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Teaching & Modules

Modules

Year

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Human-centric Engineering Design (15 credits)
  • Mathematics and Programming (15 credits)
  • Mechanics for Engineers (15 credits)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (15 credits)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (15 credits)
  • Materials (15 credits)
  • Physics for Engineering (15 credits)
  • Computational Statistics (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for first year.

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures
Tutorials
Practical laboratory work
Directed self-study

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory work. You are expected to spend approximately 10 hours work per credit for each module you attend in your degree, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module.


Indicative Hours

15% lectures

10% seminars

8% field work

4% project supervision

63% self-guided study

Course Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 480 credits.

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Written/practical examinations

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Coursework contributes approximately 30% and examinations approximately 70% to your final mark.

Key Information

UCAS code:

H161

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

AAA

Duration:

Four years

Application status:

Start date:

September 2027

Application deadline: