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Duncan McKay
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk

MEng Motorsport
Engineering

The Foundation of
Engineering course was
extremely useful for me, it
gave me the opportunity
to prove that I really was
capable of becoming a
great engineer, despite not
necessarily having acquired
the right qualifications
previously. I am now in my
final of year of an MEng
degree in Motorsport
Engineering and loving it.
As a student at Brunel I
have had the pleasure
of competing as a team
member at Formula
Student motorsport design
competitions, and will be
doing so again as a team
manager in the future. I
have also won an award
(the Crown Engineering
Design Team prize) for some
of my project work. During
my time here I have been
involved in multiple societies
and sports clubs, including
the film society, swimming
team, mountain climbing
and archery.
After I graduate I plan
to work in either the
motorsport industry, such
as for an F1 team, or
in performance vehicle
research, engineering the

sports cars of tomorrow.

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Mechanical
Engineering
Courses

Aerospace Engineering BEng/MEng............................................................................ 164

Automotive Engineering BEng/MEng.......................................................................... 166
Aviation Engineering BEng/MEng............................................................................... 168
Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng/MEng................................................. 170
Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng........................................................................... 170
Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics BEng/MEng............................................. 170
Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design BEng/MEng................................ 170
Mechanical Engineering with Building Services BEng/MEng.................................... 170
Mechanical and Energy Engineering BEng/MEng....................................................... 172
Motorsport Engineering BEng/MEng.......................................................................... 174

Why study Mechanical Engineering at Brunel?

l Mechanical Engineering at Brunel is l Teaching is delivered by academic staff

ranked 3rd in London by The Complete of international research reputation
University Guide 2013 which means that your course addresses

School of Engineering and Design

current engineering themes
l We have strong links with industry and
you are encouraged to undertake a l Our excellent laboratory facilities have
paid placement year which will enhance advanced equipment and software
your employability upon graduation. where you can develop your learning
Many of our graduates progress to through activity-based projects
senior positions in the engineering
sector
l Our industrial partners contribute to
course development and highlight
emerging trends, ensuring your skills
and knowledge will be relevant to the
needs of employers

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BEng
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
ABB
GCE A-level ABB, including Grade
B in Maths and Grade B in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196; for
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor.
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Aerospace Engineering BEng
H402 3 years full-time
H401 4 years thick-sandwich
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Aerospace
Engineering BEng/MEng
About the Course
This specialist degree provides a rigorous and traditional academic
education coupled with a well-developed appreciation of the highly
technical nature of the aerospace industry. Subjects that will be
studied include analytical and computational skills, principles and
concepts appropriate to the design and operation of aircraft, and
professional skills for the aerospace industry.
This course aims to produce highly qualified aerospace engineers
equipped with the skills for employment in the field of aerospace
engineering and related topics.
Staff teaching on the course carry out much research with
collaborators outside the University, including aircraft manufacturers
links between our staff and industry are very strong. Students
benefit from excellent laboratory facilities, including a full-motion
aircraft flight simulator. Industry-standard specialist software for
engineering design is available to students 24 hours a day in
dedicated computer clusters.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society
(RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The
MEng degree course fulfils the academic requirement to go forward
for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught using a variety of methods including lectures,
laboratories, design studios and one-to-one supervision. You
will undertake assignments, project work, reports on laboratory
practicals, oral presentations, and short tests. There are written
examinations in May of each year.
Employability
We have an established reputation for producing graduates of the
highest calibre, equipped with transferable skills that are designed
to meet the challenges of employment within the engineering
sector of the global economy. Generally, our MEng students have a
number of job offers before they graduate.
Placements
The sandwich degree programme enables students to undertake
high-quality, paid work placements within prominent companies
and organisations, which can count towards the professional
development needed to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Careers ENTRY CRITERIA
Aerospace Engineering graduates take up employment in fields MEng
such as aircraft and components design and manufacture,

School of Engineering and Design Aerospace Engineering BEng/MEng

maintenance and testing, propulsion systems, flight simulation,
aviation, avionics, patent engineering, and many more. Recent
graduates work for Rolls-Royce, British Airways, Airbus, BAE
AAB
Systems, GE Aviation and the Ministry of Defence.
GCE A-level AAB, including Grade
A in Maths and Grade A in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Typical Modules
Thinking not accepted)

