M.Eng Mechanical Engineering (Options)
M.Eng 4 Years Full-time School of Engineering Lincoln 300 points including a minimum of grade B in A level maths H300
Introduction
Engineers of the future will need to be highly creative individuals who are able to deliver new, sustainable and environmentally sensitive technologies and products to society. The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course is organised around core discipline areas and is designed to provide undergraduate engineers with all the skills and creativity thye will need to meet the great engineering challenges of the 21st Century.
The course has been designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to become a capable practising professional in a wide range of industrial, commercial and creative arenas.
Through a combination of common core modules and specialised electives, the course is structured to equip our graduates with the tools neccessary to address the challenges they will face in a wide variety of career paths through exploration of areas such as electronic and electrical, control and systems and mechanical and materials engineering.
As students progress through the course, they will link these disciplines in an integrated and systematic manner, and demonstrate the ability to apply their skills on real-life engineering challenges in an innovative, critical and professional way.
Modules
Level One
Engineering Applications 1
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to university life and to the practical skills that will be required throughout their studies. Furthermore, it will establish the skill sets that they will need for their career as a professional engineer. They will develop communication and team working skills through projects that will be undertaken in small groups to manufacture a product, which they have designed, to solve a real industrial problem.
Engineering Science and Mathematics 1
The aim of this module is to introduce the science of energy and for students to explore how energy interactions can be manipulated by engineers. Students will gain an understanding of the mathematical tools that engineers use, with the purpose being to study the relationships between heat and work within a range of real-world engineering applications.
Engineering Science and Mathematics 2
The primary aim of this module is for students to develop methods for analysing and predicting the effects of force and motion in the course of carrying out the creative design function of engineering. The mathematics studied in this module will allow students to conduct a deeper analysis of engineering problems, particularly in relation to models and software.
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
The selection of materials and manufacturing method is very important part of the engineering design process. In this module, students will explore properties of engineering materials and the technology of manufacturing processes.
Electrical and Electronic Technology
An understanding of the basic principles of electronic and electrical engineering is now essential to mechanical engineers. In this module, students will investigate the nature of electricity and use this information to understand and design electronic systems.
Level Two
Engineering Applications 2
In this module, students will deepen their knowledge and practical experience of engineering businesses, the design process, materials selection in addition to developing new professional skills. The focus of this module is a major design project, which will be set by a professional engineering organisation. Students will create sound conceptual solutions to real design problems with the aid of an industry-based mentor.
Engineering Science and Mathematics 3
In this module, students will study energy and work interactions to a deeper level. The mathematical focus is on the skills that are important in analysing whole engineering systems, rather than the individual components that were considered at Level One.
Engineering Science and Mathematics 4
This module will extend the theories and ideas introduced at Level One. It will enable students to analyse strength and deflection for a range of static and moving structures. The mathematical skills they will obtain from this module will mainly be numerical modelling and computational techniques.
Electrical Systems and Control
The purpose of this module is to give students an understanding of the electrical systems that are commonly used in mechanical engineering applications. They will investigate electrical machines, electromechanical energy conversion and control systems for practical engineering problems.
Level Three
New and Sustainable Product Design
The aim of this module is to give students the experience of a real engineering design situation as part of a group. They will gain an understanding of business, environmental and ethical issues related to new product design and an appreciation of how market forces and society influence engineering decisions and design.
Materials Selection for Design
This module will enable students to appreciate more thoroughly how and why materials fail in service. In addition, they will gain an understanding of how design and manufacture influence the susceptibility of materials to fail by various failure modes. They will learn how to use the correct materials and appropriate manufacturing techniques to reduce the probability of failure for components. Prevention of environmental damage caused by using inappropriate materials will also be introduced in this module.
Individual Project
The individual project provides a learning experience that will enable students to carry out independent research, allowing them to integrate their knowledge from many of the subjects they have studied throughout their degree. Students will plan, research and execute their task while developing skills in critical judgement, independent work and engineering competence. Students will also gain experience in presenting and reporting a major piece of engineering work. The topic they will choose for their individual project will be related to the specialist stream they have chosen to follow.
Advanced Heat Transfer
The purpose of this module is to further develop students' knowledge of the fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction and radiation. This will be carried out within the context of more industrially relevant applications, for example inside gas turbine engines.
Students choose one from the following:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (Option)
Students will be introduced to CFD techniques appropriate for practical engineering applications (the finite volume method) and they will gain practical, hands-on experience of commercial CFD packages. This module will give students the opportunity to model industrial fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems.
Finite Element Analysis (Option)
The purpose of this module is to introduce the theory and practice of the finite element method, with applications in stress analysis, heat transfer and general field problems. Students will become aware of the capabilities and limitations of the finite element method and the practical problems involved in successfully modelling engineering structures and components.
Computer Aided Design (Option)
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the enabling technologies of geometric modelling as they support computer-aided design for manufacturing engineering. This module will promote the ideas and techniques of Design For Assembly (DFA) and the control of variation within an integrated approach to product development through design into manufacturing.
