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Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng

Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics BEng/MEng

Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design BEng/MEng

Mechanical Engineering with Building Services BEng/MEng

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Degree programmes inMechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is Brunel’s longest-established degree subject taught in one of the largest and most successful mechanical engineering departments in the country

Brunel University London is one of the top

100 engineering universities in the world ‘Times Higher

Education (THE) World University Rankings 2014/5’

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Mechanical Engineering is taught in one of the largest and most successful mechanical engineering departments in the country.

Named after the ground-breaking British engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it’s particularly important to us that our engineering courses are of the highest standard. Inspired by the ethos of Brunel’s legacy, your curiosity and creativity as a student here will always be encouraged.

As a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate you’ll find yourself in a challenging but supportive environment where excellence and enterprise is at the heart of everything we – and you - do.

Professor Hamid Bahai Head of Department

UCAS CodesWelcome

Brunel University London code

B84 BRUNLApply online at www.ucas.com

You will need one of the following:

The qualifications you need

This information was correct as we went to print but it’s always a good idea to check the website www.brunel.ac.uk/courses for updates.

Mechanical Engineering BEngH303 3 years (FT)

H304 4 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics BEngH3HL 3 years (FT)

H3HK 4 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design BEngH330 3 years (FT)


Mechanical Engineering with Building Services BEng H3KF 3 years (FT)

H3K2 4 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Mechanical Engineering MEngH301 4 years (FT)


Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics MEngHH34 4 years (FT)

HHH4 5 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design MEngH320 4 years (FT)


Mechanical Engineering with Building Services MEngHK22 4 years (FT)

HKF2 5 years (FT) thick-sandwich

For the BEng

GCE A-level AAB, including Maths and Physics (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).

IB Diploma 33 points, including 6 and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and Higher Level Physics.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D, including Distinctions in Further Mathematics and Further or Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications.

For BTEC Level 3 and A-level combinations please check the Mechanical Engineering page on our website.

Access to HE Diploma Complete and pass Access to Engineering course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. All Maths and Physics units must be Distinctions at Level 3.

You will also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

For the MEng

GCE A-level AAA, including Maths and Physics (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).

IB Diploma 34 points, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in Higher Level Physics.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D*, including Distinctions in Further Mathematics and Further or Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications.

For BTEC Level 3 and A-level combinations please check the Mechanical Engineering page on our website.

Access to HE Diploma courses are not accepted for MEng entry. Access students should apply for the BEng in this subject. Once you have achieved the progression requirements on the BEng programme you can transfer to MEng at the end of Year 2.

You will also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

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Why choose Mechanical Engineering?Mechanical engineering covers the design and development of every kind of machine - from supersonic fighter jets and super cars to bicycles and mobile phones.

Many mechanical engineers specialise in areas such as aerospace, automotive, rail transport, chemical, computer, telecommunication, manufacturing, and power generation industries. Others cross over into other disciplines, working on everything from artificial organs to the expanding field of healthcare. And some use the transferable skills they learn on their mechanical engineering degree as preparation for practising finance or law.

In fact, every product or service has probably been touched in some way by a mechanical engineer. Today’s world would struggle without you!

Why choose Mechanical Engineering at Brunel?Brunel University London is a world top 100 engineering university. (Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2014/5.)

We pioneered the concept of sandwich courses with a paid year working in industry. 50 years on we still pave the way when it comes to establishing links with the working world, and giving our students invaluable industrial and commercial insight. Taking the MEng sandwich programme gives you a fast-track route to chartered engineering status. We are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Mechanical engineers deal with the design and production of the machines, systems and structures that are taken for granted in the modern world. The range and diversity of career choice is consequently tremendous. Our range of mechanical engineering courses is designed to meet the needs of industry and reflect our world-class research interests including:

• energy and environmental engineering

• internal combustion engines and their fuels

• materials and manufacturing

We’re here to make sure you make the most of this wealth of engineering opportunity.

Profile

Asad Parker, (Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics BEng)

“Brunel is a university that encompasses work and rest and play. The atmosphere here is one of a kind, and it really makes you feel welcome and a part of the Brunel family from day one. I have met some amazing people during my time, and have already formed what I think will be long lasting friendships.

One of the biggest reasons that I chose Brunel was because it stood out me as an engineering university with strong associations and links to various companies, locally and worldwide, making their graduate opportunities second to none.

The range of clubs and societies will surprise you

– there is something to suit everyone, and I’ve never seen such a wide range at other universities. With a range from anime to skydiving, the possibilities are endless. Brunel has become a home to me, I am proud to be a Brunelian!”

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What we teach All BEng and MEng courses have a common year one and year two. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Mechanical Engineering BEng Level one (year one)

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics

• Fundamentals of Thermofluids

• Analytical Methods and Skills

• Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Electrical Machines

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Mechanical Laboratories, technical drawing and workshop experience

Level two (year two)

• Solid Body Mechanics

• Thermofluids

• Computing, Analytical Methods, Control and Instrumentation

• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice

• Design and Analysis of Mechanical Systems and Components

Level three (year three)

• Major Individual Project

• Sustainability, Mechatronics and IC Engines

• FEA, CFD and Design of Engineering Systems

• Professional Engineering Practice

Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics BEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Principles of Aircraft Design



Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design BEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Vehicle Design and IC Engines



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Mechanical Engineering MEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Sustainability, Mechatronics and IC Engines

• FEA, CFD and Numerical Modelling


Level five (year four)

• Major Group Project

• Strategic Management, Innovation and Enterprise

• Advanced Computer Aided Engineering

• Advanced Modelling and Design

• Advanced Thermofluids

• Advanced Solid Body Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering with Building Services BEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Mechanical and Electrical Services for Buildings



Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics MEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Principles of Aircraft Design










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Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design MEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Vehicle Design and IC Engines










Mechanical Engineering with Building Services MEngLevel one (year one)









• Thermofluids






• Mechanical and Electrical Services for Buildings










Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it.

