for students who have an interest in transport, energy, materials, industrial design and/or manufacturing of industrial and commercial products.

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Course Fees:

  • Full-time EU: £9,000 (2012/13 fees) per year
  • Full-time Non EU: £13,000 (2012/13 fees) per year

UCAS code:

H301BEng, H305MEng with professional Placement and H300BEng, H304MEng without professional placement.

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Tariff Points

For entry 2012

Tariff Points

Students can transfer from BEng course to MEng at the end of second year based on their grades

BEng:

  • A/AS-level:  340 UCAS tariff points including A-level Maths at grade B and A-level Physics at grade B desirable
  • BTEC:  DMM in ND in a relevant subject and additionally A Level Maths at grade B
  • IB: 32, including a minimum of 6 in Maths at higher level and 6 in Physics desirable
  • 14-19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250; A-Level Maths at grade B.

MEng:

  • A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points, including grade A Level Maths at grade A and A-level Physics at grade B desirable
  • BTEC: DDM in ND in a relevant subject, and additionally A Level Maths at grade A
  • IB: 32, including a minimum of 6 in Maths at higher level and 6 in Physics desirable
  • 14-19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250; A-level Maths at grade A.

Pre-requisites

Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above.

Other Suitable Qualifications

Foundation Programmes

If you do not qualify for direct entry, our partner INTO City University London offers academic preparation programmes which focus on the skills you need. Successful completion of the International Foundation in Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics at INTO City University London means guaranteed progression to this degree.

Kaplan International College (KIC) London

Additionally, the University works in partnership with KIC London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Foundation and Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students including regular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the University is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London course at the required level.

English Requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 87 internet-based total
  • GCSE: English language grade C

English Language Programmes

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City University London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information.

English for Undergraduate Study

Pre-sessional English

Visa Requirements

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Duration:
BEng, full-time: Three years or four years including a professional placement. MEng, full-time: Four years or five years including a professional placement.

Course Content

Mechanical Engineering at City University London prepares you for exciting and rewarding careers requiring technical expertise, initiative and management skills.

Course Structure

Year one:
Year one provides a broad foundation in engineering concepts with a slant towards practical applications. 

Core modules:

  • Basic engineering science
  • Design
  • Engineering laboratory
  • Manufacturing methods
  • Mathematics and computing 


Year two:
The second year puts increasing emphasis on application to complex mechanical systems. 

Core modules:

  • Engineering management
  • Mathematics, statistics and computing
  • Mechanical design, culminating in a team-based mechanical design & build competition
  • Structures, materials, fluid dynamics, mechatronics and thermodynamics, all with engineering application 


Year three:
As well as group design projects, a feature of year three is the individual project, allowing you to investigate a subject of particular interest. As part of the inter-university Formula Student competition, you will have the opportunity to join the City Racing Team in designing, building, marketing and racing a single-seater racing car at Silverstone. BEng students with good grades at the end of the third year may transfer to the MEng programme. 

Core modules:

  • Mechanical structures
  • Mechatronics
  • System reliability
  • Turbomachinery and heat transfer. Plus options from the energy and automotive courses. 


Year four:
Year four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view of engineering design and creativity and innovation in problem solving. You have the opportunity to select a greater number of specialised subjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching:
The course is interdisciplinary and is taught by staff from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Informatics, as well as hospital consultants and experts from the medical industry. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials, supplemented by laboratory-based or theoretical coursework. 

Assessment:
Assessment is based on marks obtained throughout each year for coursework and for the mid-year and end-of-year examinations. The final degree classification is based on marks obtained in the second and final academic years.

Fees

  • Full-time EU: £9,000 (2012/13 fees) per year
  • Full-time Non EU: £13,000 (2012/13 fees) per year

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

Scholarships

New for 2012 entrants: Up to £3,000 cash each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.

Prizes

There are a number of prizes and awards for students who perform well in examinations and project work. Details of the prizes can be obtained from the Associate Dean for the relevant subject area. In addition, the committee may make recommendations for University awards.

Placements

Placement year (optional): You are strongly encouraged to undertake a one year, industrial training placement prior to the final year of academic study. You will be paid a salary while on your placement and, as this forms an integral part of the course, overseas students are eligible.

You can gain a greater understanding of the mechanical engineering profession which may count towards the experience required for a professional engineering qualification. Recent placements have included TOTAL Oil, Jaguar Cars, National Grid, Rolls-Royce and BP.

Career Prospects

Professional accreditation and career options:
The MEng, BEng Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Engineering Council, and provides the path for graduates to gain chartered status.

Mechanical Engineering graduates work in industries such as transport, power, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and fuel. They are involved in research, product and process design, manufacturing, maintenance, decommissioning, sustainability assessment and management.

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Mechanical Engineering

UCAS code: H301BEng, H305MEng with professional Placement and H300BEng, H304MEng without professional placement.

Applications for degree courses must be made through UCAS. You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

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You can apply for up to five universities on the form. Please take care to enter the correct course code, particularly for subjects with a foundation year or with BSc and BEng options. UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each university can only see their entry and not those of other universities you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City University London is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities. You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £21 application fee. If you want to apply to City only, you can make a single choice application at a reduced rate of £11. The UCAS code for City University London is C60.

When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2012 should arrive at UCAS between 1 September 2011 and 15 January 2012. Applications that arrive after 15 January 2012 will be considered only at the University's discretion. When your application is acknowledged by UCAS, you will be sent a personal identification number so that you can access your records via Track on the UCAS website.

Enquiries

For general enquiries about the admissions process, please contact the
Admissions Office.
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E: ugadmissions@city.ac.uk

If your enquiry is about admission to a particular course, you should contact the admissions tutor for that course (please see the course description for contact details).