Level 1 Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Fundamentals of Solid
Body Mechanics
Fundamentals of
Thermofluids
Analytical Methods
and Skills
Engineering Materials,
Manufacturing and
Electrical Machines
Introduction to
Engineering Design
Aerospace Laboratories,
Technical Drawing and
Workshop Experience
Level 2
Solid Body Mechanics
Thermofluids
Principles of Aircraft Design
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Computing, Analytical
Methods, Control and
Instrumentation
Major Individual Project
Propulsion Systems, Aircraft
Structures and Materials
FEA, CFD and Design of
Engineering Systems (BEng)
FEA, CFD and Numerical
Modelling (MEng)
Professional
Engineering Practice
Level 4 (MEng)
Major Group Project
Strategic Management,
Innovation and Enterprise
Current Topics in Aerospace
Design and Analysis
of Aircraft and
Spacecraft Systems
Advanced Aerodynamics,
Propulsion Systems and
Space Mechanics
Advanced Thermofluids
or Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics
D*D*D to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Level Maths and 6 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Applicants should apply for
the BEng. Those who achieve the
progression requirement can transfer
to the MEng at the end of Level 2
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Aerospace Engineering MEng
H400 4 years full-time
H403 5 years thick-sandwich

Work Placement
(thick-sandwich mode of study)

Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information

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ENTRY CRITERIA
BEng
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
ABB
GCE A-level ABB, including Grade
B in Maths and Grade B in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196; for
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Automotive Engineering BEng
HH30 3 years full-time
HHN1 4 years thick-sandwich
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Automotive
Engineering
BEng/MEng
Approved in principle
About the Course
This specialist degree aims to produce automotive engineering
graduates of the highest calibre, fully equipped with the technical
and managerial skills required to design, develop and manufacture
future environmentally friendly road vehicles of acceptable
performance, reliability and cost.
The subjects studied include analytical and computational skills,
principles and concepts appropriate to the design and operation of
road car and commercial vehicles, such as materials, manufacturing
methods, internal combustion engines, aerodynamics, vehicle
performance and electronics and professional skills modules
designed to equip graduates with the appropriate level of
commercial awareness.
MEng Final Year Project
All students participate in a team project of 5-6 people, which
develops not only their transferable skills, but also their ability to
design, manufacture and test an automotive product, typically
aimed at low carbon use.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, laboratories, design studios
and one-to-one supervision. There are written examinations in May
of each year. In Level 3 all students undertake a major individual
project, often with industrial support.
Placements
If you opt for a sandwich course, you will have the added bonus
of putting your academic study into practice and developing ideas
about future careers.
Some graduates are offered full-time graduate posts at the
companies where they carried out their work placements. Students
who complete the thick-sandwich course will be awarded their
degree with Professional Development.
Careers
The UK automotive industry is historically known for innovative
automotive engineering, a fact clearly demonstrated by various
technical centres of excellence set up in the UK by global car
manufacturers and suppliers in recent years. The exciting low
carbon vehicle technologies now being developed within the UK
makes for a highly challenging and exciting career for talented UK
automotive engineering graduates.
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A number of Brunel graduates are currently working in key
technical and managerial positions within the automotive industry.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Recent destinations have included Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, MEng
McLaren Automotive, Bentley Motors, Ford, Nissan Technical Centre

School of Engineering and Design Automotive Engineering BEng/MEng

Europe, BMW (Mini), Lotus Cars, SAIC (MG), Changan, Tata Motors,
BP, Ricardo, MAHLE Powertrain, Cummins, JCB, Perkins and Delphi.
Typical Modules
Level 1
Fundamentals of Solid
Body Mechanics
Fundamentals of
Thermofluids
Analytical Methods
and Skills
Engineering Materials,
Manufacturing and
Electrical Machines
Introduction to
Engineering Design
Automotive Engineering
Laboratories
Level 2
Automotive Vehicle
Design and Performance
Solid Body Mechanics
Thermofluids
Computing, Analytical
Methods, Control and
Instrumentation
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Level 3
Major Individual Project
Automotive Structures,
Propulsion and Manufacture
FEA, CFD and Design of
Engineering Systems (BEng)
FEA, CFD and Numerical
Modelling (MEng)
Professional
Engineering Practice
Level 4 (MEng only)
Major Group Project
Advanced Automotive
Propulsion and Sustainability
Advanced Automotive
Performance and Reliability
Strategic Management,
Innovation and Enterprise
Advanced Thermofluids
Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics
AAB
GCE A-level AAB, including Maths
and Physics (General Studies and
Critical Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*D*D to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Level Maths and 6 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Applicants should apply for
the BEng. Those who achieve the
progression requirement can transfer
to the MEng at the end of Level 2
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Automotive Engineering MEng
HHH0 4 years full-time
H3N1 5 years thick-sandwich

