Mechanical Engineering [with Foundation Year]

Develop the skills to address 21st century engineering design challenges and contribute to the achievement of net zero by 2050.

As a graduate engineer, you'll spend your career involved in the challenge to achieve net zero by 2050. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to competently contribute to the realisation of this globally critical goal.

From day one of the course, you'll work on real-world engineering projects. You'll look at technical problems through environmental, ethical, social and financial lenses, and use the maths and science knowledge and skills you've gained to solve them – the same approach you'll take in the workplace.

You'll learn to address engineering design problems creatively and innovatively using the wide range of digital tools that engineers use to simulate and analyse physical phenomena, as well as those used to support the design and manufacturing process.

You'll become adept at communicating though a variety of media with fellow engineers and a range of stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds and develop team-working skills throughout your course.

Why ARU?

Emphasis on engineering design

Enhanced employability with industry defined skills development

Focus on sustainability, decarbonisation and net zero

Dedicated, industry-standard, electronics laboratory and a mechanical engineering workshop

Gain extensive experience in the responsible use of digital solutions

Course Modules

Year 1

• Contemporary Issues

• Literacies in Higher Education

• Extended Project

• Into ARU

Year 2

• Maths for Engineering

• Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering

• Fundamental Engineering Science

• Conceptual Design Project

• Into ARU

Year 3

• Solid Mechanics and Dynamics

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• Design, Implementation & Operation Project

• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

• Net-Zero Innovation and Technology

Year 4

• Advanced Engineering and Simulation

• Net-Zero Challenge Project

• Robotics and System Automation

• Major Project for Engineers

Assessment for this course will use a variety of techniques to develop and assess not only your technical knowledge and skills, but also professional skills such as communication and teamwork.

Professionally relevant assessments will be used to help you experience the types of tasks you will undertake in the workplace. Some of your understanding of the more theoretical and technical aspects will be assessed though examination. You'll receive structured, insightful feedback throughout your course.