Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 4.03 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
StudyQA ranking:3160 Duration:36 months

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Description

Equip yourself with design and production skills on this diverse and stimulating degree, opening up a variety of career opportunities when you graduate.

Please note: Entry is only available to year 3 of this course.

The BSc (Hons) Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering course at Southampton Solent University is designed for students who wish to be involved in modern manufacturing and mechanical engineering systems.

Subjects such as manufacturing systems and strength of materials are complemented by elements of business strategy. Not only will you develop the decision making skills sought by employers and emerge as a business-aware graduate with theoretical and practical knowledge of modern manufacturing and mechanical engineering systems, you will also gain the honours degree qualification required to achieve the status of Incorporated Engineer.

Our emphasis on hands-on learning – including case studies, laboratory work, seminars and group exercises – means that your development will be measured through practical projects rather than by exams alone. This vocational focus helps to maintain our high rate of graduate employability.

The third year project is a major element of the course, representing one-third of the final year marks, and will allow you to build on the skills you have developed in the first two years.

Industrial focus

Our experienced, approachable staff are committed to ensuring that your studies are relevant to the manufacturing and mechanical engineering industry, and kept in line with changing technologies and principles.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee
  • GBP 4025 Year (EEA)

International fees: Please contact us for information

Start date October 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Year 1

Six core units:

  • Mathematics
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Drawing and CAD
  • Mechanical Science
  • Manufacturing Principles
  • Engineers in Business.

Year 2

Five core units and one option unit:

  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Visualisation and Analysis
  • Materials
  • Marketing and Law.

Options:

  • Quality Systems and Measurement
  • Curriculum Plus.

Year 3

Four core units and one option unit:

  • Lean Systems
  • Mechanical Design Analysis
  • Analysis of Materials
  • Project (double unit).

Options:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Strategy.

Why choose Solent?

  • Curriculum designed to satisfy the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
  • Access to manufacturing and mechanical labs equipped with two rapid prototype machines (Titan and Dimension), a 2D laser cutter (Hobart), a five-axis prototyping machine with 10'x5' bed (Thermwood) plus a variety of other facilities.

Assessment

In-course assignments, laboratory work, formal examinations and projects.

Projects/work experience

The Faculty has strong industrial links within a wide range of business sectors and can sometimes offer industrial projects in partnership with companies.

Key career skills

Numeracy, IT, communication, teamwork and project management.
The International Foundation Year must be successfully completed before commencing undergraduate study (NQF Level 6 and above). In compliance with UKBA Tier 4 (General Student) policy, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) will initially be issued for the foundation course.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

200 points from either a National Diploma in Engineering or from A Levels including a numerate subject.

Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.

Direct entry to Year 3 may be offered to holders of an HND or Foundation Degree in an appropriate subject.

International students

Applications are welcomed from students who have been educated outside the UK system, and a number of overseas qualifications are recognised as equivalent to those listed. Applicants should give full details of their qualifications, including subjects, grades, date and the name and address of the school, college, university or awarding authority.

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed threshold attainments for undergraduate courses are:

  • GCSE or GCE ‘O’ Level (Grade C);
  • IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 or more; or
  • City and Guilds ESOL (written assessment) pass in Higher Intermediate examination, plus a comparable pass in City and Guilds SESL (speaking assessment) examination.
  • Where students enter direct to a course at the University, in the final year, without any prior experience of the UK Higher Education System will require IELTS 6.5.

Qualifications are checked before enrolment and international students must bring their original certificates when coming to study at the University.

The University also offers an International Foundation Programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Access Bursary

    Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

  • Alumni Bursary

    Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Southampton Solent University.

Funding

To help you cover the cost you can take out a tuiton fee loan to pay your fees, which is paid directly to the University by the Student Loan company. Some students are also eligible for a maintenance loan to help with their living costs.

You only repay both loans when you finish your course and are earning £21,000 or more. If you don't have an income this high you will not have to pay anything until you are earning £21,000 or more.

Our student support and welfare advisers have more information regarding financial help and details can be found on our Funding advice pages.

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