Work Placement
(thick-sandwich mode of study)

Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information

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ENTRY CRITERIA
BEng
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
ABB
GCE A-level ABB, including Grade
B in Maths and Grade B in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and Higher Level Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196. For
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor
UCAS CODES/
STUDY MODE
Aviation Engineering BEng
HH4C 3 years full-time
HHC4 4 years thick-sandwich
Aviation Engineering with
Pilot Studies BEng
H1HK 3 years full-time
H4H1 4 years thick-sandwich
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Aviation Engineering
BEng/MEng
Aviation Engineering
with Pilot Studies
BEng/MEng
About the Course
These two courses offer a greater degree of either flying training
or design content, depending on whether you intend to become a
professional pilot or to undertake senior engineering roles within
the aviation industry.
The Aviation Engineering course integrates basic flight principles
and the opportunity to develop skills in flying on the Universitys
aircraft flight simulator with a solid grounding in general
engineering and a background in management and operations. It
draws on the close proximity of London airports.
The Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies specialist degree
provides an ideal starting point to train to become a professional
pilot. It incorporates fundamental practice and theory, but also
presents the opportunity to obtain a Private Pilots Licence (PPL)
and to undertake flight training at an extra cost. Flight simulation is
used throughout the course.
The MEng route covers more detailed technical aspects, such as
advanced computer modelling and advanced aeronautics.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society
(RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The MEng degree course fulfils the academic requirement for
registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng degree
course fulfils the academic requirement to go forward for
registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng); it partially fulfils the
academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures,
laboratories, design studios and one-to-one supervision. You
will undertake assignments, project work, reports on laboratory
practicals, oral presentations and short tests. There are written
examinations in May of each year.
Employability
We have an established reputation for producing graduates of the
highest calibre, equipped with transferable skills that are designed
to meet the challenges of employment within the engineering
sector. Generally, our MEng students have a number of job offers
before they graduate.
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Careers ENTRY CRITERIA
These courses have been developed to allow graduates a wide MEng
range of career options within the aircraft industry. Aviation

School of Engineering and Design Aviation Engineering BEng/MEng

Engineering graduates can enter almost any professional aerospace
career, for example as an aeronautical engineer, commercial or
military pilot or air traffic controller. Graduates have gone on to
AAB
work for the RAF, British Airways, Airbus, Easyjet and Transport for
GCE A-level AAB, including Grade
London.
A in Maths and Grade A in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Placements Thinking not accepted)
Sandwich students undertake high-quality, paid work placements BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
in aviation or related industry, which can count towards the D*D*D to include Distinction in
professional development needed to become an Incorporated or Further Mathematics for Technicians,
Chartered Engineer. and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
Typical Modules IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Level Maths and Higher Level Physics
Level 1 Work Placement Access Applicants should apply for
Fundamentals of Solid (thick-sandwich mode of study) the BEng. Those who achieve the
Body Mechanics progression requirement can transfer
Level 3 to the MEng at the end of Level 2
Fundamentals of
Thermofluids Major Individual Project For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
Analytical Methods equivalent at Grade C or above are
Propulsion Systems, Aircraft
and Skills also required, to include English and
Structures and Materials
Maths
Aircraft Ground Theory Professional
and Flying Practice Engineering Practice
or Design Project
Flight Testing and UCAS CODES/
Engineering Materials,
Manufacturing and
Airport Environment
STUDY MODE
and Design (BEng)
Electrical Machines
FEA, CFD and Numerical Aviation Engineering MEng
Aerospace Laboratories, Modelling (MEng) HH41 4 years full-time
Technical Drawing and HH14 5 years thick-sandwich
Workshop Experience Level 4 (MEng) Aviation Engineering with
Level 2 Major Group Project Pilot Studies MEng
H1H4 4 years full-time
Solid Body Mechanics Strategic Management, H1HL 5 years thick-sandwich
Innovation and Enterprise
Thermofluids
Advanced Aerodynamics,
Performance and Propulsion Systems and
Control of Aircraft Space Mechanics
Principles of Aircraft Design Current Topics in Aerospace
Professional Engineering Design and Analysis
Applications and Practice of Aircraft and
Spacecraft Systems
Advanced Thermofluids
or Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics
Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information

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ENTRY CRITERIA
BEng
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
ABB
GCE A-level ABB, including Grade
B in Maths and Grade B in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and Higher Level Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196. For
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor.
UCAS CODES/
STUDY MODE
Mechanical Engineering BEng
H303 3 years full-time
H304 4 years thick-sandwich
Mechanical Engineering
with Aeronautics BEng
H3HL 3 years full-time
H3HK 4 years thick-sandwich
Mechanical Engineering with
Automotive Design BEng
H330 3 years full-time
H342 4 years thick-sandwich
Mechanical Engineering with
Building Services BEng
H3KF 3 years full-time
H3K2 4 years thick-sandwich
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Mechanical
Engineering BEng/MEng
About the Course
The mainstream Mechanical Engineering course at Brunel
covers all the fundamental elements of mechanical engineering
and design, and provides a background in related fields such as
computing, electronics, electrical engineering, control, energy
and environment. To give you greater commercial insight and
awareness, you will also study elements of management, ethics,
finance and engineering law.
This course aims to produce highly qualified mechanical engineers
with qualities and transferable skills for demanding employment in
industry, commerce and public service where leadership, initiative,
personal responsibility and professionalism are required.
The course also offers three pathways allowing you to specialise
at Level 3 in the fields of aeronautics, automotive design or
building services. If you enter on the BEng route, you can transfer
to the MEng programme at the end of Level 2 by obtaining a pre-
set progression standard.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE). The MEng degree course fulfils the academic
requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The
BEng degree course fulfils the academic requirement to go forward
for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng); it partially
fulfils the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng)
registration.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, laboratories, design studios and
one-to-one supervision. You will undertake assignments, project
work, reports on laboratory practicals, oral presentations, and short
tests. There are written examinations in May of each year.
Employability
We have an established reputation for producing graduates of the
highest calibre, equipped with transferable skills that are designed
to meet the challenges of employment within the engineering
sector. Generally, our MEng students have a number of job offers
before they graduate.
Careers
The range of industries in which our graduates choose to work is
vast, including aviation, agricultural machinery, automotive design,
building services engineering, electronics, gas and water supply, oil
production, mining and mineral processing, nuclear power, patent
engineering, the armed forces and the railways. Recent graduates
have gone on to work for prestigious companies such as Alstom,
Centrica, GKN Group, Britvic, Vodafone, Qinetiq Group, Ford,
Delphi Diesel Systems, Thales and GE Energy.
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Placements ENTRY CRITERIA
The prestigious sandwich degree programme enables students to MEng
undertake high-quality, paid work placements within prominent

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng

companies and organisations which counts towards the professional
development needed to become a Chartered Engineer. AAB
MEng Final Year Project GCE A-level AAB, including Grade
All students participate in a team project of five to six people. A in Maths and Grade A in Physics
Recent examples of projects have included a novel means of (General Studies and Critical
filtering water, and applying fuel-cell technology to motorcycles. Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*D*D to include Distinction in
Typical Modules
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
Level 1 Level 3 equivalent
Fundamentals of Solid Major Individual Project IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Body Mechanics FEA, CFD and Design of Level Maths and Higher Level Physics
Fundamentals of Engineering Systems (BEng)
Access Applicants should apply for
Thermofluids FEA, CFD and Numerical the BEng. Those who achieve the
Analytical Methods Modelling (MEng) progression requirement can transfer
and Skills Professional to the MEng at the end of Level 2
Engineering Materials, Engineering Practice
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
Manufacturing and Sustainability, Mechatronics, equivalent at Grade C or above are
Electrical Machines and IC Engines also required, to include English and
Introduction to (General Mechanical Maths
Engineering Design Engineering (GME))
Mechanical Laboratories, Principles of Aircraft
Technical Drawing and Design (Aeronautics) UCAS CODES/
Workshop Experience Vehicle Design and IC STUDY MODE
Engines (Automotive Design)
Level 2 Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechanical and Electrical
Solid Body Mechanics Services for Buildings H301 4 years full-time
(Building Services) H302 5 years thick-sandwich
Thermofluids
Mechanical Engineering
Computing, Analytical Level 4 (MEng) with Aeronautics MEng

