Mechanical Design Engineering - BEng (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Gilmorehill Campus

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4 Years

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This programme is rooted in the mainstream mechanical engineering discipline but places greater emphasis on the interplay between design and manufacturing, which is explored through individual and group projects. You will complete an extensive design project, which will allow you to integrate the various design skills and understand the business and social context within which design takes place. You will take courses in mechanical design and manufacturing, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, ...Read more

This programme is rooted in the mainstream mechanical engineering discipline but places greater emphasis on the interplay between design and manufacturing, which is explored through individual and group projects. You will complete an extensive design project, which will allow you to integrate the various design skills and understand the business and social context within which design takes place. You will take courses in mechanical design and manufacturing, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This interdisciplinary approach also makes it easy to switch to most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. You will study subjects including applicable mathematics, applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, microelectronics, engineering computing, materials, power electronics, thermodynamics, and design and manufacture. You will study more advanced subjects such as engineering design, dynamics and control, mechanics of solids, heat transfer, design and manufacture, materials and manufacture, mathematical modelling and simulation, and mechanics of materials and structures.Throughout the year this society hosts a variety of events from social meetups to industry and career building events. All students are encouraged to attend these as they provide unique opportunities: whether it be a fun night out with fellow engineers of all disciplines, or a chance to talk to practicing engineers in a familiar and comfortable environment. The society provides a chance for our students to relax during the busy semesters alongside fellow students.Recent graduates have been employed by: Babcock, Chevron, Wood Group, Spooner, Green Co. Mineral Water, Scottish Power Renewables, Jee Ltd, OyI Manufacturing, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Score Europe.

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42/279
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31st

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£30,240 per year

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University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow , Glasgow

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