BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with integrated Foundation Year) Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

Building on the skills learned in Core Science, this module introduces further key physical concepts including light, heat, sound and electromagnetism. You'll take part in lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops in the lab.

Introduces key concepts of classical mechanics used across different branches of engineering. Content includes equations of motion, Newton's law of motion, momentum and its conversion and resolving forces into components.

Opportunity to develop study skills including time management, research methods, problem-solving and presentation techniques. Work in a small team to produce a technical report and a formal presentation.

Apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems. Learn analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems and apply an appropriate analytical method or software tool to solve a mathematical model.

Develop engineering skills using projects as the focus of learning. Work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication. Introduced to concepts across a range of engineering specialisms as part of a problem-based approach.

Introduces principles of mechanical design and communicating engineering design intent. Acquire skills in drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing software packages such as SolidWorks, and basic concepts of mechanical design and machine components.

Introduction to energy production, conversion, storage, conservation and coupling. Utilises basic applied concepts relating to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and engineering economics.

Team of engineers tasked with designing and manufacturing a functional product. Each team member applies a range of engineering skills and knowledge to realise the design. Gain experience of working within a team, planning and managing the design project.

Introduction to materials and their properties, a range of manufacturing processes and environmental considerations used to make components from various materials. Content includes manufacturing processes for plastic components, joining processes, classes of materials, material selection for design, eco-properties of materials and life cycle analysis.

Introduces concepts to describe the dynamic behaviour of practical engineering systems. Build mathematical models for engineering systems that can be used to analyse and predict the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems. Explore design and simulation methodologies for systems to control the dynamic behaviour of engineering systems.

Opportunity to work in groups with students from different disciplines to solve complex real-world engineering problems within a systems engineering framework, including legal, ethical and environmental issues. Develop skills in fully integrated sub-systems and enhance professional working practice skills.

Covers foundations of mechanics of materials and failure analysis, including crack propagation and fatigue failure. Explore stress analysis under axial, torsional and flexural loading and for pressurised vessels as supported by relevant failure theories; concepts of stress concentration and stress intensity factors; and deflections of beams in bending and buckling instability.

Introduces fundamentals of thermodynamics, internal flows, heat transfer and the principles of energy conversion cycles, together with the design of thermal devices, rotodynamic machines and heat exchangers. Test theories in the lab with experimental analysis of energy and fluid devices.

Develop knowledge and skills needed to undertake and apply engineering theory to design practice. Work in multidisciplinary groups on the design and manufacture of an engineering project – from market research to product ideation, development and launch – ending with a competitive test of the product's functionality.

Introduces manufacturing elements of product development at the component level, including manufacturing processes and their associated tooling systems, design for manufacture and assembly, quality control and inspection for mass-produced products. Learn how to choose manufacturing processes for a product and how to evaluate and control the quality of manufactured products.

Using a project-based approach, teach how to design engineered products and components. Develop a product design that meets a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of the developed design and minimise adverse impacts.

Enables understanding and application of the techniques needed for efficient and effective production of manufactured products and techniques. Develop skills to optimise and add value in the operation and management of manufacturing systems.

Both technical expert and project manager of your major individual project which investigates a technical problem in significant depth. Work independently, with a member of academic staff acting as project adviser, building confidence and competence in project management. Brings together skills learned during the degree, such as research, analysis and engineering application.

Break complex engineering problems down to simpler problems and apply theoretical materials engineering concepts to the solutions. Develop ability to assess design requirements and formulate safety criteria by exploring the mechanical, thermal, physical and eco properties of materials and applying 3D stress analysis principles to a variety of geometries and loadings.

Explore the engineering aspects of renewable technologies, focusing on biomass photovoltaic systems, energy networks and storage. Cover topics including energy storage solutions, the renewable incentive, metering technologies and design for reduction of energy demand.