School of Engineering and Design

Methods, Control and
Instrumentation
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Design and Analysis of
Mechanical Systems
and Components
Work Placement
(thick-sandwich mode of study)
Major Group Project
Strategic Management,
Innovation and Enterprise
Advanced Modelling
and Design or Advanced
Computer Engineering
Advanced Thermofluids
Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics
HH34 4 years full-time
HHH4 5 years thick-sandwich
Mechanical Engineering with
Automotive Design MEng
H320 4 years full-time
H321 5 years thick-sandwich
Mechanical Engineering with
Building Services MEng
HK22 4 years full-time
HKF2 5 years thick-sandwich

Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information

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ENTRY CRITERIA
BEng
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
ABB
GCE A-level ABB, including Grade
B in Maths and Grade B in Physics
(General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196; for
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor.
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Mechanical and Energy
Engineering BEng
HH38 3 years full-time
H3NC 4 years thick-sandwich
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Mechanical and
Energy Engineering
BEng/MEng
Approved in principle
About the Course
This course aims to prepare graduates for work with power plants
or manufacturers of power plant equipment (mechanical).
This new programme covers various aspects of mechanical
engineering directly related to energy engineering including
engineering design, techno-economic analysis and operation of
energy technologies and systems.
Modules range from the basics of mechanical and (both
conventional and new/renewable) energy engineering to complex
fluid flow and heat transfer to engineering economics.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be introduced to subject material, including key concepts,
information and approaches, through a mixture of standard lectures
and seminars, laboratory practicals, field work, self-study and
individual research reports. The aim is to challenge and inspire you
to expand your own knowledge and understanding. Teaching is by
a mixture of lectures, laboratories, design studios and one-to-one
supervision. There are written examinations in May of each year. In
Level 3, all students undertake a major individual project, often with
industrial support. This is worth a third of the overall marks for the
year.
Placements
If you opt for a sandwich course, you will have the added bonus
of putting your academic study into practice and developing ideas
about future careers.
Some graduates are offered full-time graduate posts at the
companies where they carried out their work placements. Students
who complete the thick-sandwich course will be awarded their
degree with Professional Development.
Careers
Opportunities for graduates of this course exist throughout the
world, as contributors to the challenging global energy market. The
UK Climate Change Act 2008 includes legally binding targets for
the UK to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least
80 per cent by 2050, and by at least 34 per cent by 2020. Methods
of energy generation, sources of energy consumption, amount
of energy demand and how it is delivered have a strong bearing
on GHG emissions. Renewables are being promoted through
favourable policies such as Feed in Tariff (FiT) and Renewable Heat
08/01/2013 19:25

