📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 0
Foundation
Semester 1
Compulsory
Physics - Mechanics and Materials
Essential Foundation Mathematics
Communication in Science & Technology
Mathematics B (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
Semester 2
Compulsory
Physics- Fields and Waves
Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics
Introduction to Engineering
Mathematics B (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
Please note that all modules are subject to change
YEAR 1
You'll study a range of core engineering principles including:
Engineering Design
Experimental Design and Practice 1
Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1
Materials Engineering
Exploring Sustainable Energy Engineering
Experimental Design and Practice 2
Materials Chemistry
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 2
You'll cover the following specialist topics:
Applied Fluid Mechanics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Materials for Sustainability
Structure and Properties of Materials
Thermodynamic Cycles
Numerical Methods and Data Science in Engineering
Process Control
Functional Materials
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 3
Module topics include:
Design Project (30 credits)
Electrical Systems for Renewable Energies
Fuels and Sustainability
Heat Exchange and Waste Minimisation.
Vehicles for the Future
Electrochemical Engineering and Energy Storage
Sustainability Assessment for Design
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 4
MEng only
Students choosing the MEng option spend an additional year studying advanced specialised modules and working on a group project. Recent projects have included taking part in the Shell Eco Challenge, designing, building and testing a novel solar collector, and a control-oriented sea wave energy converter.
Compulsory
Renewable Energy Sources
Solar Energy Engineering
Specialist 4th year modules include:
Computational Engineering
Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Electrochemical Components and Devices
Environment, Ethics and Economics in Engineering Design
Renewable Fuels
Please note that all modules are subject to change.