Mechanical and Automotive Engineering 2017/18 Undergraduate Guide by University of Huddersfield

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Undergraduate study 2017/18

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An award-winning University

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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.

Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.

A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.

Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.

Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards

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Welcome to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Mechanical engineering has the power to improve people’s lives and new developments can have a real impact on society. At Huddersfield we’re passionate about engineering; it’s where are our roots lie, as The Technical School and Mechanics’ Institute formed in 1884. Our innovative research helps to inform our teaching and ensure that what you study is contemporary and relevant. Our courses are designed to combine industry knowledge and academic theory with practical experience to support you in graduating ready for work or further study. We offer you invaluable real-world experience through the optional placement

year, as well as opportunities for development and creativity. We aim to help you realise your potential and gain the knowledge to succeed. You’ll have access to industry standard facilities and be supported by the teaching team which has a wealth of professional experience, and is always there to lend you a helping hand. We’re connected to a range of engineering organisations and the majority of our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). I look forward to meeting you! Dr Leigh Fleming Subject Area Leader

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I’m with such likeminded people and I’ve made friends for life. I will keep in touch with the staff too and probably ask them for advice when I’m in industry. Ryan Day, Mechanical Engineering MEng Members of Team HARE working on their Formula Student race car for the competition organised by the IMechE

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The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy *

£26,076

Average mechanical engineering graduate starting salary ***

Opportunity to undertake an industry placement

Home to the Institute of Railway Research, a world-leading centre in the field of railway engineering and risk

Engineers help to improve people’s lives; they overcome problems, invent new ways of doing things and help create everything from awesome structures to entire transport networks. Our courses give you the opportunity to develop expertise in a variety of areas. We offer four course levels: • MEng – Integrated Master’s course lasting four years (five with a placement year). Extends your undergraduate studies to Master’s level within a single course. • BEng(Hons) – Bachelor’s degree course lasting three years (four with a placement year). • Top-up – for those who’ve already completed two years of Higher Education study in a related subject. • Foundation Year – preparation year for undergraduate study. In the last three years we have invested £200k in new equipment for our engineering students.

Some of our students gaining great experience on placement working for Vauxhall.

Our facilities are typical of what you would find in engineering companies. They include design and analysis software, an advanced automotive laboratory with vehicle and engine test facilities (including a 4 – post ride simulator), a railway locomotive test facility, a wind tunnel and thermal imaging labs. In the real-world engineers with different skills work together on projects, so we provide opportunities for you to experience this by working on exciting projects with students from other courses. You could have the opportunity to join a team of students entering the IMechE’s Railway Challenge, or the chance to join our Formula Student team. You can also work with students from across the University through our Honeypot and ICE projects. These offer you the chance to take part in lectures, workshops and design challenges set by external companies. Previous companies have included the BBC, Pacific Lifestyle and SPX ClydeUnion.

Most of our full-time 3-5 year courses are accredited by the IMechE** * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching. ** For registration as a Chartered Engineer additional further learning may be required.

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Courses

Graduates employed:

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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MEng

In the UK alone, the automotive manufacturing industry turned over £69.5bn in 2014**. This is forecasted to grow year on year, providing many career prospects for those skilled in this area. Automotive engineering is a global industry and there are opportunities worldwide for graduates.

Key information: UCAS code: H332 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject DDD at BTEC in an accepted science/technology subject 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

To help you make the most of all the exciting opportunities the industry has to offer, this course is designed to prepare you for a range of careers. Our aim is to enable you to develop the skills and knowledge for a future in designing components for high performance cars, working as a trackside team engineer or designing the next generation of mass produced vehicles.

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey) For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

This course gives you the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in automotive engineering and apply them to real life scenarios through your projects. For example, there is a chance for you to join our racing team, Team Hare, and get hands-on with the design, development and build of a single seat Formula Student car. You could then take part in the international competition events held at Silverstone and in Hungary. Your learning is supported by a fully equipped automotive laboratory (from Year 2 onwards) and our expert technicians who will help to guide you through your practical work.

Joshua Birkett, Automotive and Mechanical Enginering MEng, placement with Bosch, Nuneaton “I was given a lot of trust and scope to work by myself. Working with prototype vehicles, driving, taking calibration measurements. I even drove to Austria to take part in a 5 – 6 day test trip!”

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Graduates employed:

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Energy Engineering MEng

Providing sustainable energy sources is one of the greatest challenges facing engineers today. The energy industry is centred on large scale electrical power generation and distribution, but there is also a drive to improve how we use energy in our everyday lives, through producing heat and power from renewable sources.

Key information: UCAS code: H221 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject DDD at BTEC in an accepted science/technology subject 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

This course aims to help to prepare you for a career in this important and exciting industry by giving you a good grounding in both electrical and mechanical principles and a sound understanding of business. We’ll offer you the opportunity to develop skills in a range of power generation technologies including

nuclear, wind, tidal and solar, in addition to more traditional fossil fuels. The University has excellent facilities for practical work including our own wind and solar power facility, which you may use in your final year for project work. We endeavour to offer you as much real-world experience as possible and so this course features an optional placement year, which is a chance for you to gain some invaluable practical experience. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) which means it contributes to part of the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

Victor Ikpe, Energy Engineering MEng, placement with JN Bentley Ltd, Durham “I’m Project Manager for an electrical project after just five months, so my placement has already helped me gain a massive insight into the professional world. In August, I was nominated for the Staff Member of the Month Award which was a big achievement for a placement student.”

