mechanical engineering sept 2014
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Mechanical, Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Aviation: Courses Talk
Petra GrattonAdmissions Tutor for UG courses in
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Becoming an Engineer…• Projects, projects, projects• Labs• Design, build and test• Industry experience• “Show and tell”
…there are some lectures too…
…the Brunel Way!
What courses…?• Mechanical Engineering
– with Aeronautics– with Automotive Design– with Building Services
• Motorsport Engineering• Automotive Engineering• Mechanical and Energy Engineering• Aerospace Engineering• Aviation Engineering• Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies
Types of degrees• Master of Engineering (MEng)
– Accredited– Fulfils the academic requirements to
become a Chartered Engineer (CEng)• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
– Accredited– Partially fulfils the academic requirements
to become a CEng; fulfils academic requirement to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
TOP DOG
Modes of study
• Full-time and sandwich mode available• MEng
– 4-years full-time or 5-years sandwich• BEng
– 3-years full-time or 4-years sandwich• Thick sandwich
– Degree certificate: “…with Professional Development”
– Accredited as Initial Professional Development
Example: BEng Thick Sandwich Structure – four-years
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University Work Placement
Unassigned Major Exam period
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Industrial Placement
• Award-winning Placements & Careers Centre
‘University with a Forward Thinking Attitude to Work-Based Learning’
• www.brunel.ac.uk > Employability• Placement blogs:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/cedps/courses/student-industrial-work-placements
What’s it like to study here?
• Lectures– Theory; introducing new concepts
• On-line– Supporting materials– Discussion forums/webinars/wikis
• Seminars– Reinforce; homework problems
• Experiments– Laboratory-based
• Design Sessions– Computer-assisted; project-based
• One-to-one– Personal Tutor, PAL
Specialist Clubs and Societies
• EQ8 Society• Karting Club• Brunel Flying Club• Innovia: for Women in Engineering, Design
& Physical Sciences
• Universities of London Air Squadron (ULAS)
Mechanical Engineering• Common first and second
yearand specialisms for third year in engines, sustainability and mechatronics
• Fundamentals in mechanical engineering plus computing, electronics, energy and environment systems
• Increased depth and breadth in MEng final year including the Major Group Project
What projects students do…• Inspired by academic
staff research– Dr Mark Atherton– Device to block the
sound of dentist’s drill
• Inspired by industrial training– Red Bull Technology– Insulation of KERS
Projects…Mechanical Engineering
• Design the Optimization Shape of a Wind Turbine Blade
• Design and Build of a Prototype Radio-controlled Amphibious Car
• Investigation of Dynamic Systems Modelling using Neural Networks
• Screw Fixation in Porous Media (like bones)
Projects… with Aeronautics• Merlin’s Aircraft Design
and Handling Competition• Roncz Project
Projects… with Automotive Design
• Isle of Man TT• Top UK-
university team in 2009
• Finished 6th
• Beaten only by professional teams (most with mega-budgets!)
Projects… with Building Services
• Experimental wind turbine
• Monitoring and targeting energy use at Ewart House
Motorsport Engineering
• Based on sound mechanical engineering principles
• Projects have automotive / motorsports theme
• Internationally recognised engine research
• Major Group Project to enter the Formula Student competition managing a team of students
Formula Student• Formula Student
Silverstone– 6th out of 87 teams– 2nd place UK uni
• FS Germany– 2nd place UK uni– 16th out of 78 teams
• Prizes (for example):– Honda Prize for Most
Desirable Engineering Product
– Best in UK Class 1 & Overall 4th place in international competition
Automotive Engineering
• More specialist than Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design
• Content more suitable to the Automotive Industry rather than Motorsport
Mechanical and Energy Engineering
• Content serving the needs of the Energy Industries– Generation (large and small-scale)– Distribution– Renewable Energy Technologies
Aerospace Engineering
• Based on sound mechanical principles with an emphasis on aeronautical engineering applications
• Projects have an aeronautical theme• MEng Major Group Projects include
aircraft-building and evaluation
Aerospace Engineering
• Heavy Lift Challenge– Best in UK – Runner-up to Overall
Champion• Build a microlight aircraft
– Students static testing of landing gear
Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies
• Aims to prepare students to apply for airline pilot training following graduation (or during summer)
• The “with Pilot Studies” delivers basic flying training and a solid grounding in flight theory
• Introduces wider aspects of the aviation industry such as operations and management
• Flying training will consist of 32 hours flying with a qualified flying instructor, and the PPL ground theory required in order to gain a National Private Pilot's Licence
• The total additional cost of this flying is about £6,200
• You pay about £3,000 at the start of Term 1 for 15 hours, then negotiate either 17 or 30 hours to complete either the NPPL (minimum required for the degree) or PPL (required to progress to Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training
Aviation courses
Difference between courses• At Level 1, Aviation Engineering with Pilot
Studies students undertake flight training
• Aviation Engineering students take additional engineering modules. The content of both courses is the same at Levels 2, 3 (and 4 for those taking a MEng)
Graduate Shows
• Brunel Engineers– May, Uxbridge
• Made in Brunel– June, Southbank, London
Novel ideasCommercial potentialSmall increments or step changes
What prospects?
• Employment in engineering discipline• Stay at Brunel
– Further study (MSc)– Research (MPhil, PhD)
• Graduate training (non-engineering)
Brunel Engineering GraduatesMotorsport Engineering• Dan
– Force India F1– Design Engineer
Mechanical Eng. with Aero.• Siama
– Rolls-Royce– Designing aero-engines
• Claire– Arup– Transport engineering
• Ed– MOD– Top secret
• Phil– Arup– Transport engineering
Brunel Engineering GraduatesAviation Engineering with Pilot
Studies• Tony
– Airbus
• Fenella– Royal Air Force– Engineering
Officer
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Entry Requirements
• Master of Engineering (MEng)– A-levels: AAA including Maths and Physics– BTEC Extended Diploma: D*D*D* with Distinctions in Further
Mathematics for Technicians, and Further Mechanical Principles or equivalent
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)– A-levels: AAB including Maths and Physics– BTEC Extended Diploma: D*D*D with Distinctions in Further
Mathematics for Technicians, and Further Mechanical Principles or equivalent
Scholarship Opportunity
For September 2014~500 scholarships available
including Engineering Excellence£2,000 for 3-years
(Subject to terms and conditions)http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/ug/fees/brunel-support-2014
“Problem with either Maths or Physics? No problem!”
• BEng Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year
• One-year, full-time pre-degree course + BEng degree
• Opportunity to transfer to MEng depending on grades
• Provides a sound foundation knowledge in Maths, Physics and Engineering Science
UCAS Personal Statement
• Why interested in the course• No conflicts of chosen courses• What personal qualities – evidence?
– Engineering Education Scheme, Formula Schools, Headstart, Year-in-Industry, Young Engineers Club, Air Cadets, DofE Award…
– Contribution made to your community
THANK YOUSee you again soon at an Interview/Applicant Day!
Safe journey home.