Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons)
University of Surrey
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What you will study: The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques and sensors, actuators and advanced control systems, which drive modern mechanical engineering products. For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. You could also ...Read more

What you will study: The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques and sensors, actuators and advanced control systems, which drive modern mechanical engineering products. For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. You could also explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites. Professional recognitionBEng (Hons) - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). MEng - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with an Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of our BEng Mechanical Engineering course. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section.

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A level:

AAA - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA - AAB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4). Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD - DDD Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£26,000 per year

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£26,000 per year

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University of Surrey
Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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