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Our strong industry links, research and professional accreditations from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) ensure our curriculum is of the highest quality and focused on the most innovative developments in the industry.

As well as developing practical and professional skills in our energy laboratory, dedicated electronic and mechanical laboratories and test facilities, students also have the option to enhance their employability further with a work placement, with current students working at companies such as Cummins, Network Rail and Caterpillar.

Our engineering students also have the opportunity to join the DMU Racing society to design, build and drive a fully-functional race car, competing in the annual Formula Student challenge at the world famous Silverstone race track. You can also join the Electronics Club and gain a practical understanding of how systems are designed and constructed. Students can also broaden their cultural horizons with DMUglobal, where they can embark on international experiences to locations like Berlin, New York and Hong Kong.

One hundred per cent of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) and Mechatronics BEng (Hons) graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

We look forward to welcoming you to DMU.

ENGINEERING COURSES AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY (DMU) OFFER EXCELLENT TEACHING FROM ACADEMICS AND INDUSTRY FIGURES, WHETHER YOUR PASSION IS TO STUDY MECHANICAL, ELECTRONIC, ENERGY OR AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING.

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CONTENTS

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24 DMU AWARDED GOLD IN THE TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK

26 DMUglobal

18 FACILITIES

21 DMUworks

08 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

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ENERGY ENGINEERING BEng (Hons)

ENGINEERING YEAR ZERO

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

MECHATRONICS BEng/MEng (Hons)

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06 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

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UCAS CODE: BEng: H410 MEng: H403

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

BEng: 112 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

MEng: 120 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Maths.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)

Engineering Year Zero

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons)

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at DMU will allow you to gain a broad-based knowledge of modelling and simulation.

Our Aeronautical Engineering degree will provide students with a strong background in major aeronautical disciplines with the provision of practical skills in experimental and computational methods.

Aeronautical Engineering covers the basic principles of aerospace science and technology, including experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, aircraft propulsion systems, flight simulation technologies, aviation materials and aeroelasticity, modern Computational tools for Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Structural Dynamics (CSD).

Our students will have a unique opportunity to use our AIRFOX DISO Flight Simulator for a broad range of flight simulation models with open and reconfigurable software platform.

Graduates who study Aeronautical Engineering can go on to work within the aerospace industry, scientific or research areas, military sectors or with airline operators focusing on designing, testing or consulting.

To learn more about Aeronautical Engineering, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/aero

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The UK aerospace industry is the biggest in Europe and the second biggest in the world with a turnover of £31 billion in 2016. It employs 95,000 people, with the greatest number of jobs in the South West and the East Midlands.

Hobina stated: “The industry will continue to grow in the coming years and this exciting new course will allow us to train the next generation of aerospace professionals.”

HOBINA RAJAKARUNA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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UCAS CODE: BEng: H600 MEng: H601

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

BEng: 112 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

MEng: 120 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Maths.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)

Engineering Year Zero

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons)

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

This course puts you at the forefront of advanced systems, with a focus on specialist areas of electrical and electronic engineering.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) is a specialist programme of study, which has been created in direct response to a need in industry for qualified engineers who are skilled in this area. This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which is an industry-recognised accreditation. It can be studied as a three-year BEng (Hons), allowing you to choose an area to specialise in when you are in the final year of study, or as a four-year integrated master’s MEng. This additional year of study allows you to further develop expert skills in your area of interest. Whether you choose to study for a BEng or MEng degree, this course provides a solid foundation in the science of electrical and electronic engineering in the first two years. After an optional placement year, you can choose specialist optional modules aligned to your career interests. Some 92.9 per cent of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

To learn more about Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/EEE

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Engineering students were given a private tour of the New York Skyscraper Museum by the gallery manager during a DMUglobal trip to the famous city. They explored the engineering feats behind the tallest skyscrapers and the early work needed to develop the very first skyscrapers in New York.

Student Tanvir Choudhury said: “I feel proud to be part of this study trip. When I go for a job I can say that I have been part of this wonderful experience and I’ve been to the city of New York. It’s something that I think will help me in the future.”

CASE STUDY ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN NEW YORK

Energy Engineering academics have put the sun to good use with Africa’s first solar taxi service, which will help transform lives in the fight against poverty.

Dr Gammon, stated: “We are helping Africa to lead the way at a time when electric cars are only just beginning to make their mark in the industrialised world.”

