Engineering courses 2022/23

Undergraduate study

Engineering

Undergraduate Engineering courses at the University of Huddersfield, starting in 2022. University of Huddersfield, inspiring global professions.

2022/23

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Placements

Accreditation

We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit.

Most of our full time 3-5 year courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Teaching Excellence

Awards

Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated institution delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning of the highest quality found in the UK (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017).*

Our Institute of Railway Research (IRR) won the Queens Anniversary prize in 2020 for innovative research in railway engineering to improve the safety and efficiency through technological developments in the interface of rolling stock and track.

Open Days 2021 Saturday 3 July (online) Saturday 2 October Saturday 16 October (online) Saturday 6 November Saturday 4 December Wednesday 12 January (online) Book now hud.ac.uk/open-days

*This TEF award was issued in June 2017 and lasts for four years until June 2021. The status of the award beyond this date is subject to government policy.

What’s inside Our courses

04 Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng 05 Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons) 06 Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)/Top Up 07 Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng 08 Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng/ Top Up 09 Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons) 10 Energy Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng 11 Engineering Design BEng(Hons)/MEng 12 Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng/ Top Up 13 Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng 14 Medical Engineering Technologies BEng(Hons)/MEng 15 Music Technology and Audio Systems BSc(Hons) 16 Engineering Foundation Year 17 Global Professional Award 19 Apply to us

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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

We want to help you make the most of all the exciting opportunities the automotive industry has to offer.

Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons)

From designing components for high-performance cars, through to working as a trackside team engineer or even designing the next generation of environmentally friendly vehicles.

We’ll give you the chance to develop fundamental skills in automotive engineering, and apply them to real-world scenarios. You could get involved with our racing team, Team HARE, and get hands-on with the design, development and build of a single-seat Formula Student car (or comparable automotive design and build team project).

From your second year onwards you’ll be able to work in a fully equipped automotive laboratory. Expert technicians and tutors will be on hand to guide you through your practical work.

Example modules • • • •

Engineering Communication and Materials Engine Systems Automotive Design Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

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Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Computer systems are all around us, from home entertainment packages and mobile phones through to car control systems and complex communication networks. We aim to give you the skills you need for a career in this thriving industry sector.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

From desktop and workstation computers through to high performance computer systems, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a sound knowledge in a wide range of computer systems.

If you’re hoping to be a computer systems engineer, potential employers will be looking for you to understand software programming techniques, computer systems architecture and electronics. This course focuses on these three core aspects to give you the chance to build your knowledge and skills.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. When you finish your studies, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), which will help when looking for your first role in the industry.

Example modules • • • •

Software Design and Development Operating Systems and Web Integration Digital System Integration Project Quality and Production Management

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Computer Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)/Top-up Your course

Course info

As communications technology gets ever more advanced, the demand for new devices and solutions grows day by day. This course is designed to help you build your skills to start a fulfilling career.

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)

We’ll give you the chance to gain a broad overview of electronic engineering, as well as specialist skills in communications as the course progresses.

We’ll also take a wider view to explore other areas of electrical, electronic and computer systems engineering.

Course length: 3 years full-time/4 years inc. placement year

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Once you graduate, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study.

If you achieve a yearly average grade of 60% or more during your first two years, there is a chance to transfer to the Electronic Engineering MEng integrated Master’s course.

Top-up Option This course is a one year course, designed for people who have already spent two years studying a related subject at university or higher education level. For instance, you might already have an HND in Electronic and Communication Engineering. If you’re interested in technology, and how technology is managed and applied, then this course could be for you.

The course covers a mix of advanced technology and technology management modules. We’ll also encourage you to look at technology within the wider business, commercial and legal context.

Example modules • • • •

Electronic Design Manufacture and Test Computer Programming Signal Analysis and Control Communications

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) Top-up Course length: 1year full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit or equivalent in a related Science or Technology subject/Foundation Degree in a related Science or Technology subject/Completion of two years of a Degree in a related Science or Technology subject.

Accreditation Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

This course aims to help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the generation, distribution, use and control of electrical energy.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Sustainable power generation, infrastructures and electric motor performance and control – we’ll cover a wide range of topics. You’ll have every opportunity to explore and understand the principal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering.

Course length: 3 years full-time/4 years inc. placement year

You’ll be taught by professional engineers, many of whom have years of industry experience. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Once you graduate, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study.