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Mechanical Engineering MEng

Engineering is the cornerstone of technological development which has a real impact on the world around us. Mechanical engineers play a vital role in our everyday lives. They design, manufacture and operate a diverse range of products and processes, from high performance race cars, lifesaving medical equipment, railway vehicles and infrastructure to green and sustainable technologies.

Key information: UCAS code: H303 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject DDD at BTEC in an accepted science/technology subject 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

This course aims to provide you with an excellent grounding in the principles and fundamentals of mechanical engineering through practical work, project work and problem solving activities. Your studies will cover areas including mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials. You’ll be supported in

Accredited by the IMechE gaining the skills to design, make and analyse products and processes from a range of different engineering applications. You’ll also study the business and financial management aspects of mechanical engineering to help you gain a full understanding of how industry operates. To help further your commercial knowledge, you have the option of undertaking a placement year and there are also chances to take part in national events such as and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student and Railway Challenge competitions.

Jonathan Slocombe, Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons), placement with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, Germany “I have found my placement to be the most useful part of my degree to date. I have heavily contributed to projects important to Rolls Royce Motor Cars continued success, which in turn has helped in making me more of a professional and responsible person.”

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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)

The automotive industry is worldwide and presents many career opportunities, whether you’re interested in working as a trackside team engineer or designing the next generation of mass produced vehicles.

Key information: UCAS code: H333 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject

This course aims to prepare you for a range of careers by covering the fundamentals of engineering science and reinforcing your knowledge in practical sessions and through projects as you progress through the course. Your learning is supported by a fully equipped automotive laboratory (from Year 2 onwards) and our expert technicians who will help to guide you through your practical work.

DMM at BTEC in an accepted science/ technology subject 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Successful completion of the Engineering Foundation Year

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

You have the chance to take part in competitions such as the IMechE’s Formula Student, where our university racing team (Team HARE) get hands-on with the design, development and build of a single seat Formula Student car. If you attain an overall yearly average grade of 60% or above during your first two years of study, there’s a chance for you to transfer onto the integrated Master’s MEng route. The MEng route has higher entry requirements at the outset and you study for an extra year to help you gain a deeper understanding of the subject.

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Energy Engineering BEng(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: H224 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject DMM at BTEC in an accepted science/ technology subject 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Successful completion of the Engineering Foundation Year

The energy industry is looking for smarter and more efficient ways to use the planet’s natural resources, but is also developing renewable sources of energy in order to secure our future power supplies. This is an exciting and challenging industry to be a part of.

Throughout your studies you have the opportunity to work on project based assessments, both individually and as part of a group. This helps to ensure you get the chance to put the theory into practice and supports you in developing skills for your future career.

The course content has been designed to support you in gaining a good grounding in both electrical and mechanical principles and a sound understanding of business and the energy industry. We’ll offer you the opportunity to develop skills in a range of power generation technologies.

This course features an optional placement year, which is a chance for you to gain some invaluable practical experience. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) which means it contributes to part of the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer status (IEng).

Opportunity to transfer to the MEng course**

Access to professional standard facilities

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of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry

** Transfer requires an overall yearly average grade of 60% or above during your first two years

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Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Mechanical engineers have the knowledge and the ability to help improve so many lives. They play a part in creating almost every kind of machinery you can think of. Whether it’s lifesaving medical equipment, railway technologies and vehicles, cars or bicycles, a mechanical engineer has been involved in the development process.

Key information: UCAS code: H300 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level including Mathematics and at least one other suitable science/ technology subject DMM at BTEC in an accepted science/ technology subject 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

This course aims to help you gain a broad knowledge of the principles of mechanical engineering. We support you in this through practical work, project work and problem solving activities. Throughout the course you’ll explore areas including mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid

Successful completion of the Engineering Foundation Year

Opportunity to transfer to the MEng course** mechanics and materials. This is to help you gain the skills to design, make and analyse products and processes from a range of different engineering applications. You’ll also study the business management aspects of the mechanical engineering industry to help you gain a full understanding of how it operates. To help further your understanding there are also chances to partake in national events such as and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student and Railway Challenge competitions.

Karl Dransfield, Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) placement with Triumph Motorcycles, Hinckley, Leicestershire “I had responsibility for designing motorcycle powertrain components. I was given lots of training on industry standard software and I feel I developed professional skills which can only be gained through industrial experience. Experience working for such a world-renowned company is also a great addition to my CV.” ** Transfer requires an overall yearly average grade of 60% or above during your first two years hud.ac.uk 11

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Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

This top-up course has been designed for those who have completed at least two years of university or Higher Education study in a related subject. It’s for students who would like to top-up their existing vocational qualification to a full degree. This course aims to extend your current knowledge, providing you with the chance to gain a great qualification to further progress your career.