Incentive (RHI) schemes. Private and public sectors are gearing up to
meet this challenge. It is expected that graduates from this course
will be suitable for and employed in this growing sector.
Typical Modules
Level 1
Fundamentals of Solid
Body Mechanics
Fundamentals of
Thermofluids
Analytical Methods
and Skills
Engineering Materials
and Design
Energy and Electrical Power
Mechanical and Energy
Engineering Labs
Level 2
Solid Body Mechanics
Thermofluids
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Computing, Analytical
Methods, Control and
Instrumentation
Conventional and
Renewable Energy Systems
Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information
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Level 3
Major Individual Project
Power Generation Systems
and Sustainability
FEA, CFD and Design of
Engineering Systems (BEng)
FEA, CFD and Numerical
Modelling (MEng)
Professional
Engineering Practice
Level 4 (MEng)
Major Group Project
Strategic Management,
Innovation and Enterprise
Management of Energy
Engineering Systems
and Economics
Advanced Thermofluids
Advanced Heat and
Mass Transfer
Solar Thermal and Electricity
Systems OR Wind, Tidal,
Wave, Hydroelectricity
OR Geothermal, Biomass,
Waste, Hydrogen
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ENTRY CRITERIA
MEng
Mechanical and Energy Engineering BEng/MEng
AAB
GCE A-level AAB, including Maths
and Physics (General Studies and
Critical Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*D*D to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Level Maths and 6 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Applicants should apply for
the BEng. Those who achieve the
progression requirement can transfer
to the MEng at the end of Level 2
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
UCAS CODE/
STUDY MODE
Mechanical and Energy
Engineering MEng
HJ38 4 years full-time
HJN1 5 years thick-sandwich
School of Engineering and Design
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ABB
Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk
GCE A-level ABB, including at least
Grade B in Maths and at least Grade
B in Physics (General Studies and
Critical Thinking not accepted)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
D*DD to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
equivalent
IBDP 33 points, including 5 in Higher
Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level
Physics
Access Complete and pass in
Engineering, with 45 credits at Level
3 of which 30 credits must be at
Distinction and 15 credits with Merit
or higher. All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at Grade C or above are
also required, to include English and
Maths
For Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year see page 196. For
external foundation courses, please
contact the Admissions Tutor
UCAS CODES/
STUDY MODE
Motorsport Engineering BEng
H336 3 years full-time
H335 4 years thick-sandwich
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Motorsport
Engineering BEng/MEng
About the Course
This specialist degree provides a rigorous and traditional academic
education coupled with a well-developed appreciation of the highly
competitive and commercial nature of the automotive industry
generally, and the motorsport sector specifically. The subjects
studied include analytical and computational skills, principles
and concepts appropriate to the design and operation of racing
vehicles, such as materials, manufacturing methods, IC engines,
aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and electronics, and professional
skills needed to equip graduates in the automotive industry.
This course aims to produce highly qualified motorsport engineers
equipped with qualities and transferable skills for demanding
employment in the motorsport, automotive and related industries
and in the public sector.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE). The MEng degree course fulfils the academic
requirement to go forward for registration as a Chartered Engineer
(CEng).
MEng Final Year Project
Motorsport Engineering students form the management team
of Brunel Racing FS, and take on the responsibility of designing,
building, testing, and competing a prototype race car in Formula
Student competitions.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, laboratories, design studios and
one-to-one supervision. You will undertake assignments, project
work, reports on laboratory practicals, oral presentations, and short
tests. There are written examinations in May of each year.
Employability
We have an established reputation for producing graduates of the
highest calibre, equipped with transferable skills that are designed
to meet the challenges of employment within the engineering
sector. Generally, our MEng students have a number of job offers
before they graduate.
Careers
Motorsport is a highly competitive global industry which is
constantly evolving as companies seek to gain an edge. A number
of Brunel graduates are currently working in motorsport or related
engineering companies holding senior positions. Destinations have
included Williams F1, Mercedes GP, Force India F1, Lotus, Red Bull,
Virgin Racing, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes, HPP and Triumph
Motorcycles.
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AAB

Motorsport Engineering BEng/MEng

GCE A-level AAB, including Grade
A in Maths and Grade A in Physics
Placements (General Studies and Critical
Thinking not accepted)
Sandwich students spend a year working in motorsport or a related
industry. Some graduates are offered full-time graduate posts at the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
companies where they carried out their work placements. D*D*D to include Distinctions in
Further Mathematics for Technicians,
and Further Mechanical Principles or
Typical Modules equivalent
IBDP 35 points, including 6 in Higher
Level 1 Level 3 Level Maths and 6 in Higher Level
Fundamentals of Solid Major Individual Project Physics
Body Mechanics Vehicle Performance Access Applicants should apply for
Fundamentals of FEA, CFD and Design of the BEng. Those who achieve the
Thermofluids Engineering Systems (BEng) progression requirement can transfer
Analytical Methods to the MEng at the end of Level 2
FEA, CFD and Numerical
and Skills Modelling (MEng) For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or
Engineering Materials, Professional equivalent at Grade C or above are
Manufacturing and Engineering Practice also required, to include English and
Electrical Machines Maths
Introduction to Level 4 (MEng)
Engineering Design
Motorsport Laboratories,
Major Group Project UCAS CODES/
Racing Team Management
Technical Drawing and
and Vehicle Testing
STUDY MODE
Workshop Experience
Strategic Management, Motorsport Engineering MEng
Level 2 Innovation and Enterprise H331 4 years full-time
Advanced Vehicle Dynamics, H334 5 years thick-sandwich
Solid Body Mechanics
IC Engines, Materials
Thermofluids

School of Engineering and Design

and Manufacturing
Computing, Analytical Advanced Thermofluids
Methods, Control and
Instrumentation Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Racing Vehicle Design

Contact
Mrs Petra Gratton
* me-ug-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
( +44 (0)1895 266633
8 www.brunel.ac.uk/courses
Check the Web for up-to-date course,
entry criteria and fees information

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