If you achieve a yearly average grade of 60% or more during your first two years, you might be able to move onto the integrated Master’s MEng course.

Example modules • • • •

Electrical Principals Electronics Electrical Power and Machines Visual Instrumentation

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as electronic engineer, systems engineer, control systems and instrumentation design engineer and application design engineer in organisations including Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Syngenta and Schneider Electric.† †

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Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time/5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Electronic Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng/Top-up Your course

Course info

From smartphones to cashpoints, we use electronics every day of our lives.

Electronics is a crucial subject in a wide range of industries too, and it’s at the heart of everything from manufacturing processes to the provision of services and logistics management. This course aims to give you the skills to open up lots of career options within the electronic engineering industry.

Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of electronic systems, communications and control. We’ll look at digital, analogue and embedded computer-based systems, and you’ll have the chance to carry out project work to research a specialized area that interests you.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Consequently you could become a registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) once you graduate. The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study.

This is a one year top up course and is ideal if you have already completed at least two years of university or Further Education study in a related subject, for example, if you have a HND in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).

If you have an interest in technology and how technology can be applied and managed, then this course could be for you.

The course covers a broad range of topics and includes advanced technology and technology management modules. We look at the subject in context, considering the wider business, commercial and legal factors.

Example modules • Embedded Systems • Analogue System Integration

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as lead electrical engineer, senior electronic engineer, senior metrology engineer, applications design engineer and control, electrical and instrumentation graduate design engineer in organisations including GlaxoSmithKline, Dyson, Bentley Motors Ltd, Schneider Electric and Sellafield Ltd.† *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. † LinkedIn

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Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** Part-time entry requirements can be found on courses.hud.ac.uk

Electronic Engineering MEng

Top-up Option

• Computer Programming • Electronic Design Manufacture and Test

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year 2-4 years part-time

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136***

Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Top-up Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit or equivalent in a related Science or Technology subject/Foundation Degree in a related Science or Technology subject/Completion of two years of a Degree in a related Science or Technology subject.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Electronics and computers are all around us and developments in both can have a big impact on our daily lives, this course will help you understand how electronics and computers work together.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

The aim of the course is to develop your understanding of computer systems architectures, networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is a network of physical objects (devices, vehicles, buildings etc) which are embedded with electronics, software and sensors, enabling them to collect and exchange data. We’ll look at software and hardware and how they are designed for embedded systems, as well as the principles of electronic engineering and develop the skills to be able to work in a wide range of industries.

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

It’s accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. That means you could become a registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) upon graduation. Following further study, you could also gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Example modules • • • •

Electronics Mathematics Embedded Systems Parallel Computer Architecture Clusters and Grids

Your future In the third year you’ll be given the chance to take a year’s placement working in industry. Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as, systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer, in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

*Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Energy Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

There is a growing need to improve how we all use energy in our daily lives, renewable and sustainable energy sources are becoming more and more important. This course helps you understand the issues and develop your skills to find employment in the energy sector.

Energy Engineering BEng(Hons)

We aim to give you a good grounding in both electrical and mechanical principles. We also look at the commercial side of the industry to help develop your business acumen. You could develop skills in a range of power generation technologies, including nuclear, wind, tidal and solar, as well as the more traditional fossil fuels.

Facilities for your practical work, include our own wind and solar power facility. You could choose to use the facility in your final year for project work.

The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) which means it meets the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer status (IEng).

Example modules • • • •

Engineering Communication and Materials Thermofluids Analysis of Materials Advanced Energy Systems

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as new product reliability engineer, design engineer, lead structural test engineer and pipeline engineer in organisations including Cummins Inc, Weir Power & Industrial, Jaguar Land Rover and Shell.† †

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Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Energy Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Engineering Design BEng(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

Ever thought “I can design that better”? Design is a creative process, and Engineering Design allows you to be creative and use your imagination whilst following a methodology. This course aims to develop the skills, knowledge and thought processes to enable you to design and refine mechanical and electromechanical products.

Engineering Design BEng(Hons)

Innovation is also about improving what already exists and examples can be seen everywhere in the world around us from renewable brake systems to power transmission devices, such as couplings. From multi-link mechanisms used on JCBs, to bearings for carrying high loads, or multi-ratio gearboxes.

As well as learning the theory, we use CAD and 3D CAD as the main design tool, we have a range of software tools for analysis and simulation, for instance, we use Solidworks which is used in industry, so when you enter the world of work, you’ll have experience using the software already.

