Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has a rich cultural heritage and traces its origins back to 1823.
It is now proud to be a new civic university offering degrees that are driven by internationally acclaimed research and based on practical learning. The university is ranked among the world's top 150 universities by The Young University Rankings 2019.
LJMU is one of the UK’s leading engineering schools with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities including engine test facilities, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios operational at its franchise campuses, which you have full use of in practical sessions.
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - An Overview
On this BEng (Hons) degree course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem-solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer.
This degree allows you to unlock your creative potential and build technical expertise that will help you become a highly skilled, work-ready and internationally accredited graduate.
By studying the professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Liverpool John Moores University you will have access to leading organizations and industry professionals plus exciting paid work placements. Such professional experience will enhance your CV and open up exciting career opportunities.
Additionally studying for Mechanical Engineering with LJMU will allow you to benefit from:
- Excellent student support from UK academic tutors and technical staff in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study
- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum which emphasizes developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects
- Well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support with access to a personal copy of software
- Mentor ship from Professional engineers who regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits which provide insights into careers in professional engineering
- Practically delivered degree watch utilizing industry standard software
Programme Structure, Courses and Specification
LJMU is recognized for its excellent record in engineering research in collaboration with industry and academic partners from the UK and around the world. This application-oriented research and the transfer of expertise between the academic team and industry help maintain the relevance of course materials. Since many of the academic team also have professional industrial experience at senior levels, and all are engaged in research or scholarship which helps maintain the relevance of the curriculum delivered.
Enrolling on to this programme will thus allow you to benefit from academic expertise of LJMU Tutors throughout this qualification.
Teaching is via a combination of lectures supported by small, group tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.
Programme Structure
You study 20 courses over a period of four years to earn the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree.
Core Module Level - 4
- Engineering Practice 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1a
- Applied Mechanics 1
- Materials
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics 1b
Core Modules Level - 5
- Engineering Practice 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Materials and Processes
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechatronics 2
- Applied Mechanics 2
- Mechanical Engineering Design 2
- Mechanics
During the sandwich year the students will undergo an Industrial Project
Four Core Modules Level - 6
- Engineering Project
- Engineering Analysis
- Industrial Management
- Mechanical Engineering Design 3
Any Two Optional Modules
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer (Optional)
- Materials Engineering (Optional)
- Manufacturing Processes and Industrial Automation (Optional)
- Vehicle Dynamics (Optional)
- Thermodynamics (Optional)
- Structural Integrity (Optional)
- Dynamics and Control (Optional)
