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This module builds upon the technical content of the other first year modules and develops skills needed for the professional application of Mechanical Engineering. The ability to solve new challenges through innovation and through application of scientific methods and technical analysis is the heart of Mechanical Engineering. Future Mechanical Engineers will face enormously important and diverse challenges that are difficult to anticipate, and will need to be able to develop their skillset throughout their career. The first part of this module introduces the professional context of Mechanical Engineering and starts the individual process of identifying and developing relevant skills through reflective practice. The second part of this module develops skills concerning the application of engineering analysis to practical mechanical systems. In particular, the ability to frame engineering problems so that relatively simple analysis, practical insight and intuition can be used to generate innovative solutions is developed through a serious of case studies.

Successful mechanical engineers combine technical knowledge with professional judgement, creativity and the ability to solve unfamiliar problems. This module complements and builds on your first-year technical studies by developing the engineering mindset, professional skills and analytical approach needed to tackle real-world engineering challenges throughout your degree and career.

You will explore the role of the professional mechanical engineer, developing reflective practice and learning how to identify, evaluate and build the technical and employability skills needed for lifelong professional development. Through a series of engineering case studies, you will learn how engineers frame complex problems, apply scientific principles and use simplified analytical models to generate innovative and practical solutions. Through this, you will strengthen your technical reasoning, engineering judgement and communication skills while gaining confidence in applying engineering analysis to realistic mechanical systems.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the professional and analytical capabilities needed to approach mechanical engineering problems with confidence, providing a strong foundation for more advanced design, analysis and project work throughout your degree.

From engines and robots to suspension systems and precision machinery, understanding how mechanical systems move is central to engineering design. Building on the mechanics principles introduced in your first year, this module will deepen your understanding of how mechanisms, machines and structures behave in motion, and how engineers analyse and control their dynamic performance.

You will explore the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and multi-body systems, as well as vibration phenomena that influence the performance, safety and reliability of engineering structures. Along the way, you will develop the mathematical modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to predict the behaviour of complex mechanical systems, while gaining an appreciation of the assumptions and limitations behind engineering models.

Through hands-on laboratory classes, you will investigate concepts such as mechanism design, vibration modes, resonance, vibration isolation and dynamic absorbers, connecting theoretical principles with real engineering applications. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to analyse and interpret the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems, providing a strong foundation for advanced study in areas such as powertrain dynamics, control systems, numerical simulation and mechanical design.

From engines and robots to suspension systems and precision machinery, understanding how mechanical systems move is central to engineering design. Building on the mechanics principles introduced in your first year, this module will deepen your understanding of how mechanisms, machines and structures behave in motion, and how engineers analyse and control their dynamic performance.

You will explore the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and multi-body systems, as well as vibration phenomena that influence the performance, safety and reliability of engineering structures. Along the way, you will develop the mathematical modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to predict the behaviour of complex mechanical systems, while gaining an appreciation of the assumptions and limitations behind engineering models.

Through hands-on laboratory classes, you will investigate concepts such as mechanism design, vibration modes, resonance, vibration isolation and dynamic absorbers, connecting theoretical principles with real engineering applications. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to analyse and interpret the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems, providing a strong foundation for advanced study in areas such as powertrain dynamics, control systems, numerical simulation and mechanical design.

This module will help the students to understand the fundamental concepts in Kinematics and Dynamics of multi-body systems. It provides an understanding of the application of simple
mathematical models to vibration problems in engineering using different levels of approximation/complexity and some practical experience of vibration measurement and the interpretation of vibration effects. By completing this module an acoustical engineering student will appreciate how simple mechanisms forming a complex machine can be the source of vibration and a
mechanical student can appreciate the response of a machine to such excitations.

The course assumes knowledge of elementary vector algebra and the concepts of time and partial derivatives. An elementary Physics course covering Newton's laws or course(s) on Statics and
Dynamics can be very helpful in understanding the material covered as the course reviews these topics and then applies them to more complex problems. There will be equal emphasis placed on
gaining both analytical understanding and insight/intuition on the subject. The material presented in the lectures will emphasize the analytical component of the subject, while with the assignment
(through coding and modelling) and the experimental laboratory work will encourage students to see beyond equations. This module will provide a pre-requisite understanding for more advanced topics
such as vibration measurement and analysis with numerical tools such as Finite Element Method Analysis and will prepare the students for automotive modules.

Whether designing bridges, vehicles, medical devices or aerospace structures, engineers need to understand how forces, motion and materials influence the performance of engineering systems. This module introduces the core principles of mechanics, structures and materials that form the foundation of every engineering discipline.

You will explore how forces act on engineering structures, how objects move, and how different materials respond to loading and deformation. Through the study of statics, dynamics and materials, you will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to understand and predict the behaviour of engineering components under a wide range of operating conditions.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the engineering judgement and mathematical techniques needed to analyse forces, motion and material behaviour with confidence. These fundamental skills provide the platform for advanced study across mechanical, civil, aerospace, biomedical and many other engineering disciplines.

This module covers the fundamentals of mechanics, statics, dynamics and materials. Providing a firm basis for all subsequent modules in these areas in later Parts and a further career in engineering. This module consists of four parts, Statics-1, Statics-2, Dynamics, and Materials.

Note: this module is only available to student taking degree programmes in the School of Engineering.

Pre-requisite - A level mathematics and physics or equivalent.

Whether designing bridges, vehicles, medical devices or aerospace structures, engineers need to understand how forces, motion and materials influence the performance of engineering systems. This module introduces the core principles of mechanics, structures and materials that form the foundation of every engineering discipline.

You will explore how forces act on engineering structures, how objects move, and how different materials respond to loading and deformation. Through the study of statics, dynamics and materials, you will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to understand and predict the behaviour of engineering components under a wide range of operating conditions.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the engineering judgement and mathematical techniques needed to analyse forces, motion and material behaviour with confidence. These fundamental skills provide the platform for advanced study across mechanical, civil, aerospace, biomedical and many other engineering disciplines.

This module introduces a range of research techniques used in different traditions of digital media studies. In this module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of methods in media research; demonstrate awareness of disciplinary boundaries and positionality; apply critical judgement in the selection of research techniques; and identify an appropriate research method to address a particular research question, problem, or topic.

This module introduces a range of research techniques used in different traditions of digital media studies. In this module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of methods in media research; demonstrate awareness of disciplinary boundaries and positionality; apply critical judgement in the selection of research techniques; and identify an appropriate research method to address a particular research question, problem, or topic.