Example modules • • • •

Engineering Design and Manufacture Engineering Communications and Materials Innovation, Detail Design and Specification Analysis of Materials

Your future During your studies you have the chance to take a placement after your second year. You could work in the industry and put what you’ve learnt into practice. We’ll also give you the opportunity to join our student teams who take part in national events like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student, Railway Challenge, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competitions (or comparable design and build competitions). You’ll work alongside fellow students from different engineering disciplines, which reflects how you’ll work in industry.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Engineering Design MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

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Mechanical Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng/Top-up Your course

Course info

From high-performance race cars through to lifesaving medical equipment, railways to green technology, none of this would be possible without mechanical engineers.

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)

The course is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the principles and fundamentals of mechanical engineering. You’ll get involved in practical work, projects and problem-solving, we’ll cover a range of topics within the subject, including mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials.

We’ll give you the opportunity to design, make and analyse products and processes from a range of different engineering applications. We’ll also look at the business and financial side of your subject, so you can see it in context and get the full picture of how the industry operates.

The course is fully accredited by the IMechE, which means it meets the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and goes towards part of the academic requirements you need to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Top-up Option If you have studied Mechanical Engineering for at least two years at university or higher education level, this is a one year course that helps you to build on your knowledge and skills to gain a degree.

Example modules • • • •

Electro-Mechanical Systems Mechanical Design Application and Management of CAD/CAM Eco Design and Intellectual Property Rights

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as senior supplier quality engineer, vehicle engineering manager, design engineer, lead engineer and test engineer in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd.† *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. † LinkedIn

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Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year 2-4 years part-time Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** Part-time entry requirements can be found on courses.hud.ac.uk

Mechanical Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136***

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) Top-up Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit in Mechanical Engineering/Foundation Degree in Engineering.

Accreditation The BEng(Hons) and MEng courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng

Your course

Course info

Mechatronic Engineering is an integrated course that covers mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering, so if you want to work across these industries this multidisciplinary approach could be the course for you.

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

There is an increasing demand to design smart products and a move towards electrification across industries. With more sophisticated automated processes, learning skills from each area will prepare you for the increasing range of demands engineers face.

Throughout the course there is a continuous focus on industrial automation including robotic and mechatronic systems, which will prepare you for life after graduation, where engineers are working with complex automated systems.

In your first year you will learn the fundamentals, so you have a thorough grounding in the principles. Then in your second and final year you will learn to design, create and maintain smart automation systems.

Example modules • • • •

Robotics and Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Science Factory Simulation Systems Dynamic Analysis and Control

Your future During your studies you have the chance to take a placement after your second year. You could work in the industry and put what you’ve learnt into practice. We’ll also give you the opportunity to join our student teams who take part in national events like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student, Railway Challenge, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competitions, (or comparable design and build team projects). You’ll work alongside fellow students from different engineering disciplines, which reflects how you’ll work in industry.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Mechatronic Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

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Medical Engineering Technologies BEng(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

Medical Engineers play a vital role in the healthcare sector from maintaining, developing, and improving the components in medical instruments, to identifying the best materials to use in prosthetics or joint replacements.

So if you’re looking for a rewarding career that really makes a difference to people’s lives this course could be for you.

Medical Engineering Technologies BEng(Hons)

The course begins by covering the fundamentals of mechanical and electronic engineering, so you’re confident in the basics. You’ll learn the necessities but from a healthcare perspective, learning about mechatronics and robotics.

Then in your second year we’ll introduce you to anatomy, specifically gait analysis, which is the study of joint biomechanics and the movement of the legs and feet during walking and running. You’ll look at material properties, learning how materials are selected to operate in the challenging environment of the human body. You’ll also learn how medical imaging technologies work, with hands on experience of X-Ray machines, CT scans and Ultrasonic technologies, which brings together both electronic and mechanical engineering.

Human disease and injury will be covered in the final year, we’ll get you thinking about the consequences and potential diagnosis options. You’ll also look at the range of individualised medical devices, and their mechanical design techniques, which includes 3D printing solutions.

Example modules • • • •

Biomechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Materials and Biocompatibility Medical Imaging Technologies Contextual Anatomy and Physiology

Your future During your studies you have the chance to take a placement after your second year. You could work in the industry and put what you’ve learnt into practice. We’ll also give you the opportunity to join our student teams who take part in national events like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student, Railway Challenge, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competitions (or comparable design and build competitions). You’ll work alongside fellow students from different engineering disciplines, which reflects how you’ll work in industry. Careers you could consider after completing your degree could be a medical device specialist, medicines and healthcare regulatory official, manufacturing engineer, or a bioengineer, to name a few.