DR RUPERT GAMMON, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW DMU INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND SUSTINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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UCAS CODE: H100

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

112 UCAS points with Maths or Physics at grade C or above.

Plus, Five GCSEs including English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Engineering Year Zero

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons)

ENERGY ENGINEERING BEng (Hons)

This course is strongly underpinned by traditional engineering principles, but will also help you to develop a specialist understanding of the efficient use of conventional and renewable energies for power generation and modern energy storage solutions.

The production and utilisation of energy has been a key global issue for many decades. Until recently the main focus has been to produce energy using fossil fuels purely for the economic development of nations, with little emphasis on the environmental impact. With the realisation from both government and within industry that energy production and utilisation must be balanced by being more environmentally conscious and energy efficient, energy engineering is growing in importance.

This course will address theoretical and practical aspects of energy production, storage and utilisation, preparing you for a career in a variety of specialist areas of energy engineering.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent DMU engineering placements include experience at Cummings, Network Rail and Caterpillar. Our Engineering graduates work for national/multinational companies, and graduates of this course could go on to careers in production, utilisation, storage and management of energy, design, research and development, environment control and policy making.

To learn more about Energy Engineering, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/energy

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UCAS CODE: H108

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

56 UCAS points

Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Maths.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons)

ENGINEERING YEAR ZERO

Engineering Year Zero is a full-time course, which is ideal if you want to become a professional engineer but do not have the relevant subject grades to study engineering at degree level.

The emphasis of this course is on providing a solid understanding of the fundamental mathematics and science that are needed in the field of engineering.

On completion of the Engineering Year Zero course you can progress to one of our specialist undergraduate degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. You will be supported by expert academics and technicians and will be able to access additional mathematics and English tutorials through the Kimberlin Library.

To learn more about Engineering Year Zero, and for a full list of modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/EYZ

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After completing Engineering Year Zero, Bradley studied Mechanical Engineering at DMU. Graduating with a first in 2018, Bradley is now a Research Engineer at MTC.

Bradley said: “Getting this job has already proved to me the value of my degree. Knowing that I’ll be working with the latest technology and developing prototypes is very exciting.”

BRADLEY WARD ENGINEERING YEAR ZERO, GRADUATE

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BEng/MEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering at DMU will help you to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional engineer. Mechanical engineering is vital to all aspects of our everyday lives, incorporating the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of just about any product that has movable parts. This could be substantial structures such as power stations, oil platforms or jet engines, right down to a single valve. Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) holds an IEng accreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The BEng programme is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to CEng Level, meaning it fulfils the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited master’s programme.

This course can be studied as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or as a four-year integrated master’s MEng. At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng (Hons) or continuing for a further year for a MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements.

100 per cent of our Mechanical Engineering graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report. Graduates of this course have gone on to work at Toyota, Cummins Generator Technologies, Ricardo – Mclaren Performance Engines and JCB.

To learn more about Mechanical Engineering, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/mechanical

UCAS CODE: BEng: H301 MEng: H747

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

BEng: 112 UCAS points with Maths or Physics at grade C or above.

MEng: 120 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Literature and Mathmatics or equivalent.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng

Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)

Engineering Year Zero

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons)

“A lot of what I learned at university is directly relevant to my job role... My course also rooted in me valuable skills such as managing projects, research and referencing, technical report writing, data recording, use of technical equipment and presentation.”

SHARON KUMAR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BEng (HONS) GRADUATE, AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER AT RICARDO

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UCAS CODE: BEng: HH36 MEng: H675

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

BEng: 112 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

MEng: 120 UCAS points with Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Maths.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)

Engineering Year Zero

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

MECHATRONICS BEng/MEng (Hons)

“I have developed a wealth of transferable skills and on-the-job training which will help me when I graduate.”

OLUTUNDE BANJO, MECHATRONICS BEng (HONS)

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Mechatronics is the integration of mechanical, electronic and intelligent control of sub-systems to realise a complete system. Mechatronics helps you to develop a sound analytical proficiency in areas such as embedded systems, digital electronics, and dynamics and control, complemented by the 3D-design and management skills necessary to work in modern industry.

The course has a balance of key analytical subjects and professional skills, so that you can graduate with the confidence to face challenging engineering situations in industry. The technical and management skills necessary to operate successfully as a multidisciplinary engineer in modern industry are promoted and developed at all stages of the course.

As well as this, Mechatronics BEng (Hons) holds an IEng accreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The BEng programme is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to CEng Level, meaning it fulfils the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited master’s programme.

100 per cent of our Mechatronics graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report. Recent graduates are now working for companies such as DB Sander, Catepillar, Jaguar Landrover, Perkins Engines and MPC.

