Mechanical Engineering via Study Centres BEng (Hons)

Learn a range of diverse subjects from thermodynamics, design and the mechanics of machines, to state-of-the-art technological solutions such as finite element analysis, computer-aided design (CAD) and computational fluid dynamics. This course is based at our quality-assured partners around the world.

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Overview

This course allows you to benefit from Sunderland's teaching of engineering while living in your home country. The content of the course mirrors the Sunderland-based equivalent course, Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons).

Our courses delivered at study centres share the same ethos, material and approach as those delivered at Sunderland itself. So this course is a way to gain the benefits of an education from our University without having to move to Sunderland.

Please contact your Study Centre for the duration and mode of this course.

Why us?

Sunderland has over 100 years’ experience of teaching engineering

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory projects and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include exams, multiple-choice tests and projects.

Year 1 (national level 4):

Electronic and Electrical Principles (20 credits)
Applied Mechanics (20 credits)
Design, Drawing and Practical Skills (20 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
Manufacturing and Materials (20 credits)
Energy Conversion (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

Thermofluids and Engines (20 credits)
Computer-Aided Engineering (20 credits)
Design Methods and Applications (20 credits)
Engineering Mechanics (20 credits)
Manufacturing Processes (20 credits)
Automation for Manufacturing (20 credits)

Final year (national level 6):

Individual Project (40 credits)
Manufacturing Systems Designs (20 credits)
Professional Management Techniques (20 credits)
Engineering Dynamics and Thermofluids (20 credits)
Mechanical Design and Materials Selection (20 credits)

Facilities

This course is available at partner universities around the world.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

Please contact the relevant partner for information on fees and finance.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

Salaries in engineering can be very attractive and our course is directly relevant to the needs of employers.

Career options

As a Mechanical Engineer the industries which may interest you would include automotive, automation, aerospace, power generation, communication or defence industries.

You could play a major role in design, management or manufacturing in any of the above industries.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 22 September 2021

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