Mechanical Engineering [with Foundation Year] Beng (Hon)

Develop the skills to address 21st century engineering design challenges and contribute to the achievement of net zero by 2050, with our Mechanical Engineering degree at ARU Peterborough.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at ARU Peterborough</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Focus on sustainability, decarbonisation and net zero<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhanced employability with industry defined skills development<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Emphasis on engineering design<br/><br/><br/><br/>As a graduate engineer, youll spend your career involved in the challenge to achieve net zero by 2050. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to competently contribute to the realisation of this goal.<br/><br/>From day one of the course, youll work on real-world engineering projects. During your first year you will study Literacies in Higher Education, Introduction to Life Sciences, Contemporary Issues and Into ARU, to prepare you for studying at degree level. Then in year 2 youll look at technical problems through environmental, ethical, social and financial lenses, and use the maths and science knowledge and skills youve gained to solve them – the same approach youll take in the workplace.<br/><br/>Youll learn to address engineering design problems creatively and innovatively using the wide range of the digital tools that engineers use to simulate and analyse physical phenomena, as well as those used to support the design and manufacturing process.<br/><br/>Youll become adept at communicating though a variety of media with fellow engineers and a range of stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds, and develop team-working skills throughout your course.<br/><br/>By the time you graduate, youll be a well-rounded engineer with plenty of experience and expertise to offer potential employers.

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