- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Engineering
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- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 4 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- A minimum of 2 passes at A-Level is required (a pass in Mathematics and any one physical science subject) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Computer Programming
Electrical and Electronics Principles
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Engineering Mathematics 1
Occupational Safety and Ethics
Environment and Sustainable Engineering
Mechanics
Thermo-fluids
Manufacturing Technology
Engineering Mathematics 2
Workshop Technology
Engineering Materials
Year 2 Units:
Engineering Mathematics 3
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanics of Materials
Electrical Machines
Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Heat and Mass Transfer
Internal Combustion Engines
Electric Power System
Dynamics of Machines
Programmable Logic Controllers, Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Mechanical Engineering Design 1
Optional module (only compulsory for those students exiting with Diploma)
Industrial Training 1
Exit with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Year 3 Units:
Control System
Research and Development Methodology
Refrigeration and Airconditioning
Finite Element Analysis
Instrumentation and Measurement
Solid Mechanics
Engineering Design and Project Management
Engineering Capstone Project
CNC Machining
Mechanical Engineering Design 2
CAD / CAM 12 Vibration and Control
Optional module (only compulsory for those students exiting with Advanced Diploma)
Industrial Training 2
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Year 4 Units:
Internet of Things
Final Year Project 1
Marine Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Advanced Machining Technology
Robotics Systems and Automation
Renewable Energy
Automotive Engineering
Engineer and Society
Data Mining and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Final Year Project 2
Industrial Training 3
Course Fee
First year = MVR 5,000 per month x 12 months
(MVR 3,000 under the government free first degree scheme)
Second year = MVR 5,250 per month x 12 months
(MVR 3,250 under the government free first degree scheme)
Third year = MVR 6,699 per month x 12 months
(MVR 4,699 under the government free first degree scheme)
Fourth year = MVR 6,699 per month x 12 months
(MVR 4,699 under the government free first degree scheme)
Course Description
Mechanical Engineering is one of the vital engineering fields that covers various important sectors such as mechanical design, manufacturing process, mechanics, CAD/CAM, finite element analysis, industrial standard modelling, simulation, fluid dynamics, robotics and automation, HVAC, additive manufacturing, automotive, marine engineering, etc. This programme covers all these sector requirements and provides a wide scope in job opportunities for the graduating students. This programme provides sound engineering and technological knowledge in the specialized field through state-of-the-art laboratories and modern simulation tools. It also incorporates a capstone project, mini projects and final year project modules in order to train the students to graduate with creative and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. The industrial training module provides the opportunity for students to experience real-world working environments. Other soft skills such as effective communication and presentation skills, entrepreneurial skills, professional ethics, safety, environment and sustainability skills, and project management skills are developed through various engineering activities. Various technologies of Industry 4.0 are incorporated in the syllabus and prepare them for the job market. Further, this programme provides an excellent pathway for professional practice and recognition as a qualified professional engineer.