The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the leading departments of its kind in the world, and is ranked fourth in the UK in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) for the quality of its research.
Mechanical engineering is a uniquely broad-based profession. Mechanical engineers apply their scientific knowledge to solve problems and design machines that help us to enjoy a better life. In addition to areas traditionally associated with the discipline, such as power generation, automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries, mechanical engineers also work within interdisciplinary teams solving problems in areas such as nanotechnology, electrical and electronic systems, environmental protection, bioengineering, renewable energy and food industry.
Design is a key integrating element in all years of the programme. You will learn real-world engineering, the importance of communication, team working skills, entrepreneurship initiatives, an emphasis for environmental sustainability, a mind-set for lifelong learning, appropriate management principles and business acumen.
Engineering science and design are core disciplines in this programme whilst other important areas are control, electronics, IT, manufacturing technology, and mathematics. Projectwork will form a significant part of your final year. In year three, MEng students undertake a major group project. Up to four students will work as a multidisciplinary team to design, manufacture, and test their prototype, as well as develop a business plan to market their product. All students will undertake an individual project in their final year. The project is commonly experimental, computational or analytical in nature; and it will provide a link relating academic understanding, research methods, and professional ethics. You will be able to choose your individual project topic, most of which are based upon real industrial problems.
Industrial training is compulsory if you pursue the MEng degree curriculum. You will be expected to participate in industrial training during the summer vacation after the second year of study. All industrial training must last at least 12 consecutive weeks in the same company or institution.
Our mechanical engineering degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution for Engineering Designers (IED), and means that the qualification can be used towards your registration as a Charted Engineer with the Engineering Council, UK.
The MEng degree is accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).