This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems.
**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**
This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems. <br/><br/>**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**<br/>- Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.<br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering. <br/><br/><br/>- Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing tools. <br/><br/><br/>- Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz. <br/><br/><br/>- Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics. <br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank. <br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Our hands-on approach gives you both the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range of business and customer needs. <br/><br/><br/>- Take part in field trips to industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover, Jaltek Systems and the London Automotive Show. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures. <br/><br/><br/>- Get involved in opportunities such as the UAV payload competition, designed to enhance your analytical and project management skills. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from the support of dedicated academic success tutors. <br/><br/><br/>- Our industry-experienced academics are involved in real-world research and consultancy, keeping their teaching at the cutting edge of developments in the field. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Luton Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H300
Institution Code
B22
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffScottish Higher112 UCAS Tariff points, must include Mathematics/Engineering Access to HE Diploma112 UCAS Tariff points, must include Mathematics/Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A level |
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