B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 32,300 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* exam fees: GBP 816
Introduction
The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bolton, Academic Centre – Ras Al Khaimah, will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career in the mechanical engineering profession – a profession that is essential in so many areas of the modern world, including design and manufacture, construction, energy, aerospace and automobile manufacture.
The department provides a friendly yet challenging environment where the emphasis is on both the theories and principles of mechanical engineering and their application in a work context. You’ll carry out case studies, practical and laboratory work and problem-solving projects. You’ll also develop the presentation and managerial skills that you’ll need to manage engineering projects and support your future employment in the industry.
Why Study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bolton, RAK?
There are also opportunities to participate in inter-university student competitions, including the IMechE’s annual undergraduate design challenge, which includes all the universities.
Professionals from national and multinational mechanical engineering firms are regularly invited to give guest lectures about the sector and job opportunities. You’ll also have industry visits and work placements.
You’ll get hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment and software such as SolidWorks, for analysis and design, prototyping and control.
Your final year project allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding when investigating and providing solutions to engineering problems. Some projects may be on ‘live’ problems from local industry or in-house research activity. This programme can significantly boost your employment opportunities in civil engineering.
Benefits of Studying at the University of Bolton, RAK
- High Academic Standards
- UK Accredited British Degree
- Affordable tuition fee
- Transfer options to UK Campus / Study Trips
- Academic Merit Scholarships
Key Features
- Our engineering department has a strong tradition in the field of engineering education and high-quality engineering courses have been delivered.
- It has modern, dedicated engineering laboratories and state-of-the-art design development and project facilities. These include CAD, analysis, optimisation, CAM and CAE software.
- You’ll be taught in a supportive learning environment with small class sizes. Your tutors are experienced professionals and academics, highly qualified in their fields, and many of them are chartered engineers.
- We’ll encourage you to develop an understanding of all aspects of engineering projects; for example, costing, the science and maths of these projects, functional design materials, and project management.
- You’ll have opportunities to develop business skills for a career in this field, including problem-solving, managing workloads, and communicating with a range of personnel. You’ll also be able to develop your decision-making abilities and your ICT capabilities.
Admissions
Curriculum
The programme requires 360 credits to be successfully established for the award BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering; 120 credits at HE4, 120 credits at HE5 and 120 credits at HE6
- AME4061 Engineering Environment
- AME4062 Engineering Principles 1
- AME4064 Projects & Systems
- AME4065 Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling
- AME4063 Engineering Principles 2
- AME5011 Engineering Applications
- AME5012 Mechanics of Materials and Machines
- AME5013 Thermo-Fluids and Control Systems
- AME5014 Engineering Modelling and Analysis
- AME5015 Engineering in Business & Society
- AME6012 Advanced Materials & Structures
- AME6013 Management & Enterprise in Eng
- AME6015 Advanced Thermofluids & Control
- AME6016 Finite Element and Difference Solutions
- AME6011 Major Project
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you could pursue a career in manufacturing or other areas of science and technology, such as sustainable energy. Career opportunities could include research and development, design, production, and plant management.
Graduates can also use the qualification as a stepping-stone into a range of other careers. Possible areas of employment include:
- Investment banking
- Mining and drilling
- Patent Law
- Production management
- Technical sales
- Water engineering
- Manufacturing
- IT
- Finance
- Accountancy
- Research and development
- Teaching and Education
- Consultancy
- Civil engineering
- Supply chain
- Building services