BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Industrial Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to engineering design and project delivery through both theoretical understanding and practical application. You will learn fundamental design principles, machine elements selection and basic manufacturing skills. You will also learn methods to develop and communicate designs through CAE to a wide range of audiences. Through group and individual practical project work, you will be introduced to project planning techniques including scheduling, ri

This module introduces you to the properties of materials, selected failure mechanisms and core manufacturing methods used in engineering applications. This understanding of both materials and the manufacturing techniques used to process these materials is essential to produce effective and commercially viable products and to enable engineering components to operate as required.

This module delivers mathematics teaching alongside core programming principles. You will develop a strong understanding of mathematics required for a range of engineering problems, including solving first- and second-order differential equations, the algebra of complex numbers, and solving systems of equations with matrix techniques and vectors. You will also be introduced to writing and understanding computer programs, including the use of variables and data types, loops, functions and arrays,

This module introduces essential elements of professional practice that will support you throughout your engineering education and beyond. With the support of lecture material, you will develop fundamental professional capabilities through the creation of a continuing professional development portfolio. Taught content covers areas including engineering ethics and integrity, AI literacy, data security, personal development planning, EDI in engineering, teamwork and collaboration skills. You will

This module introduces you to the analysis of mechanical systems in statics and dynamics contexts. Through a structured approach, you will develop core analytical skills by exploring topics including force equilibrium, stress and strain analysis, kinematics, conservation laws and mechanical drive systems. The emphasis is placed on developing skills to apply these concepts to simplified engineering scenarios, providing a solid foundation for further study.

This module covers the fundamental concepts and principles of thermofluids and their applications to engineering problems. You will develop an understanding of topics including fundamental fluid properties and the equation of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics and heat engine analysis, and principles in fluid mechanics, continuity, Euler equation, turbulence and Bernoulli equation.

This module builds upon fundamental design principles, advancing technical capabilities while incorporating systems thinking and professional practice. You will develop comprehensive design and project management skills through both individual and team-based activities. The content covers areas including advanced design methodology and problem definition, CAD modelling, effective technical communication, manufacturing processes and prototype development, project planning and project management,

This module extends programming knowledge into computational methods applicable across engineering disciples. You will develop both programming and analysis capabilities. The content covers advanced programming for engineering analysis, core numerical methods, fundamentals of finite element analysis, principles for the design of simulations and result interpretation and validation.

Building on the foundations of first year dynamics, this module introduces concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibration analysis. You will develop the ability to model and analyse mechanical linkages and systems of rigid bodies, and to evaluate the vibration response of a range of mechanical systems. The module is delivered through a combination of theory and case studies, helping you connect analytical techniques with practical applications.

This module introduces electromechanical systems, combining theoretical understanding with practical application. You will develop both analytical and implementation skills through hands-on projects. The content covers areas including fundamentals of electric motors and actuators, power electronics principles, system stability and performance, practical electromechanical integration and control system fundamentals.

This module addresses engineering materials and their application in sustainable design practice. You will develop an integrated understanding of material properties, processing and through-life considerations. The content covers areas including design requirements and constraints, material performance evaluation, sustainable manufacturing considerations and selection methods for sustainable design.

This module builds on the foundations of first year statics to develop a more advanced understanding of how structural components behave under load. You will extend your knowledge of stress and strain to more complex situations, explore elastic and plastic behaviour, examine various modes of failure and stability and learn how strain-energy methods can be used to determine structural deflections. The module develops proficiency in the analytical tools, which will form the basis for their use in

This module extends fundamental thermofluid concepts to address practical engineering applications. You will develop capabilities in both theoretical analysis and experimental investigation through the study of content including advanced fluid mechanics and flow analysis, heat transfer and thermodynamics of cycles and systems.

Subject to you meeting the relevant requirements, your third year will be spent in industry. The placement year opportunity enables you to take what you've learned and apply it to real projects in a professional working environment. You will be supported by a placement tutor in securing a position and they will keep in touch during the year to see how you are getting on. The placement year can provide you with a source of income and can even lead to a job offer before you've graduated.

This module is a significant part of the year and provides you with the opportunity to scope, plan, manage, execute and report an individual engineering project. You will work with a project supervisor who will provide guidance and support. Module taught content supports the scoping and planning stage of the project including the development of project context and background, the development of an aim and objectives for the work proposed, project methodology, project planning and associated Gant

This module explores engineering management, focusing on the integration of key business principles with practical, commercial application. You'll develop expertise in business models, project management, managing people, ensuring operational effectiveness, financial modelling, risk and quality management systems, innovation and new technology development, systems thinking and life-cycle assessment methods. By combining theoretical insights with real-world methodologies, this module equips you w

This module builds upon the sustainability content taught in earlier years to cover the key environmental and sustainability issues of relevance to energy supply and use, materials consumption and manufacture. You will understand the drivers for sustainability, including patterns of energy use, material consumption, waste generation and associated environmental impacts in the UK and globally. Content will introduce techniques for a systems level approach to evaluating the circular economy and ef

This module will equip you with the skills you need to work as a professional engineer by advancing and documenting your professional development. It will enable you to demonstrate professional maturity through the synthesis and critical evaluation of engineering experiences. The comprehensive portfolio will include competency evaluation, critical reflection, leadership principles and ethical principles and practice, including sustainability and EDI.

This module introduces the core principles of control with a focus on applications in mechanical engineering. You will develop an understanding of system modelling, block diagrams, transfer functions and Laplace transforms. Topics include system response of linear and non-linear systems and stability analysis and control methods such as PID control. The module develops analytical and practical skills for designing modern control systems in an engineering context.

The aim of the module is to develop understanding, familiarity and knowledge of the analysis techniques required to describe the dynamic and vibration behaviour of mechanical systems moving in 2- and 3-dimensional spaces under arbitrary deterministic excitation.

An introduction to Automotive Technology

In this advanced module, you will build on your experience of computer-aided design (CAD) modelling and analysis techniques. You will complete weekly exercises while under the support of an experienced team of computer-aided engineering (CAE) users. This approach will allow you to work at your own pace and receive targeted individual support. You will cover solid and surface modelling, rendering, finite element analysis, design studies and optimisation. This module will provide you with some adv

This module builds on experience in programming and knowledge of electrical systems while introducing new elements of computer hardware and software engineering, with particular application to mechatronics. The module will cover topics inclu