2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MEng, BEng Automotive Engineering
Programme code: | MEBE-AUTO | UCAS code: | H330 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Kris Kubiak | Contact address: | K.Kubiak@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
GCE A level grades A*AA to include Mathematics and Physics where the A* must be in either Mathematics and Physics and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass must be achieved in all practical elements.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Mechanical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Via the Examination Procedures of the School of Mechanical Engineering
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
QAA's subject benchmark statement for engineering
Programme specification:
The programme will give students the ability to:
1. understand the basic principles of automotive mechanics, control, structures and design;
2. apply these underlying principles together with critical, analytical and practical skills to problem solving in Automotive Engineering;
3. understand issues of engineering business matters such as: finance, law, marketing, cost, risk and management;
4. understand the responsibilities of an engineer to society and to deal with issues such as the environment and health and safety;
5. be exposed to industrial seminars and visits;
6. develop independent study, practical, team working and communication skills;
7. be prepared for employment within the Automotive Engineering arena, or to study for a postgraduate degree in Engineering and to obtain accreditation as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH1010 | Computers in Engineering Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1206 | Design and Manufacture 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1215 | Thermofluids 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1230 | Solid Mechanics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1280 | Engineering Materials | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1520 | Engineering Mathematics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH2610 | Engineering Mechanics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2620 | Vibration and Control | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2636 | Design and Manufacture 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2640 | Economics and Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2650 | Mechatronics and Measurement Systems | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2670 | Thermofluids 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH3470 | Vehicle Design and Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3496 | Thermofluids 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3890 | Individual Engineering Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3900 | Finite Element Methods of Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
MECH3460 | Robotics and Machine Intelligence | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3775 | Additive Manufacturing | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH5030M | Team Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH5185M | Automotive Chassis Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MECH5195M | Automotive Driveline Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:
MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MECH5390M | Tribology and Surface Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MECH5765M | Vehicle Systems Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 12/08/2022 12:16:24
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