Mechanical Engineering/Advanced Materials: University of Southampton

Course Description

The selection of appropriate materials in design and manufacture, along with an understanding of how those materials behave in service, is fundamental to mechanical engineering.

The first two years of this degree are common with the MEng Mechanical Engineering, followed by specialisation in years three and four through a range of subject themes.

Core modules include Manufacturing with materials, Materials service performance, Mechanics of solids, Orthopaedic biomechanics, Numerical techniques in mechanics, Theory of elasticity, Materials for transport, Failure of materials, Biomaterials and Advanced management.

In the third and fourth years you will participate in projects, as described in the MEng Mechanical Engineering.

Course content

• Engineering design
• Engineering materials
• Mechanics of solids
• Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Electrical systems
• Law and management
• Automobile systems
• Orthopaedic biomechanics
• Fuel cells and photovoltaic systems
• Aircraft propulsion

Entry requirements

• A levels: AAA, including mathematics and physics (general studies not accepted), plus GCSE English language grade C (minimum)
• IB: 34 points, including a total of 12 in mathematics and physics at higher level
• Intake: 60
• Average applicants per place: 8

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/