ObjectivesDesigned to meet the needs of students and employers, the course aims to produce design-oriented problem solvers. It is a studio-based course developed from a long history of design teaching at Huddersfield. Students have gained numerous design prizes in national and international competitions over the last 16 years. There is a significant emphasis on problem solving which stimulates creativity, imagination and lateral thinking. The application of engineering analysis to real engineering problems and the expansion of your knowledge through learning-by-doing is a key feature. We provide a series of design modules which target an area of engineering through a variety of design approaches. These include reverse engineering, investigative projects, failure analysis, open ended and tightly constrained design projects. Our approach demonstrates the relevance and application of taught material, consolidates what you have learned and promotes an acute awareness of professional responsibility.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements A2 and AS levels: 220 points including Mathematics and at least one other Science/Technology subject, or AVCE in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing including relevant optional units with 220 points, or BTEC National Diploma or Certificate with at least four Level III merits/distinctions including Mathematics and two other technically relevant subjects. Entry is also possible from our Engineering Foundation Year.
Academic titleBEng Engineering Design: Mechanical
Course descriptionCourse Structure
The Mechanical and Automotive subject area has a research rating of 4. This is in recognition of the fact that we are carrying out internationally recognised research in a number of areas. You will be encouraged to take part in this research as part of their project work.
Year 1
Design Fundamentals
Introductory CAD
Mechanical Engineering Science
Electrical and Electronic Science
Professional Studies and C and IT
Engineering Applications
Mathematics
Year 2
Analysis of Materials
Dynamic Systems
Thermofluids
Engineering Design
Management of Manufacture
Maths and Computer Aided Analysis
Enterprise Project
Year 3
Supervised Work Experience
Year 4
Thermal Systems Design
Product Liability Design Analysis
Project Management
Individual Project Design Automation
Manufacturing Automation
Energy Conversion