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Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Medical Engineering Technologies MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Music Technology and Audio Systems BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Ever-advancing technologies in the audio industry mean there’s a demand for people with the right skills to help develop the next generation of music and audio technology.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

This is a popular music orientated course which combines a broad range of modules covering the technical aspects of audio system development and the creative process of music production. With access to industry-standard recording studios and design labs you will develop both theoretical and practical skills that will help you stand out from the crowd. Your study will combine audio theory in a variety of industry contexts, recording and production, software development, electronics, business and research skills, digital audio signal processing and acoustics.

Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Plus Maths GCSE at grade 4/C or above

Example modules • Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials • Audio Electronics

• D igital Audio and Signal Processing • Live Music Production

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Your future It’s our goal to prepare you for exciting and rewarding careers in areas such as audio engineering, live sound, product development, music production and broadcasting. Previous graduates have been employed in roles such as freelance music producer, design engineer, senior broadcast engineer, commercial manager, software developer and senior product test engineer.

In organisations including British Grove Studios, Solid State Logic, Warner Music Group, and Calrec Audio Ltd.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) Your course

Course info

Perhaps you’re fascinated by engineering, but have never formally studied the subject. Or you may have decided on a career change. It could also be ideal if you do not have the usual academic qualifications to study at degree level.

Course length: Year 0 of a 4 or 5 year degree

The Foundation Year isn’t a stand-alone course, but makes up the first year of your studies leading on to a degree within the School of Computing and Engineering. Courses include all our BEng Engineering courses, Mathematics, Music Technology, and some of our Computing courses.

To go on to a degree, you must gain an average mark of 40% and have passed each component of your Foundation Year.

During your studies you’ll have the chance to develop a range of transferable skills, including research, report writing and presentations. All these skills could prove useful in any subject.

Example modules • • • •

Foundation Mathematics Foundations of Engineering Communication and Research Engineering Investigative Studies

Your future Successful completion of the Foundation Year, which means you must pass all four modules and attain an average mark of 40% or over.

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Entry requirements: CC/MPP in a relevant subject/64 in relevant subjects. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above

Global Professional Award At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals, which is why you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your undergraduate degree.* The Award is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (Level 5), meaning you’ll graduate with an additional internationally recognised qualification which will help to set you apart from other graduates, and develop valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.

Three areas of focus The Careers and Employability focus of the course helps you understand your own aspirations and ambitions. You’ll learn how to turn these into a really powerful tool when it comes to getting a job after you graduate. Going to university can be a transformative experience, but it can also be a little scary. The Wellbeing focus of the course is about giving you the time and support to reflect and transform, from meeting and developing relationships with new people to mental strength and resilience. Through the Enterprise focus you’ll gain new viewpoints to consider and perhaps challenge your current perceptions of the world and how you can have an impact in the future.

Becoming a highly employable graduate Completing the Award will support you to transform into a highly employable graduate who is: • Self-motivated • Enterprising • Resilient

• Able to collaborate with others • A confident leader • Globally and socially aware

How do I complete the Award?

We make it as simple as possible. You’ll complete the Award through a mixture of online and face to face workshops and self-directed learning activities. This will take approximately 1 hour per week, so you’ll still have plenty of time to focus on your degree and your social life.

A key aspect of the Award is that each year you build a portfolio of experiential learning activities by engaging with opportunities within the University and the local community.

You’ll be supported to complete the Award by staff who are specialists in the three areas of Careers and Employability, Wellbeing and Enterprise, plus the lecturers on your course and your PATs will help you to understand how you can get involved.

Find out more about the Global Professional Award at hud.ac/gpa *Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2021 for courses starting in September 2022 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply.

Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be

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necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Termination of course In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University.

If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date.

We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Covid-19 Some of the images in this brochure were produced before the Covid-19 pandemic, so may not reflect the social distancing and safety measures that are now in place. You can find out how we are supporting your studies and keeping our campus safe in line with Government guidelines by visiting hud.ac/covid

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

Apply to us UCAS

When to apply

If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com

If you want to start your course in September 2022, you can apply through UCAS any time from September 2021 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by the first application deadline in January 2022. Please see hud.ac/faa for more information.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

Our institution code is HUDDS H60.

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