Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2/4+0)


Course outline


Mechanical Engineering apply their scientific knowledge to solve problems and design machines that help us to enjoy a better lifestyle. They work in every sector of industry, in areas such as design, development, research, consultancy, manufacture or marketing, combining technical and managerial expertise. Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of all the engineering disciplines and graduates find employment in every sector of industry. The course provides an excellent foundation in engineering science and design and also offers opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in areas such automotive and aerospace engineering.


Course structure


We offer two options for this degree:


Option 1: two years’ study in Ningbo, following by two years’ study on a fully integrated programme in Nottingham.


Option 2: four years’ study in Ningbo, with one-year “study abroad” possibilities.


Year One (Preliminary Year-Ningbo)


In this foundation year, the focus is on a special programme and English for academic purposes. Designed by highly-experienced staff at the Univsity’s Centre for English Language Education, this programme prepares students fully for their degree courses. Common modules of study across all degrees include:


written and oral communication and study skills
sciences such as physics and chemistry maths for engineering and computer science
engineering communication and IT skills. This module will have a hands-on approach to ensure competency in: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additionally, the module involves the use of a software environment (eg MATLAB) to help solve engineering and mathematical problems related concepts and methods studied during the year while introducing programming technical material in drawing, schematic and graphical format.
Students work in small groups to develop their academic English language skills.


Year Two (Qualifying Year-Ningbo)


 Common modules of study covered in the first part of the year include:


Professional engineering skills
Engineering mathematics
Engineering solid mechanics
Fluid mechanics & hydraulics
Introduction to electrical & electronic engineering
Specialised modules include:


Materials & materials forming
Design and manufacture
Thermodynamics
Introduction to Electromechanical System
Year Three (Part I-Nottingham or Ningbo)


 Modules include:


Engineering design (including materials and manufacture)
Engineering science (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of solids, dynamics)
Mathematics
Computer programming
Management
Year Four (Part II-Nottingham or Ningbo)


 Modules include:


Computer modelling techniques
Management
A major individual project
Optional modules will allow students to follow specific themes and to develop areas of expertise and interest