Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You will study:
- Engineering Practice 1
- Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing
- Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
- Thermofluids
- Applied Electrical Technology.
Year two
You will study:
- Engineering Practice 2
- Engineering Research
- Structural Mechanics
- Applied Thermofluids
- Dynamics
- Systems Design.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Year three (Final Year for BEng)
You will study:
- Professionalism for Engineers*
- Engineering Project
- Group Design and Integration Project.
*You will not study this module if you have completed the placement year.
Plus, four optional modules from:
- Composite Engineering or Materials and Structures for Special Applications
- Thermofluid Systems or Advanced Heat Transfer
- Vibrational Dynamics or Vehicle Dynamics
- Control Engineering or Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology or Mechanics of Materials
- Engineering and Society
- Emerging Automotive Technology 1.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
"I had the chance to complete an industrial placement on my course, which kickstarted my career in Engineering. I'm certain the relevant industry experience I gained from my placement year helped me to obtain a role on the National Grid's 18-month graduate scheme." Max, 2019 Mechanical Engineering graduate
Learning and Teaching
Learn through a mix of lectures and tutorials, experimental laboratory work, engineering fabrication, drawing and design, computing and application-based mini projects.
Make use of facilities including stress analysis, testing and materials selection, dynamics and vibration and thermofluids.
Experiment with energy conservation and control, aerodynamics (high speed and low speed wind tunnels), electronics and computing, manufacture, advanced manufacture and robotics.
Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to give you the inside track on industry challenges and opportunities. Visit our careers fairs and engineer 'speed dating' events that help you find work as soon as you graduate.
Get involved in national competitions and initiatives to boost your skills and experience. Some students volunteer their skills to help develop infrastructure in developing countries, through initiatives like Engineers without Borders. Others have had success with UWE Bristol teams in the Formula Student competition.
Showcase your work to employers and the public at our annual degree show.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:
Year | Scheduled learning and teaching study | Independent study | Placement study |
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1 | 29% | 71% | 0% |
2 | 24% | 76% | 0% |
3 | 19% | 78% | 3% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year
Study time
You can study this course full-time over three (BEng) or four (MEng) years, or part-time on a day release basis.
Part-time study
Modules are structured to allow you to attend all your lectures and tutorial sessions on a single day each week, minimising the time you spend away from the workplace.
Dependent on entry qualifications, you'll generally complete the course within five years. A large proportion of our part-time students are supported by their employer.
A benefit of studying part-time is you'll be able to put your learning into practice and potentially use work-related problems in projects.
Assessment
You'll be assessed through a mix of examinations, assignments and group projects.
An individual project is a key assessment in final year.
Learn more about assessments.
Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:
Year | Written exam assessment | Coursework assessment | Practical exam assessment |
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1 | 67% | 28% | 5% |
2 | 56% | 43% | 1% |
3 | 49% | 48% | 3% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year