Studenys choose one of the following:
BEng Mech Eng - Machines and Energy
The purpose of this module is to develop your knowledge further into advanced topics related to machines to enable you to design and analyse whole mechanical systems. You will then be able to develop a methodology for measuring the impact of machines in terms of energy, materials usage and socio-economic standpoints. This will give you a better understanding of where opportunities exist to increase the efficiency of energy machines, systems and devices.
BEng Mech Eng (Power and Energy) - Power Generation and Transmission
This module will give you the knowledge to analyse electrical machines, and power systems for medium to high power applications. You will examine the operation characteristics and capabilities of commonly used machines and how renewable energy generation can be integrated into existing power systems.
BEng Mech Engine (Control Systems) - Systems and Control
The aim of this module is to introduce the theory and methodology of advanced control techniques that are relevant to engineering systems. This will give you the ability to design and implement data systems. You will learn how to build dynamic models of measured data and how to analyse engineering systems in a compact and efficient way.
Level Four (MEng)
Project Management, Team Work and Leadership
The aim of this module is to provide students with practical skills in organisation, management and leadership of projects. Students will practise professional competences appropriate to a career in engineering management.
Project Engineering
This module represents the largest project on the whole degree. Students will, as part of a team, create design concepts relating to an engineering knowledge within a substantial, simulated professional environment and gain experience of working in a research or industry based design team.
As part of a team, students will negotiate with their 'client' (typically an external sponsor), develop team-working skills, plan a project, and present their work through meetings, reports and oral presentation.
Sensors, Actuators and Controllers
In this module, students will investigate the options available and the issues related to a selection of sensors and actuators for control systems. They will also learn how to control actuators and sensors from a computer using standard industrial languages.
Students choose one of the folllowing:
Applied Computational Fluid Mechanics (Option)
The purpose of this module is to build upon the techniques introduced to students in the pre-requisite Computational Fluid Dynamics module. The content will enable students to use advanced computational techniques available to model industrial fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems. Students will be given extensive hands-on experience and raise their awareness of the potential and limitations of CFD.
Advanced Finite Element Analysis (Option)
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a more realistic experience of practical engineering problems. This module will allow students to gain an understanding of modern concepts of structural integrity and failure analysis of engineering components. This will involve using analytical, numerical and experimental techniques through provided practical examples of using FEA in electro-magnetic simulations.
Students choose from one of the following:
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MEng Mech Eng - Machines and the Environment
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MEng Mech Eng (Power and Energy) - Power Generation and Transmission Applications
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MEng Mech Engine (Conrol Systems) - Advanced Systems and Control.
How You Study
Every course involves a mixture of lectures, laboratory and practical sessions and seminar work in the new purpose built Engineering Hub.
How You Are Assessed
Coursework assignments are used in a number of modules where students are required to work on their own or in small groups. They are designed to enable students to develop and show their understanding of the module content. Oral and poster presentations are often included as part of coursework to provide opportunities for developing essential communication skills.
An individual project is completed in the final year of the degree course, providing an excellent opportunity for the student to pull together every aspect of their development during the course.
Facilities
In 2009, the University of Lincoln, in collaboration with Siemens, founded the first new School of Engineering in the UK for more than 20 years.
The School is based in the Engineering Hub on the Brayford Pool campus, where students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Special Features
Siemens provide a limited number of industrial sponsorship opportunities and summer work placements.
Siemens are offering some support packages including scholarships to cover tuition fees and a bursary scheme.
Is This Course Right for Me?
The course will combine a challenging programme of academic study with opportunities to develop the personal skills that are required to become a successful engineer.
The BEng degrees are taught using an innovative block delivery architecture, which makes them suitable for attendance by part-time students.
Careers Opportunities
Due to the innovative teaching methods and high levels of employer collaboration, graduates have a range of career opportunities in power, energy and mechanical engineering. There is also the opportunity to study at postgraduate level at Lincoln.
What We Look For In Your Application
Students' personal statements should explain why they are interested in engineering. We also need evidence of qualifications and a positive attitude to study. They should also tell us about their extracurricular activities.
What Skills Will I Need?
Engineers are highly creative and motivated individuals who are able to think clearly and logically.
Students will be expected to have great ICT and communications skills (both written and verbal) and be able to work both individually and as part of a team. They will be expected to demonstrate a high level of achievement in mathematics.
Entry Requirements
You will need:
300 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including a minimum B grade in mathematics plus a physical science (general studies and critical thinking are not accepted). Equivalent qualifications (e.g. HND or BTEC in Engineering) are also accepted.
You will also need to have 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9000 | £12033 |
| Part-time | £75 per credit point | £100 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | Exempt | Exempt |
| Assessment Only | £38 per credit point | £50 per credit point |
| 2013 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9000 | £12755 |
| Part-time | £75 per credit point | £106 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | Exempt | Exempt |
| Assessment Only | £38 per credit point | £53 per credit point |
For further information and funding your study please see our Fees & Funding pages.
