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Undergraduate 2027

Undergraduate 2025

BEng | Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering Sandwich

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Entry year : Academic Year 2027/28

Entry requirements : ABB

Attendance : 4 years (Full-time) \

UCAS Code : H304

Placement : Yes

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Mechanical engineers utilize expertise in mathematics, science, and software to conceive and produce innovative, cost-optimized, and reliable technology. They spearhead the development of sustainable solutions crucial for the 21st century, such as the advancement of eco-friendly materials like bio-based polymers and the creation of renewable energy devices like wind turbines. Their influence spans across various sectors, contributing to the design, production, and recyclability of a wide array of products, from mobile devices and medical equipment to high-performance Formula 1 racing cars. This course cultivates a spectrum of technical, personal, interpersonal, and professional skills vital for success in the field of mechanical engineering. In addition to theoretical learning, the course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through laboratory sessions and design projects, ensuring students gain real-world skills. Collaborative teamwork and problem-solving are nurtured through projects that mirror the challenges faced by professional engineers, preparing students for dynamic, interdisciplinary roles in the field.

We put emphasis on hands on, project based learning, and invest heavily in our state-of-the-art facilities and flexible project spaces to support this activity.

Course highlights

Global Opportunities

The School offers extensive opportunities to gain valuable overseas experience, either during the summer vacation or by taking a year out from the degree programme. We participate in the IAESTE and Turing Student Exchange programmes, which enables students to obtain work experience in companies or study at universities throughout the world. The Study USA Initiative offers students after Stage 2 the possibility of studying for a year at a college in the USA, providing an excellent opportunity to gain familiarity with international business techniques. Our employability programme supports these activities as well as providing help and advice with preparation of CVs, interview skills and acting as a point of contact for the duration of placements.

Professional Accreditations

Both the BEng and MEng degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Industry Links

The School has strong links with both local engineering employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Caterpillar, Sensata, and Collins Aerospace and international engineering employers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus, McLaren F1, Michelin and Rolls Royce.\ \ The curriculum is heavily informed by industry representatives who sit on an advisory board within the School.

Career Development

Students have the opportunity to gain a place on the Engineering Leadership Programme and a range of Employability Development workshops.

Spend up to 12 months getting hands on experience of a real engineering environment with a relevant company. Students have gained work placements with organisations such as Airbus UK, Cummins Turbo Technologies, GlaxoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines, Nacco Materials Handling Ltd, and Red Bull Technology Ltd.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofMechanicalandAerospaceEngineering/Study/CareerSupport/EngineeringLeadershipProgramme/

World Class Facilities

The School has a wide range of high end workstations, experimental facilities and state of the art engineering Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and analysis software to support aerodynamics, structures, materials, manufacturing and design teaching.

Internationally Renowned Experts

The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education by playing a leading role in the Conceive, Design, Implement Operate (CDIO) initiative.\ \ All staff are international renowned experts in their field of research enabling students to learn about state of the art developments in topics such as composites, simulation, renewable energy, polymers, biomaterials and manufacturing.

www.cdio.org

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