BSc Mechanical Engineering
March 5, 2025 2026-06-02 13:07Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Getting the Mechanics Right
Do you admire the designers behind the sleek, luxurious cars you scroll past online—and dream of creating such machines yourself? If so, Mechanical Engineering is a field you should seriously consider studying at university.
Mechanical engineers play a vital role in multidisciplinary teams that design and develop a wide range of products and systems, including automobiles, turbines, spacecraft, aircraft, pumps, and power plants.
Their work focuses on the generation, distribution, and efficient use of energy; the processing of materials; the control and automation of manufacturing systems; the design and innovation of machines; and finding solutions to complex environmental challenges.
BSc Mechanical Engineering at ACity
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at ACity is carefully designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of how mechanical systems integrate to create functional machines. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, allowing students to engage in hands-on development through real-world design-and-build projects.
Our mission is to nurture ethical, solution-driven engineers who can identify challenges, conceptualize ideas, formulate solutions, and design and develop modern systems. Graduates will draw on a robust, multidisciplinary engineering toolkit to creatively and effectively solve real-world problems.
Top Careers in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineers may be involved in a wide range of engineering jobs. However, some top job titles that may be directly related to the field include:
- Automotive Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
Entry Requirements
Applicants must obtain passes (A–D) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science or Social Studies
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and one other relevant elective subject
Applicants must obtain passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science or Social Studies
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and one other relevant elective subject
Minimum Requirement
- Minimum grade accepted: C6
Applicants must obtain passes in three (3) A-Level subjects, with at least one pass at Grade D or better. Subjects must include Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics and Physics, plus one other relevant elective subject.
Applicants must also possess credit passes (Grade C or better) in five (5) GCE O-Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and any three relevant subjects.
Applicants must have completed the French Baccalaureate with an overall score of 10.00 or above.
Applicants must obtain Grades A*/A–C in English, Mathematics, and Science at the Standard Level (SL)/O-Level, in addition to passes in three (3) Higher Level (HL), A-Level, or IB subjects.
Applicants must possess five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, plus passes in three (3) relevant A-Level subjects.
Applicants must possess a Grade 13 qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Electives
Aerospace Engineering
- Advanced Control Systems
- Computational Fluid Mechanics
- Composite Materials and Structures
- Mechanical Vibrations
Biomedical Engineering
- Biofluid Mechanics
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- Rehabilitation Engineering
Design and Manufacturing
- Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tools
- Unconventional Machining Process
- Composite Materials and Structures
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Energy Systems
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Renewable Energy
- Thermal Turbo Machines
Mechanical Design
- Advanced CAD and CAM
- Design of Machine Elements
- Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tools
- Modelling and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
Thermo-Fluids Systems
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Fluid Machinery
- Heat and Mass Transfer
Robotics
- Advanced CAD and CAM
- Design of Transmission Systems
- Advanced Control Systems
- Modelling and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Engineering
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Physical Sciences
- Pre-Calculus (with MATLAB)
- Technology and Society
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (with MATLAB)
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Programming in C
- Sensors, Measurements and Instrumentation
- Text and Meaning
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (with MATLAB)
- Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD and CAM)
- Electronics and Microprocessors
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) I
- Introduction to Material Science and Engineering
- Leadership Seminar I
- African Studies
- Applied Linear Algebra (with MATLAB)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
- Manufacturing Processes I
- Mechanics of Machines I
- Probability, Statistics and Reliability (with MATLAB)
- Differential Equations (With MATLAB)
- Leadership Seminar II
- Machine Design
- Manufacturing Processes II
- Mechanics of Machines II
- Mechanics of Materials
- Numerical Methods (with MATLAB)
- Systems Dynamics
- Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Automatic Control System
- Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
- Industry Internship
- Internal Combustion Engines and Steam Turbine
- Mechatronics
- Project Management, Engineering Economics and Risk Analysis
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Project Phase I
- Quality Control and Reliability Engineering
- Technical Elective – I
- Technical Elective – II
- Thermal Engineering
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Maintenance Engineering
- Professional Ethics and Values
- Project Phase II
- Technical Elective III
- Technical Elective – IV
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- A fully digitized campus with the fattest internet speed in a ghanaian university
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
