University of Bradford
School of Engineering, Design and Technology
Awarding and teaching institution: / University of BradfordFinal award: / BEng (Honours) [National Qualifications Framework Level H]
Programme titles: / (a) Mechanical Engineering
(b) Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Programme accredited by: / IMechE
Duration: / 3 years full time; 4 years sandwich
UCAS code:
Subject benchmark statement: / Engineering
Date produced: / original: 12 March 2002; updated: May 2009
Engineering is fundamental to the economic and social prosperity of the UK. It is the profession responsible for the creation of all material objects and systems necessary for modern life from concept to customer to decommissioning. Engineering is fundamental to the creation and sustainability of the environment itself. Your studies at Bradford will be a foundation for life aimed at developing an understanding of technical principles and competence in their application and a wide range of personal and professional skills. An excellent way to develop these skills is to undertake an industrial placement as an integral part of your degree studies. Upon graduation you will have the capacity for professional growth, which may include seeking Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The ability of an engineer to think clearly and logically is widely appreciated by many other professions and your studies may well be a stepping-stone to an alternative career in accountancy, teaching, law etc – a real foundation for life.
The School places emphasis on both teaching and research. We have particular research strengths in automotive engineering (especially component design and manufacturing quality); materials engineering (including the creation of complex components from powders, composites, and polymers); computer modelling and design (creation, virtual testing, and rapid prototyping). We conduct this research jointly with many companies including Ford, Jaguar, and Land Rover and this work shapes and informs our undergraduate programmes.
The aims of the programme are:-
· To produce graduates who possess the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to be creative and competitive.
· To produce graduates who possess the discipline specific and Personal skills to critically evaluate information, assumptions, arguments and concepts in order to solve engineering problems.
· To produce graduates who possess the qualities and skills to pursue programmes of further study, or to move directly into responsible employment where they will manage their own learning.
· To provide the educational requirements (in compliance with UK-SPEC) when combined with a period of further learning to permit progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.
Learning outcomes indicate what you should know and understand, and be able to do on successful completion of one of the courses. Engineering is an inter-active process usually involving creation, planning, analysis, design, economic evaluation, manufacture, operation & maintenance and decommissioning with a view to minimising environmental impact. On successful completion of this course, you will develop the following:
· Knowledge and Understanding of:
o The fundamental concepts, principles and theories underpinning Mechanical and Automotive Engineering with core knowledge in: mechanics of materials, solids and dynamics (Mechanical Engineering) or vehicle engines, electronics and dynamics (Mechanical and Automotive Engineering)
o The principles and practice of engineering design and manufacture
o Business and management practices that are relevant to engineering and engineers
o Detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of key concepts, principles and theories required for successful innovation.
· Intellectual Abilities
o Apply engineering principles to the critical analysis of problems in order to create innovative design solutions.
o Evaluate designs, process and product, and make improvement
o Critically review an existing body of knowledge, plan an original study and utilise research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data.
· Practical Skills
o Use software packages in the analysis, modelling and simulation, and design of engineering systems
o Use numerical methods for modelling and analysing engineering problems relevant to your chosen specialism;
o Selection and application of principles and data collection & manipulation methods to support problem solving;
o skills of analysis, synthesis & evaluation to support design;
o Plan, undertake and report an investigation.
o Apply standard laboratory methods to obtain accurate data
· General Transferable Skills
o Work in groups in order to meet shared objectives
o Communicate with a variety of audience using a range of techniques
o Use problem solving strategies to develop innovative solutions
o Reflect on the need for further personal and professional development to improve your own performance.
The curriculum
The map of the curriculum which you will study on either course is detailed on the next page showing core (C) and optional (O) modules. Each year, or stage, of an Honours course comprises 2 semesters with 60 credits being studied in each semester. For 10 credit modules all of the teaching and assessment is undertaken in the same semester. Some of the 20 credit modules have teaching and assessment which occurs in both semesters.
The two degrees Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical and Automotive Engineering are common in Stages 1 and 2. They are differentiated in Stage 3 where students on the automotive programme take their studies to a greater depth in Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Control Systems, and Engines. You can transfer between the two programmes;
We strongly encourage you to undertake a year of industrial placement between stages 2 and 3. The School has many contacts with relevant organisations and arranges for interviews with those in which you have an interest. It is then your task to impress them sufficiently to gain an offer of employment. The work undertaken during the placement is monitored by the University and counts towards the industrial training requirements of the IMechE. Successful completion of the placement (50%) is recognised by the award of a Diploma of Industrial Studies.
Assessment regulations: a summary (the text of the progression regulations is maintained on the Web)
To pass and proceed from each stage to the next, and also to be eligible for a classified Honours award, you must achieve at least 40% in 100 credits and 35% in the other 20 credits
Students who perform well during stage 1 will have the option of transferring to stage 2 of the BEng MEng programme. To be considered for transfer to the MEng in Mechanical Engineering at the end of either stage 1 or 2 you must achieve (at first attempt) either at least 55% in 100 Credits and 40% in the other 20 credits or an average of at least 60% over all of the 120 credits with at least 40% in 100 credits and 35% in the other 20 credits.
The class and division of the Honours degree that you are awarded is based on the overall weighted marks that you receive for each stage; Stage 2 contributes 30% and Stage 3, 70%. The classes and divisions of the Honours degree are awarded on the basis of the following final overall weighted average marks (the Board of Examiners has a discretion of ± 2%):
70.0% or above: / First Class Honours60.0% or above: / Second Class Honours – First Division
50.0% or above: / Second Class Honours – Second Division
otherwise: / Third Class Honours
If you complete Stage 1 successfully, you are eligible for a Certificate of Higher Education; if you complete Stage 2 successfully, you are eligible for a Diploma of Higher Education. The learning outcomes for these awards and the final award are consistent with those of the national qualifications framework for England.
