Study Mechanical Engineering and Product
Design
Aston University
Mechanical
Engineering is part of the School of Engineering and applied science
that integrates major subject areas of relevance to industry and
commerce. The degree programmes offer you career flexibility and
opportunity of choice, which is reflected in the high employment rates
of students graduating from Aston. During the 3-4 years of your degree
programme your personal objectives and the market may change and
exposure to a broad based approach is important in enhancing your market
potential. The operation of the Mechanical Engineering group within an
integrated school allows the engineering courses to provides a breadth
of activity including management and financial aspects.
A major example of project activity is the design and build of a
racing car as part of an International competition. This provides both
the opportunity for individual projects and a group project where you
will be involved in design project planning and management. The
resulting vehicle is then entered in a national competitive 3 day event
at the NEC in June. Such projects allow both the Mechanical engineering
students and the students from the Design programmes to contribute.
Medical engineering is a major research thrust and deals with the needs
for modern high technology tools and aids and forms a major source of
undergraduate projects. This involves innovative approaches to design,
instrumentation, sensors, materials and control engineering
Product Design
Training to be a designer is a demanding, creative, exciting and
fulfilling experience. At Aston University we believe it is important
that you also become innovative, enterprising and successful.
Our courses are project based with hands on learning experiences in
our studios, workshops, laboratories and model making facilities. As
well as the opportunity to create models and prototypes we aim to
develop your skills in 3D Solid Modelling and high level communication
and presenational techniques.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
We have a whole suite of courses to cover a wide spectrum of design
experience that are focussed to meet the needs of modern business and
industry. An exciting growth area is in the development of products that
enhance and add value to the quality of people lives. For example our
new Medical Product Design* programme values this amongst the whole
range of current issues such as:
Technical, Commercial, Global, Legislation, Political and
Psychological
It creates the opportunity for you to develop new skills, knowledge
and expertise.
School of
Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering and
the application of science has always been one of Aston University's
major strengths. With a tradition of quality education stretching back
for over a century, the University is respected by students, employers
and professional institutions alike for its academic excellence in both
teaching and research. The School was awarded a coveted 5 for
Research in the last
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2001, and there is a good and long
established reputation for cutting edge research within the School
involving real problem solving whilst advancing scientific knowledge.
The academic staff undertaking this research teach on programmes at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, so new ideas and theories are
always being developed within the curriculum.
Undergraduate
Courses
Mechanical Engineering Programmes
ElectroMechanical Engineering (BEng)
Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)
See Mechanical Engineering at Aston (New)
Product Design Programmes
Engineering Product Design
Industrial Product Design
Product Design and Management
Sustainable Product Design
Medical Product Design
See Product Design at Aston (New)
Steps (Engineering Foundation)
STEPS - Engineering with a Foundation Year
Degree Guide and further information
CONTACT
Mechanical Engineering
Aston University,
Aston Triangle,
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 121 359
3611
Fax: +44 (0) 121 333 5809
Email:
engineering@aston.ac.uk
Website:
www.mee.aston.ac.uk
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