MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (H360)
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Course summary
There is a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines to effectively and informedly design systems that interchange and manage electrical and mechanical energy. This degree gives you the fundamental knowledge and tools to satisfy this demand uniquely, focusing on electro-mechanical energy conversion.
During this course, you will study units from the mechanical and electrical disciplines along the following themes:
- design and integration of electro-mechanical systems;
- energy conversion and actuation systems;
- embedded systems and control;
- power electronics and electric drives; and
- energy management.
Years one and two offer a grounding in mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies will draw together these interdisciplinary foundations.
In year three, in addition to classroom-based subjects, you will engage in a research project. This will give you the freedom to apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed, focusing on a specific topic area, from actuation and sensor systems and intelligent adaptable power systems to efficient, clean propulsion technologies.
Your final year will see you working as part of a larger team of students, often with an industrial partner. Here, you will solve an engineering-related problem related to your programme subject matter. You will also have a choice of modules offering more in-depth engineering topics.
Mechanical and electrical engineering graduates will be able to innovate technologies in a range of areas. These might include:
- the power flow of renewable energy microgrids, from the wind to the electric generator and the power network to the user in the home;
- actuation systems for motion control or robotics used in healthcare and manufacturing;
- the complete power train of future electric vehicles, from the energy storage system, through to the electric motors, to the mechanical drivetrain and traction system;
- efficient energy storage, allowing sensors to operate in previously inaccessible and far-reaching locations.
Course structure
First-year students on a number of engineering programmes including students in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programme all start their degree with a broad knowledge of the fundamentals and a command of the skills that underpin modern engineering. This gives you plenty more opportunities to broaden your social circle and long-term professional network. Interdisciplinary working is now the norm in industry, and a good understanding of disciplines other than your own will serve you well when you enter the workplace.
In year one you will focus on the
- study and practice of the fundamental mathematics engineers need to describe and analyse physical processes efficiently;
- learn how to generate and communicate designs and use these skills to work on an interdisciplinary design project, based on global challenges
- bring these skills together to tackle a lab-based electro-mechanical design problem.
As you progress through the course you will move from structured teaching exercises based on fundamental theory in the areas of energy conversion in the mechanical and electrical domains towards more research-driven, creative and open-ended project-based units.
This skills-based approach will provide you with technical and practical abilities, confidence, adaptability and understanding of social/industrial context that will enable you to be successful in your degree and your career.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2025 entry. The statement for 2026 entry will be available in summer 2025.