Undergraduate study
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering 2020/21
Let’s start with ‘Why Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Huddersfield?’
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You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities?
Accreditation
There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Huddersfield?’
All of our full time 3-5 year courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).*
From work placements to accreditations, teaching excellence to employment. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.
Teaching Excellence The University is number one in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2018).
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Future Employment 97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers. (UK domiciled, Full Time, First Degree, DLHE 2016/17)
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Our courses have been accredited by IMechE since 2005 and are subject to an accreditation review on a regular basis *
What’s inside Our courses 04 Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 05 Energy Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 06 Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 07 Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng(Hons) 08 Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */ DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
BEng(Hons) / MEng Your course We want to help you make the most of all the exciting opportunities the automotive industry has to offer. From designing components for high-performance cars, through to working as a trackside team engineer or even designing the next generation of environmentally friendly vehicles. We’ll give you the chance to develop fundamental skills in automotive engineering, and apply them to real-world scenarios. You could get involved with our racing team, Team HARE, and get hands-on with the design, development and build of a single-seat Formula Student car. With the opportunity to compete at international events held in places like Spain and Germany. From your second year onwards you’ll be able to work in a fully equipped automotive laboratory. Expert technicians and tutors will be on hand to guide you through your practical work.
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MEng
Course length: 4yrs full time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Example modules • Engineering Communication and Materials • Engine Systems • Automotive Design • Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.**** Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. *
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Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering.
UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. ***
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Energy Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng Your course There is a growing need to improve how we all use energy in our daily lives, renewable and sustainable energy sources are becoming more and more important. This course helps you understand the issues and develop your skills to find employment in the energy sector. We aim to give you a good grounding in both electrical and mechanical principles. We also look at the commercial side of the industry to help develop your business acumen. You could develop skills in a range of power generation technologies, including nuclear, wind, tidal and solar, as well as the more traditional fossil fuels.
Energy Engineering BEng(Hons) Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */ DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Facilities for your practical work, include our own wind and solar power facility. You could choose to use the facility in your final year for project work.
Example modules • Engineering Communication and Materials • Thermofluids • Analysis of Materials • Advanced Energy Systems
Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as new product reliability engineer, design engineer, lead structural test engineer and pipeline engineer in organisations including Cummins Inc, Weir Power & Industrial, Jaguar Land Rover and Shell.**** Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. *
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Energy Engineering MEng Course length: 4yrs full-time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering.
UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. ***
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)
Mechanical Engineering
Course length: 3yrs full time 4yrs inc. placement yr 2-4yrs part time Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */ DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
BEng(Hons) / MEng Your course From high-performance race cars through to lifesaving medical equipment, railways to green technology, none of this would be possible without mechanical engineers. The course is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the principles and fundamentals of mechanical engineering. You’ll get involved in practical work, projects and problem-solving, we’ll cover a range of topics within the subject, including mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials. We’ll give you the opportunity to design, make and analyse products and processes from a range of different engineering applications. We’ll also look at the business and financial side of your subject, so you can see it in context and get the full picture of how the industry operates. The course is fully accredited by the IMechE, which means it meets the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and goes towards part of the academic requirements you need to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Course length: 4yrs full time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Example modules • Electro-Mechanical Systems • Mechanical Design • Application and Management of CAD/CAM • Eco Design and Intellectual Property Rights
Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.**** Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. *
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Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering.
UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. ***
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng(Hons) Your course
Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full time Entry requirements: A minimum of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at merit in Mechanical Engineering for year 1 entry, or a Higher National Diploma (HND) at merit in Mechanical Engineering for year 2 entry.
If you have studied Mechanical Engineering for at least two years at university or higher education level, this course helps you to build on your knowledge and skills to gain a degree. Mechanical engineers play a vital role in our everyday lives. They design, manufacture and operate a wide range of products and processes. From high-performance cars to lifesaving medical equipment, from railways to green technologies, so much of our world is dependent on the skills of mechanical engineers. This one-year top-up course aims to give you the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. We’ll give you the chance to understand how mechanical engineering contributes in the design and operation of power stations, in making best use of our remaining fossil fuels, in the bio-medical industry, in rail transportation and in the manufacturing sector.
Example modules • Design Analysis • Project Quality and Production Management • Dynamic Analysis and Control • Eco Design and Intellectual Property Rights
Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.* *
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) Course length: Year 0 of a 4 or 5yr degree Entry requirements: CC/MPP in a relevant subject/64 in relevant subjects. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above
Engineering Foundation Year Leading to a BEng(Hons) Your course Perhaps you’re fascinated by engineering, but have never formally studied the subject. Or you may have decided on a career change. It could also be ideal if you do not have the usual academic qualifications to study at degree level. The Foundation Year isn’t a stand-alone course, but makes up the first year of your studies leading to a BEng or MEng degree in our Electronic or Mechanical Engineering courses. To go on to a degree, you must gain an average mark of 50%, and have passed each component of your Foundation Year. We’ll explore mathematics and engineering science, and we’ll also introduce you to electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering. By looking at each discipline in turn, we could help you decide which degree is right for you. During your studies you’ll have the chance to develop a range of transferable skills, including research, report writing and presentations. All these skills could prove useful in any career.
Example modules • Foundation Mathematics • Foundations of Engineering • Communication and Research • Engineering Investigative Studies
Your future Successful completion of the Foundation Year, which means you must pass all four modules and attain an average mark of 50% or over. You can then progress onto one of the undergraduate courses in either of our Electronic Engineering or Mechanical and Automotive Engineering subject areas, and progress onto year one of your chosen degree.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Top One of our engineering labs Middle Team Hare Bottom The Railway Challenge Team
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
Our institution code is HUDDS H60.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44(0)1484 473116 Email. compeng@hud.ac.uk @hudcompeng @HudCompEng HudCompEng
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