Key information: UCAS code: H302 Duration: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit, or equivalent, in a Science/Technology subject ** Foundation Degree in a Science/Technology subject** Completion of 2 years of a degree course in a Science/ Technology subject** ** Your previous studies should be in a physics or engineering science related area. Other sciences may not be acceptable as they may not contain the relevant mathematical components that are an essential requirement for this course.

* W hilst this is a top-up course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course are available, 88% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey)

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Mechanical engineers play a vital role in our everyday lives. They design, manufacture and operate a diverse range of products and processes, from high performance race cars, lifesaving medical equipment, railway vehicles and infrastructure to green and sustainable technologies.

Access to professional standard facilities

Dedicated Student Support and Guidance Officers in the School of Computing and Engineering This course aims to help you develop your understanding of the value of mechanical engineering 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.

John Roberts, graduated Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons) 2014, now Aftermarket Engineer at SPXFlow and studying part-time Mechanical Engineering MSc “I can’t recommend the University enough for Mechanical Engineering. The direct engineering skills I have gained have given me a much greater understanding of the day to day work I am involved in but it is also the transferable skills such as presenting, report writing and all round confidence that have helped me progress further in my career”

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Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons)

The Foundation Year has been designed to provide an excellent route into studying engineering, particularly if you do not hold the usual academic qualifications required or if you’re looking for a career change.

Key information: UCAS code: H108 Duration: year 0 of a 4-5 year degree Entry requirements: CC at A Level MPP at BTEC 64 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including one A Level pass

The Foundation Year is not a stand-alone course but it’s the first year of your studies leading to a BEng or MEng degree in our Electronic or Mechanical Engineering subject areas at Huddersfield. To progress on to the degree you must gain an average mark of 50% and have passed each module of the Foundation Year.

Additional criteria: GCSE Maths grade C or above

Supports you in gaining the skills for undergraduate study The Foundation Year has been designed to help you develop the academic knowledge and study skills to be successful on your degree course. You’ll study mathematics and engineering science and we’ll also introduce you to electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering, to help you decide which degree is right for you. Alongside this you’ll be supported in developing a range of transferable skills in areas including research, report writing and presentations.

Kris Entwistle, graduated Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) 2015, now Graduate Design Engineer at Wipac

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

“I hugely recommend the foundation year. I gained a good understanding of basic engineering principles and it even gave me an advantage on others in some areas, such as CAD and report writing. I had the opportunity to sample the various disciplines to decide on the right career path. When I finished the year, I went on to complete the BEng course.”

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My student journey so far

Ryan Day Mechanical Engineering MEng

“I love the breadth of this “I grew up in a village just course. It covers the practical outside Huddersfield and things around engineering, once I started looking around but also business, managerial universities I thought why and project management skills. go elsewhere when there’s There’s so many facets to it, such a good university on my doorstep? The course provided that’s what appealed to me. me with the opportunity to “My placement year at Bentley move away, when I was on my has been the most memorable placement with Bentley. thing so far. I worked testing vehicles for legal requirements “I had a childhood interest and compliance. I got lots of in cars and vehicles and I hands-on time with the cars wanted to be a mechanic. I and I even drove some of them. used to fiddle with machinery, It was amazing! build things with Lego and take things apart. So I “I think I want to be a think I’ve always been an Calibration Engineer in the engineer at heart. I’m also automotive industry. But I quite mathematical and I like don’t want to think too far into problem solving. the future. There are other areas I may like to go into and my degree is preparing The placement gives me for this. you breathing space to

discover what you actually want to do. It taught me a lot about myself and what I’m capable of.

“I didn’t expect university to be so fun! It’s great to be around your mates doing something you all enjoy.”

To hear Ryan talk about his student journey visit hud.ac/profiles

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Helping to make sense of the theor y

Dr Krzystof Kubiak Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering and Technology

“When I was very young I wanted to be a truck driver, I was fascinated by cars and big vehicles in particular. I was always taking apart my toys to find out how they moved, but I never got in trouble as I could always put them back together! “I’m from Poland and I completed my first degree there. I moved to France to do my PhD, where I worked for a while before coming to the UK. I’ve moved around but I think this is the place where I will stay. The research at Huddersfield is very industry driven and the close links with industry make it a great place to be. “I’ve always been interested in experimental research and I think it’s important to approach a problem from different angles to help you find the solution.

It’s rewarding to know I’ve helped prepare students for the real-world to go out and make a difference to people’s lives. “I encourage my students to do this, particularly when I’m supervising their final year projects. “I enjoy seeing the students achieve their goals and develop the capabilities to solve engineering problems, by putting all the theory into practice. In every module I teach there’s a ‘light bulb moment’ when everything clicks into place for the students. The students then have a level of understanding that means we can discuss things differently.”

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Apply to us 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. UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com

Team HARE working in the Design Studio

If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.

Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.

When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Admissions and Marketing Office Tel. +44 (0)1484 473116 Email. compeng@hud.ac.uk Web. hud.ac.uk/ce @HudCompEng HuddersfieldUniversityComputingandEngineering

Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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