School of Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences
WELCOME TO CITY
Dr J M Nouri
Assistant Dean
Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics
School of Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences
Who studies at City?
• Around 14,000 students from all over the world
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1,500 on Engineering and Technology related subjects
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350 on Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics (MEA) subjects
• Gender of students
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22% Female and 78% Male
• Status of students
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60% UK, 11% EU and 28% Overseas
• All ages
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majority of undergraduates 18 - 30
• All cultural backgrounds and walks of life
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Mathematical Sciences
Why study Engineering at City?
• The People
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Student satisfaction > 85% for quality of staff
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Over 50% of MEA staff with industry background
• The Facilities
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Extensive opportunities for practical work
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Specialist Thermofluid, aeronautical and automotive laboratories
• The Standards
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City is focussed upon excellence  employability
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Mathematical Sciences
What is an Engineer ???
Engineers make things work
Concept
Design
Manufacturing
Works
 Just look around, almost everything you see, are
made by engineers
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If an engineer didn’t design it, then an engineer built it !
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Mathematical Sciences
What will I learn at City?
Industries expectation!
 Professional engineers that can solve their problems, have
required CAE and communication skills, and initiate new
innovative technologies.
HOW DO WE ACHIVE THIS AT CITY??
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Mathematical Sciences
What will I learn at City?
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Practice
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Mechanics
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Design
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Structures
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Communication
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Materials
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Team work
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Fluids
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Management
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Thermodynamics
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Mechatronics
• Engineering Analysis
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Mathematics
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Computing
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Problem solving
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Mathematical Sciences
What will I learn at City?
• Specialist topics!
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Structured Design Process
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Renewable Energy
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Combustion & Fuels
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Chassis Engineering
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Energy Conversion
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Languages!
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CFD & FEA
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Gas Turbine Engineering
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CATIA and Solid Work
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Mathematical Sciences
Year 1 Student Engagement
• Visit to London Eye
At the start of academic year
1st week of October
• Wind Turbine Challenge
Middle of term 1 (Reading week)
Early November
• Visit to LittleBrook Power Station
Middle of term 2 (Reading week)
Middle of February
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Mathematical Sciences
What degree will I attain?
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MEng/BEng Automotive and Motor Sport Engineering
MEng/BEng Energy Engineering
MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering
All Programmes are accredited by IMechE, RAeS and
Engineering Council
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Mathematical Sciences
School of Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences
How will I achieve all this?
• Lectures
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Supported by on-line materials (presentations, activities)
• Tutorials
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Smaller groups; question and answer
• Practical work
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Laboratory, Workshop, Drawing Office, CAD and other CAE
• Project work
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Individual
Group e.g. Formula Student, EGPR, Flywheel (Energy
storage) and Development Technology
What about Placement Opportunities?
• Available after Part 2 or Part 3
• Placements in the last two years include
 Heliex
 Ford
 Sortex
 Rolls Royce
 Tubelines
 Lotus
 Jaguar
 BP
 Shell
 Howden
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We have introduced a Professional Liaison Unit in the School to
support students to find placement
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Also opportunity for studying abroad for a year under Exchange
Scheme ERASMUS
Will I get a job afterwards?
• Recent Graduates now work throughout the profession including
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Delphi Diesel
AVL
Ricardo
Ford
Howden
Heliex
 Rolls Royce
 Lotus
 Jaguar
 Holroyd
… and lots of smaller engineering and consultancy companies!
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The latest destination report from HESA about our 2010 graduates
UG graduates 88.2%: 64% Industry, 8.6% Work/Study and 15.6% F Study
PG graduates 91%: 80% Industry, 5.5% Work/Study and 5.5% F Study
Research Impact: Energy and Transport Research Centre and
Screw Compressor Research Centre?
• Highly active in both Mechanical and Automotive
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Three industry-sponsored chairs
• Past & present research sponsors include
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Yamaha, Toyota, Shell, BP, Delphi, Lotus, Sortex
Heliex, Holroyd, Howden
• Continuous impact on our programmes
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Part 3, Part 4 and MSc students
involved in these research activities
• Companies also provide student project ideas
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Mathematical Sciences
What do the Professions think about City?
• May 2010 accreditation of MEng and BEng programmes commended
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Mix of international and home students
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High levels of industrial content and flavour
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Design projects at different levels and relevant
field trips
• July 2010 IMechE Formula Student event
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City entered Class 1A Low Carbon category
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City’s Sean Canty, was lead
quote in the IMechE press release
So, how do I get here?
• A Levels: UCAS 340 (BEng) or 360 (MEng) – including AS
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Maths essential at B/A grade (BEng/MEng); Physics desirable
• IB: 30 (BEng) or 32 (MEng)
 Maths 6 at higher level
• Also equivalent entry tariff with A-level Maths
• Foundation year also available
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MEA’s top graduate in 2010 came through the Foundation route and
finished with an 83% 1st class honours in MEng Automotive
Awards for Academic Excellence
• The Lord Mayor of London Scholarships’
Starts from you’re A-Level results
 A*AA
£3000 per year
 AAA
£2000
 AAB
£1000
 You don’t need to apply for this
 It will be done Automatically once we have your results
 It will continue for all years of your study provided you
perform well at a first class level.
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Caterpillar Scholarships’
Last year we got 12 Scholarships for our Year 3 & 4 garduating
students worth £1800 each.
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IMechE Plus other Industrial Scholarships’
Why City?
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5th largest Higher Education institution within central London
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International focus – students from over 156 countries and academic staff
from 50 countries
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Produces some of the most sought after professionals - 10th for
employability and highest starting salaries*
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Student centre is first UK University to receive Service Mark Quality Standard
from Institute of Customer Service
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100% UG and PG on your programmes with professional accreditation;
at University level they are 42% UG and 60% PG programmes
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World-leading Interdisciplinary Centres – breakthrough thinking
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Leading consultancy and research – linking minds and markets
*Sunday Times University Guide 2011
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Mathematical Sciences
Some examples of the roles of an engineer
Analyse and interpret
data
Research
Development and
application of
mathematical
models
Management
Market Analysis
Design
Changing the
world!
Evaluate
designs and
change them!
Work in
multidisciplinary
teams
Solve engineering problems
with limited, incorrect or
contradictory information
Develop new
technologies
Carry out experiments
Assess risks
Teach
Welcome to your Future.
Welcome to City.