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Modules in the first 2 years explore the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. Youll gain the skills to apply your theoretical understanding to a wide range of real design problems.

In years 3 and 4, you'll extend your knowledge and skills by taking part in both individual and group projects. You'll take specialist modules in automotive systems and engineering.

You'll take part in our award-winning induction programme and gain practical experience. Teams of new students work together to design and create. For example, you could take apart and put back together a 4 stroke engine.

The first year provides a background in engineering science, emphasising the mechanical engineering aspects. This includes a workshop training course.

Core modules cover topics such as:

You'll develop your design and programming skills, preparing you to design, build and test engineering systems, components and mechanisms.

You'll explore the main mechanical engineering subjects with tailored modules. This includes topics such as:

materials and structures

drives and machines

vibration

You'll also take part in a challenging design project, such as designing an autonomous robot or quadcopter.

You can apply to spend a semester abroad at the end of the year. We have several partner institutions that teach modules in English.

You'll undertake an individual project that usually takes the form of a design or research exercise.

You'll specialise in automotive engineering and study topics including:

manufacturing and materials

automotive power train and chassis systems

heat transfer and applications

automotive mechatronics

You'll also choose from a range of optional modules to focus or broaden your knowledge.

You'll take part in a group design project, these are often linked to current research activities or topics that have practical relevance to industry. You'll apply your conceptual engineering and scientific knowledge to an engineering design problem.

As a team, you'll develop your ideas through detailed design, experimentation, computer modelling and manufacture.

Youll have the option to study advanced topics, including:

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Mechanical Automotive Engineering | University of Southampton