Mechanical Engineering/Sustainable Energy Systems: University of Southampton

Course Description

Sustainable energy supply represents one of the key challenges to engineering today. This programme provides you with an overview of modern energy technologies including renewable energy sources, fuel cells, nuclear engineering and energy economics.

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: Advanced management, Advanced electrical systems, Ocean and wind energy, Fuel cells, Automotive propulsion, Management, Engineering design, Photovoltaic devices and systems, Introduction to energy systems, resources and usage, Heat transfer and Introduction to nuclear engineering. 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/