Mechanical and Energy Engineering BEng

About the Course

This new programme covers various aspects of mechanical engineering directly related to energy engineering including engineering design, techno-economic analysis and operation of energy technologies and systems. Modules range from the basics of mechanical and (both conventional and new/renewable) energy engineering to complex fluid flow and heat transfer to engineering economics.

Aims

This course aims to prepare graduates for work with power plants or manufacturers of power plant equipment (mechanical).

Enquiries

Mrs Petra Gratton
Email me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0)1895 266633

Course Content

Level 1

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Thermofluids
• Analytical Methods and Skills
• Engineering Materials and Design
• Energy and Electrical Power
• Mechanical and Energy Engineering Labs

Level 2

• Solid Body Mechanics
• Thermofluids
• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice
• Computing, Analytical Methods, Control and Instrumentation
• Conventional and Renewable Energy Systems

Level 3

• Major Individual Project
• Power Generation Systems and Sustainability
• FEA, CFD and Design of Engineering Systems (BEng)
• FEA, CFD and Numerical Modelling (MEng)
• Professional Engineering Practice
  

Teaching and Learning

You will be introduced to subject material, including key concepts, information and approaches, through a mixture of standard lectures and seminars, laboratory practicals, field work, self-study and individual research reports.  The aim is to challenge and inspire you to expand your own knowledge and understanding. Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, laboratories, design studios and one-to-one supervision.

Assessment

There are written examinations in May of each year. In Level 3, all students undertake a major individual project, often with industrial support. This is worth a third of the overall marks for the year.

Careers

Opportunities for graduates of this course exist throughout the world, as contributors to the challenging global energy market. The UK Climate Change Act 2008 includes legally binding targets for the UK to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050, and by at least 34 per cent by 2020. Methods of energy generation, sources of energy consumption, amount of energy demand and how it is delivered have a strong bearing on GHG emissions. Renewables are being promoted through favourable policies such as Feed in Tariff (FiT) and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) schemes. Private and public sectors are gearing up to meet this challenge. It is expected that graduates from this course will be suitable for and employed in this growing sector.

Fees for 2013/14 entry

UK/EU students: £9,000 full-time; £1,000 placement year

International students: £15,000 full-time

We are introducing over 700 scholarships for 2013, meaning that one in five applicants who join Brunel next year will receive financial support from the University. See our fees and funding page for full details

Fees quoted are per annum and are subject to an annual increase.

Entry Requirements for 2013 Entry

• GCE A-level ABB, including Grade B in Maths and Grade B in Physics (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).
• Irish Leaving Certificate AABBB, including Grade B in Higher level Maths and Grade B in Higher level Physics.
• Scottish Advanced Highers ABB, including Grade B in Maths and Grade B in Physics.
• Advanced Diploma Progression Diploma Grade A in Engineering, plus the Specialist Unit in Maths for Engineers at grade C along with 1 AS-level (excluding General Studies) at Grade B for Additional and Specialist Learning.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD, including Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians, and Further Mechanical Principles or equivalent.
• IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level Physics.
• Foundations of Engineering See the course page; for external foundation courses, please contact the Admissions Tutor.
• Access Complete and pass Access to Engineering course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. All Maths and Physics units must be Distinctions at level 3.

For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above are also required, to include English and Maths (please note that these must have been gained by the time you submit your UCAS application).

English Language Requirements

Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.