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How we teachYou’ll learn in a mix of lectures, laboratory sessions, design studio workshops and one-to-one supervision. You will produce assignments, project work, reports on laboratory practicals, oral presentations, short tests and examinations.

We believe that interacting with students from different specialisms and with different interests is an important part of your university experience. Hence our Year 1 project - a design-based competition between teams of students from a range of subjects, enabling you to learn from each other and collaborate as you would in the working world.

Getting ready for workWe have a reputation for producing graduates of the highest calibre, ready to meet the challenges of employment. Our students often have job offers before they graduate.

If you opt for a sandwich course you’ll go on high-quality, paid work placement which not only gives you experience and academic credit, but also develops the competencies valued by the IMechE, fast-tracking you towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Brunel Mechanical Engineering graduates go on to work in a vast range of exciting industrial, commercial and public sector industries including aviation, agricultural machinery, automotive design, energy and environmental engineering, gas and water supply, oil production, mining and mineral processing, nuclear power, patent engineering, the armed forces and the railways.

Our four Mechanical Engineering courses

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering gives you a broad and solid grounding in the subject. The specialisms in this respected general degree include sustainability and mechatronics which can be applied across the manufacturing sector, or more specifically in areas such as biomedical engineering.

www.brunel.ac.uk/mechengin-beng

Profile

Kanza Amanullah, (Mechanical Engineering BEng)

“Brunel was the obvious choice for me when deciding on a place of study. It is a campus-based university within London, with an excellent reputation for engineering. Brunel invests heavily within engineering and it shows with the great technical facilities. Particularly within engineering, employers value the name ‘Brunel’.

I cannot stress enough to prospective students how invaluable enrolling on the sandwich course was to me - an industrial placement will add to your foundations needed to complete your final year of study and of course will make you more employable. Brunel has an award-winning placement and careers service that is dedicated to help you every step of the way.

For a woman looking to get into engineering I would recommend Brunel. There are a host of incentives available including a society dedicated to women in engineering and design.

After obtaining my BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering from Brunel I have secured a role working in product development in the oil and gas industry. This degree has been fundamental to both obtaining my position and in underpinning the foundations of knowledge that assist me in my career in engineering.”

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Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics shares several of the aircraft design topics studied on our aerospace and aviation degrees.

The course will introduce you to the exciting world of aeronautics and aerospace – an industry working at the frontiers of advanced technology. In the latter part of the course you will study aircraft aerodynamics, avionics, aircraft design and flight mechanics.

www.brunel.ac.uk/mechenginaero-beng

Mechanical Engineering with Automotive DesignMechanical Engineering with Automotive Design shares several of the vehicle design topics studied on our automotive and motorsport degrees.

In recent years the UK automotive industry has invested heavily in CAD and new test facilities. This, coupled with the shift towards automated manufacture, is leading to the adoption of new materials technology. This course introduces you to these developments and to the field of automotive design as a whole.

www.brunel.ac.uk/mechenginautodesign-beng

Mechanical Engineering with Building ServicesMechanical Engineering with Building Services includes topics in which many of our research staff lead the field, for example the natural ventilation of deep-plan buildings and the application of solar energy in buildings.

Modern businesses demand an increasingly high-quality environment in which to work. The design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting and security systems are becoming more complex, efficient and sophisticated to meet this demand. This course covers all the fundamental elements of mechanical engineering and design and provides background in subjects like electronics, electrical engineering, control, energy and environment.

www.brunel.ac.uk/mechenginbuildservs-beng

Please note that, if you join us on the BEng, you can transfer to the MEng programme at the end of the second year provided you reach a pre-set progression standard.

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Come and visit

The best way to get a real feel for Brunel’s buzzing atmosphere is to come visit us, explore campus and meet our staff and students.

Open daysWe run regular Open Days where you can chat with students and lecturers and explore the campus. Check our website for dates www.brunel.ac.uk/openday

Campus toursWe run Campus Tours where our student ambassadors will show you around campus and answer your questions about student life at Brunel. Check our website for dates.

Individual visitsIf you can’t make an Open Day, feel free to contact us on [email protected] and we’ll happily arrange for you to come in and chat with a member of staff.

Getting hereDetails on how to find us are online at www.brunel.ac.uk/directions

Useful informationAccommodationAs a first year undergraduate you’re guaranteed a room on campus. We accommodate over 4500 students in five different complexes which creates a fantastic live/study atmosphere.

Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4 to 16, and 30 of our 33 halls have en-suite facilities. The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for co-habiting couples. Adapted and disabled rooms are available in the Isambard Complex, Mill Hall and Fleming Hall.

All rooms are fully furnished with bed and bedding, a desk, chest of drawers, wardrobe and free wifi. Accommodation costs vary between £104.00 to £132.50 a week (based on 2014-15 costs).

Find out more at www.brunel.ac.uk/accommodation or take a look at our Flickr account www.flickr.com/photos/accom

Fees and fundingFor information about fees and scholarships, go to www.brunel.ac.uk/ugfees

Disability and dyslexia supportWe want you to make the most of life at Brunel and fulfil your potential.Please get in touch www.brunel.ac.uk/disability

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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. A contract is made at the point when an applicant accepts an offer from Brunel, meeting any conditions, and the acceptance is communicated to Brunel or the clearing system acting for Brunel, and this contract is confirmed. All students are required, as a condition of registration, to abide by and submit to the University’s statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules, which are published on the University’s website (a hard copy is available from the Registry at the Uxbridge address). Note: the information contained within this course brochure is correct at the time of going to print (June 2015).

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