Comments about MEng Mechanical Systems Engineering - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
This four-year MEng in Mechanical Systems Engineering builds on the traditional subject of mechanical engineering, and embraces concepts such as advanced manufacturing systems, active control of vibration and robotics. Graduates of this course are qualified to work in fields such as advanced manufacturing systems, automotive engineering, power generation and sustainable energy and robotics. The course is available as a three-year BEng or four-year MEng degree. We use a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods to deliver a broad learning experience and equip you with transferable skills. There are also opportunities to study another language, and take part in group and individual projects.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB* BTEC National Diploma - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit* Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB* Scottish Highers - AABB* Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB* International Baccalaureate - 32 points* Core Requirements - GCE A Level including Maths and Scienceor Technology. Applicants offering the above plus two VCE A Levels or a Double Award VCE A Level in Science or Engineering will be considered. Each case is judged on its own merit. * This represents the typical range. Each application will be judged on its own merit.
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Academic title
MEng Mechanical Systems Engineering
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Course description
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Laboratory and Professional Skills 20
Systems Engineering Mathematics 20
Engineering Design 10
Engineering Mechanics 10
Fundamental Engineering Mechanics 10
Principles of Software Development 10
Systems Dynamics 10
Systems Engineering Methods 10
Systems Modelling 10
Systems and Control 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Discrete Systems 20
Modelling, Simulation and Control 20
Systems Laboratory and Design 20
Analogue Circuits 10
Control System Design 10
Mathematics III (Control) 10
Mechanical Engineering Techniques 10
Software Engineering 10
Systems Development Methods and Reliability 10
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Group Project 30
Dynamics of Structures and Machines 10
Embedded Control Systems 10
Engineering Management 10
Fluids Engineering 10
State-Space Control Design 10
System Identification 10
Thermodynamic Cycles and Heat Transfer 10
Digital Signal Processing 10
Distributed Real-Time Control Systems 10
Innovation Management 10
Intelligent Systems 10
Renewable Energy 10
Robot Technology 10
Space Systems Engineering 10
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Advanced Project 60
Advanced Fluid Mechanics 10
Controller Design: Advanced Methods 10
Digital Signal Processing 10
Distributed Real-Time Control Systems 10
Energy: Properties and Optimisation 10
Environmental Protection 10
Flight Dynamics and Control 10
Flow and Power 10
Innovation Management 10
Intelligent Systems 10
Marketing Management 10
Neural Networks 10
Non-Linear Systems 10
Renewable Energy 10
Robot Technology 10
Space Systems Engineering 10