BEng Mechanical Engineering & Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
Code / Credits / Stage / Sem / Level / Unit Title / Mech / M&AutoENG1074L / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Engineering Mathematics (Mechanical) / C / C
ENG1056M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Engineering Computation / C / C
ENG1064M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Materials Technology & Processing / C / C
ENG1033M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Introductory Mechatronics / C / C
ENG1039M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Automotive Technology / C / C
ENG1004M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Manufacturing Systems / C / C
ENG1074L / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Engineering Mathematics (Mechanical) / C / C
ENG1062M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Structural Mechanics / C / C
ENG1032M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Fluid Mechanics 1 / C / C
ENG1052M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Introductory Solid Modelling / C / C
ENG1002M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Mechanics of Machines / C / C
ENG1016M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Stage 1 Project / C / C
ENG2087M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Further Engineering Analysis (Mechanical) / C / C
CY-0205M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Sensors & Actuators / C / C
ENG2026M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Structural & Solid Mechanics / C / C
ENG2034M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Thermodynamics / C / C
ENG2015M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Design for Manufacture & Assembly / C / C
ENG2038M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Fluid Mechanics 2 / C / C
ENG2028M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Computer Modelling Techniques / C / C
ENG2030M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Statistics / O / O
ENG2016M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Introductory Control / C / C
ENG2005M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Vehicle Engineering / C / C
ENG2033M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Aerodynamic Design / O / O
ENG2023M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Materials / C / C
ENG2002M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Dynamics / C / C
ENG3042J / 10,20 / 3 / 1, 2 / 3 / Project / C / C
ENG3014M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Product Design & Innovation / C / O
ENG3076M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Materials Failure Analysis / O / O
EN-3002M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Environmental Law & Policy / O / O
ENG4037M / 10 / 3 / 1 / M / Computer Applications of Num. Methods / O / O
ENG3069M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Car Safety and Legislation / - / O
ENG4087M / 10 / 3 / 1 / M / Manufacturing, Planning & Control / O / O
ENG3037M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Engine & Powertrain / O / C
ENG3009M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Project Management / O / O
ENG3048M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Six Sigma for Business Excellence / C / O
ENG3004M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Vehicle Dynamics / O / C
ENG3008M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Advanced Design Applications / C / C
ENG4064M / 10 / 3 / 2 / M / Sustainable Energy / C / O
ENG3011M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Corporate Strategy & Engineering Management / C / C
ENG3019M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Advanced Control / O / O
ENG3021M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Vehicle Control Systems / O / O
ENG3049M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 2 / Reliability Engineering / O / O
No more than 20 credit level M modules can be chosen in stage 3
C = Core O = Optional - = Module not included for the course
Although the University does not recruit directly to the Ordinary degrees this route is available to students for whom a less intense course of study is appropriate. These courses comprise 100 credits at stage 1 and 80 credits at stages 2 and 3. The progression and award regulations are similar to those for the Honours courses except 40% must be achieved in 80 credits at stage 1 and 60 credits at subsequent stages.
Ordinary Mechanical & Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
code / credits / Stage / Sem / level / unit title / Mech / M&AENG1064M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Materials Technology & Processing / C / C
ENG1056M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Engineering Computation / C / C
ENG1004M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Manufacturing Systems / C / C
ENG1***L / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Engineering Analysis (Mechanical) / C / C
ENG1033M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Introductory Mechatronics / C / C
ENG1039M / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / Automotive Technology / C / C
ENG1002M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Mechanics of Machines / C / C
ENG1062M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Structural Mechanics / C / C
ENG1***L / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Engineering Analysis (Mechanical) / C / C
ENG1032M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Fluid Mechanics 1 / C / C
ENG1052M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Introductory Solid Modelling / C / C
ENG1016M / 10 / 1 / 2 / 1 / Stage 1 Project / C / C
ENG2***M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Further Engineering Analysis (Mechanical) / O / O
ENG2026M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Structural & Solid Mechanics / O / O
ENG2038M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Fluid Mechanics 2 / O / O
ENG2015M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Design for Manufacture & Assembly / C / O
ENG2034M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Thermodynamics / O / O
CY-0205M / 10 / 2 / 1 / 2 / Sensors & Actuators / O / O
ENG2023M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Materials / C / O
ENG2033M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Aerodynamic Design / O / O
ENG2016M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Introductory Control / O / O
ENG2005M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Vehicle Engineering / O / C
ENG2002M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Dynamics / O / O
ENG2030M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Engineering Statistics / O / O
ENG2028M / 10 / 2 / 2 / 2 / Computer Modelling Techniques / O / O
ENG3014M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Product Design & Innovation / O / O
ENG3076M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Materials Failure Analysis / O / O
ENG3037M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Engine & Powertrain / O / C
EN-3002M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Environmental Law & Policy / O / O
ENG3069M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Car Safety and Legislation / - / O
ENG3009M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Project Management / O / O
ENG4087M / 10 / 3 / 1 / M / Manufacturing, Planning & Control / O / O
ENG3048M / 10 / 3 / 1 / 3 / Six Sigma for Business Excellence / O / O
ENG3042J / 30 / 3 / 1, 2 / 3 / Project / O / O
ENG3008M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Advanced Design Applications / O / O
ENG3004M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Vehicle Dynamics / O / C
ENG3049M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 2 / Reliability Engineering / O / O
ENG3021M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Vehicle Control Systems / O / O
ENG3011M / 10 / 3 / 2 / 3 / Corporate Strategy & Engineering Management / O / O
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