BSc (Hons) Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering (Full Time)
Equip yourself with design and production skills on this degree, opening up a variety of career opportunities when you graduate.
UCAS codes
2013 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryHH7H
- Four years Level 0 Language YearHH3T
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)HH7I
- Four years Foundation YearHH7J
2012 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryHH7H
- Four years Level 0 Language YearHH3T
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)HH7I
- Four years Foundation YearHH7J
Entry level
120 points from either a National Diploma in Engineering or from A Levels including a numerate subject.
Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.
Direct entry to Year 3 may be offered to holders of an HND or Foundation Degree in an appropriate subject.
In my view
“Relevant work experience underpinned by a strong academic background has never been more critical. We passionately believe in selecting candidates who demonstrate both qualities when we recruit, which will shape the future of the business.”
Philip de Klerk, CFO, Ineos
O&P Europe
Career opportunities
As a combination of maths, science, technology, business and management, this degree enables students develop a range of skills including problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making, numeracy, IT and communication.
Manufacturing and mechanical engineering are vast disciplines, dealing with the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of anything that has moving parts. Employment opportunities exist in sectors such as the automotive, aircraft shipbuilding, chemical, medical and consumer industries.
Career paths include:
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mechanical design and development
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production
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mechanical trials
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servicing
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technical sales and management.
For facts, figures and further details of graduate employability, view the career destinations PDF| for this course.
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering course at Southampton Solent University is designed for students who wish to be involved in modern manufacturing and mechanical engineering systems.
Subjects such as manufacturing systems and strength of materials are complemented by elements of business strategy. Not only will you develop the decision-making skills sought by employers and emerge as a business aware graduate with theoretical and practical knowledge of modern manufacturing and mechanical engineering systems, but you will also gain the honours degree qualification required to achieve the status of Incorporated Engineer.
Our emphasis on hands-on learning – including case studies, laboratory work, seminars and group exercises – means that your development will be measured through practical projects rather than by exams alone. This vocational focus helps to maintain our high rate of graduate employability.
The third year project is a major element of the course, representing one-third of the final year marks, and will allow you to build on the skills you have developed in the first two years.
Industrial focus
Our experienced, approachable staff are committed to ensuring that your studies are relevant to the manufacturing and mechanical engineering industry, and kept in line with changing technologies and principles.
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Course content
Year 1
Six core units:
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Mathematics
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Analogue and Digital Electronics
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Drawing and CAD
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Mechanical Science
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Manufacturing Principles
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Engineers in Business.
Year 2
Five core units and one option unit:
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Manufacturing Systems
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Applied Mechanics
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Visualisation and Analysis
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Materials
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Marketing and Law.
Options:
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Quality Systems and Measurement
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Curriculum Plus.
Year 3
Four core units and one option unit:
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Lean Systems
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Mechanical Design Analysis
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Analysis of Materials
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Project (double unit).
Options:
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Entrepreneurship
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Business Strategy.
Why choose this course?
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Curriculum designed to satisfy the educational requirements of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
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Access to computers equipped with a wide range of industry-standard applications, programming languages and system development tools.
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Access to manufacturing and mechanical labs equipped with two rapid prototype machines (Titan and Dimension), a 2D laser cutter (Hobart), a five-axis prototyping machine with 10'x5' bed (Thermwood) plus a variety of other facilities.
Assessment
In-course assignments, laboratory work, formal examinations and projects.
Key career skills
Numeracy, IT, communication, teamwork and project management.
Projects/work experience
The Faculty has strong industrial links within a wide range of business sectors and can sometimes offer industrial projects in partnership with companies.