Mechanical engineers make things move. Mechanical engineers design and develop all machines with moving parts – anything from vehicles like satellites, cars, trains and aircraft; to plants for generating clean power; life-saving medical equipment like pacemakers, incubators and micro-scale pumps; and machines such as robots that make other products.
WHY CHOOSE OUR PROGRAMMES?
- A strong element of practical work gives you the experience of applying theory to real-world situations
- You benefit from our excellent links with industry and our graduates are in high demand
- All courses are taught on the Dubai campus with key UK staff – students experience exactly the same course that they would in Birmingham
- Our programmes develop your professional skills such as teamwork, project management, communication, and leadership alongside your technical expertise
- Our teaching is informed by our research and you will benefit from developments at the leading edge of the field
- Exchange programmes are planned that – subject to academic attainment – will give our Dubai students the opportunity to spend time studying at the University’s picturesque campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham
GLOBALLY RANKED AT 100 FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2021)
HOW WILL YOU BE TAUGHT?
- You will experience a range of teaching and learning styles during your course that reflect the diversity of the subject
- The programme is delivered through lectures, small-group workshops, laboratories, computer-based activities, enquiry-based learning and tutorials; all of which encourage you to become an independent, self-motivated learner
- Academics from the School of Engineering, in Birmingham, will deliver guest lectures throughout the three-year programme
- Emphasis is placed on design and research project work in your third year
GRADUATE CAREER DESTINATIONS HAVE INCLUDED:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Jaguar Land Rover
- BP
- Rolls-Royce
- AMEC
- Aston Martin
- ARUP
- Johnson & Johnson
87% OF OUR RESEARCH WAS RATED AS 'WORLD-LEADING' OR 'INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT'
(Research Excellence Framework 2014)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) – 3 years
What will you study?
Mechanical engineering is a professional discipline that is hugely important in day-to-day life, and supplies solutions to a vast range of sectors.
Our Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) programme is designed to produce graduates with the required skills and knowledge to create products that can compete successfully in global markets, or to develop and implement new technologies.
In the first year of the programme, you will gain a thorough grounding in core engineering knowledge alongside a broad understanding of behaviour, policy, entrepreneurship and global perspectives.
In the second and third years, you will study a specialist programme in Mechanical Engineering, addressing key themes such as heat, power and fluid flows; vehicle engineering; control, manufacturing technology; and production management.
The final year of the programme has a problem-solving focus, and you will work on a major individual project linked to your chosen field of specialisation.
MEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons) - 4 Years
Students studying the BEng Mechanical Engineering have the opportunity to transfer to the UK MEng programme to complete their graduation, after completing the first two years of the BEng programme in Dubai. Our UK MEng programmes fully meet the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
You will start by enrolling on our BEng programme, and will be able to start applying for the MEng UK programme during your second BEng year. The first two years of our BEng and MEng programmes are identical. However, there are programme differences in year three and then the MEng has a fourth year. BEng students complete their main project in year three (final year); MEng students complete their main project in year four (final year).
The pathway is available to all Dubai Mechanical Engineering students, subject to achieving grades of 55% and above in the first two years.
Students who successfully complete their MEng graduation in the UK will be eligible to apply for the UK’s Graduate visa, allowing graduates to stay and work in the UK after graduation for up to two years. Our renowned Careers Network services support students to find placements and employment during, and after, graduation.
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year – 4 years
What will you study?
Depending on your previous studies, you may need to take our four-year undergraduate programme, which includes an integrated entry year.
As part of your entry year, you will study Properties of Matter, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanics and Waves, Mathematics, and Academic English and Study Skills. These modules have been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in relevant subjects whilst supporting your English language and study skills, preparing you to move on to the next stage of your chosen degree programme. We will ensure you are fully prepared for your undergraduate programme, immersing you in the University environment.
‘I feel really lucky to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham Dubai because I get to have a lot of hands-on experience and I have the chance to build things independently, which is a great experience for Year 1.’
Dechuang Kong, BEng Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham Dubai