To learn more about Mechatronics, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/mechatronics

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FACILITIES

You will have flexible access to a wide range of specialist equipment in laboratories supported by our team of expert technicians who will help and guide you. Our main Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, is equipped with a range of machine tools for manufacture of student designs and equipment to teach thermo-fluids, solid mechanics and dynamics. It also has a large open-plan area dedicated to the Formula Student teams allowing them to build a petrol-powered race car and an electric race car to be tested at Silverstone.

There is a purpose-built Engine Test Cell to measure engine performance and emissions. Typical student projects conducted in this facility include running the engine with alternative fuels such as bio-fuels and water-in-diesel emulsified fuels to study performance and emission characteristics.

We have a newly developed Energy Laboratory to conduct energy-related experiments. It contains equipment to cover a wide range of thermo-fluid applications such as air-conditioning, heat-pumps and various fundamental experiments such as measurement of thermal conductivity.

A Materials Science Laboratory houses facilities for material microstructure examination and properties testing. Equipment includes microscopes and various properties testers for tensile, fatigue, wear, corrosion, hardness and impact testing.

A specialist Dynamics and Control Laboratory is designed to support the study of dynamics and control. Equipment in this laboratory allows you to study gyroscope theory, vibration theory, non-linear control, inertia bending, etc.

Design Studios are also available with CAD and Finite Element Modelling Software, including CREO and AUTODESK Simulation software for FEA modelling.

Courses are further supported by electronics labs with facilities to teach general electronic principles, power electronics and embedded systems.

DMUworks is our exciting careers programme to help all our students become work-ready. DMUworks guarantees a professional work experience opportunity for every undergraduate student, enhancing their skills and knowledge, and often leading to graduate roles. Our dedicated team provide access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation. DMUworks opportunities will help you become professional, adaptable and business-aware – equipping you to succeed in a competitive world and make choices about the future you want.

These opportunities include:

• Professional experiences, placements, internships and volunteering

• International internships and industry placements

• Work-readiness training, coaching and development

• Business insider visits

• Enterprise support

• Research and consultancy opportunities

Whatever stage you are at on your career journey, our dedicated team is here to help.

To find out more visit dmu.ac.uk/dmuworks

DMUworks

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DMU RACING

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DMUracing

Many of our engineering students participate in DMU Racing – the University’s Formula Student team. Students design, build, test and race fully functional petrol and electric race cars, before competing at Silverstone against 100 other universities from around the world, who all come together for the competition. A recent sponsorship with Caterpillar has given the team a significant boost in both resource and expertise.

DMU has been awarded a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF is an initiative that recognises excellence in learning and teaching. This achievement is testament to how the outstanding teaching on offer at DMU inspires our students.

It means that DMU has been found to deliver ‘consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.’

The TEF panel highlighted the following:

• The way employability is embedded in the curriculum in every faculty

• The significant contribution DMU Square Mile makes to the social and economic development of Leicester

• The way that real-world research feeds into students’ learning

• The pastoral support on offer for students throughout their time at DMU

• The outstanding and personalised study support given to students

• Involving students to support any changes to assessment methods and teaching delivery

• The excellent physical and digital resources that enhance learning, retention and employability• A culture that encourages, recognises and rewards excellent teaching

For further information visit dmu.ac.uk/TEF

DMU awarded Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

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DMUglobalDMUglobal offers every student the chance to gain invaluable international experience, improve their career prospects and build their confidence. DMUglobal has taken students to more than 65 destinations including New York, China, The Gambia, France, India, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Italy and many more locations across the world. More than 11,000 have participated and the satisfaction rating is 97 per cent.

Upcoming trips include

• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in San Francisco – The city of San Francisco is ranked first for innovation in the Global Cities Report (AT Kearney, 2018). Students on this trip will have the chance to visit companies in Silicon Valley such as Intel and Amazon

• Graphic Design, Illustration and Interactive Courses in Amsterdam – part of the trip will include a visit to the Dick Bruna Studio including his Amnesty International and Netherlands Red Cross designs

DMUglobal gives students the chance to take part in:

• Academic-led trips• Student-led trips• Erasmus+ and International Exchange• Summer schools• Internships and Placements• Volunteering• UK and on-campus activities

(including language learning)

As part of DMU’s dedication to providing an unrivalled student experience and excellent employability, DMUglobal is set to become the most comprehensive international experience programme available at any UK university.

To find out more visit dmuglobal.com

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