Engineering

About the Pathway

Specific A Level Entry Requirements: For Electrical and Mechanical Engineering you will require A level Mathematics and A level Physics. For Chemical Engineering you will require A level Mathematics and A level Chemistry.

Double Weighted Pathway: Due to the complexity of these subjects and the background knowledge it requires in later years, these pathways are double weighted. As such, you can only take one other pathway with these options.

For more information, please read our guide on how Pathways work.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering influences numerous areas of technology. These pathways will help you to develop the skills needed to conceive and design processes for the production, transformation and transportation of materials.

Double Weighted Pathway: Due to the complexity of this subject and the background knowledge it requires in later years, this pathway is double weighted. As such you can only take one other pathway with this option.

Please note: this pathway requires Chemistry A level and Mathematics A level.

Year One	Year Two	Year Three
Core modules	Core modules	Optional modules
Design, Innovation and 3D Thinking	Chemical Engineering Laboratory Projects I	Advanced Process Transfers
Engineering Mathematics I-IV	Fluid Mechanics and Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	Catalytic and Bio-reaction Engineering
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Engineers	Particle Technology and Separation	Chemical Engineering Design and Process Safety
Heat Transfer	Optional modules	Computer Applications in Process Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics	Business Development Project	Energy Conversion
Manufacturing Fundamentals	Engineering Analysis
Mechanics of Material	Mass Transfer
Process Engineering Fundamentals	Reactors and Equipment
Optional modules
Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Digital Electronics
Fundamentals for Electronic Instrumentation
Programming Fundamentals

Electronic Engineering

This Pathway will help you develop a sound foundation in all aspects of Electronic and Electrical Engineering that is crucial to the design and manufacture of future systems in the medical, environmental, energy, transport and ICT markets. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas including wireless communications, silicon chip design, nanotechnology, green technologies and power generation.

Double Weighted Pathway: Due to the complexity of this subject and the background knowledge it requires in later years, this pathway is double weighted. As such you can only take one other pathway with this option.

Please note: this pathway requires Mathematics A level and Physics A level.

Year One	Year Two	Year Three
Core modules	Core modules	Optional modules
Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals	Digital Electronics	Analogue Electronics
Engineering Mathematics I-IV	Electromagnetics and RF Engineering	Digital Signal Processing
Fundamentals of Digital Electronics	Optional modules	Integrated Circuit Engineering
Fundamentals of Electronic Instrumentation	Business Development Project	Optoelectronics and Wireless Communications
Programming Fundamentals	Electrical Circuits and Power Systems	Power Electronics and Applications
Optional modules	Engineering Analysis	Research Project (BEng only)
Design, Innovation and 3D Thinking	Instrumentation and Control
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Engineers	Power Engineering
Heat Transfer
Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Material
Manufacturing Fundamentals
Process Engineering Fundamentals

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a field covering any industry that uses moving parts, from construction to transport; medicine to manufacturing; renewable energy to consumer technology. Our programme gives you the skills necessary for the subject, with an applied focus on mechanical system designs.

Double Weighted Pathway: Due to the complexity of this subject and the background knowledge it requires in later years, this pathway is double weighted. As such you can only take one other pathway with this option.

Please note: this pathway requires Mathematics A level and Physics A level.

Year One	Year Two	Year Three
Core modules	Core modules	Optional modules
Design, Innovation and 3D Thinking	Engineering Mechanics	Design and Manufacturing
Engineering Mathematics I-IV	Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics	Engineering Composites
Heat Transfer	Materials and Design	Engineering Materials
Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics	Optional modules	Machine Elements
Manufacturing Fundamentals	Business Development Project	Research Project (BEng only)
Mechanics of Materials	Engineering Analysis	Vibration Analysis and Application
Optional modules	Instrumentation and Control
Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals	Power Engineering
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Engineers
Fundamentals of Digital Electronics
Fundamentals of Electronic Instrumentation
Process Engineering Fundamentals
Programming Fundamentals

To study on any particular Pathway you must meet the entry requirements of that subject. The information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research. For more information, please read our guide on how Pathways work.