MSc in Mechanical Engineering

As a mechanical Engineer, you may work in design, development, research, consultancy, manufacture or marketing, combining technical and managerial experience. This MSc course offers the opportunity to study advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering, covering engineering science, design and technology. From a broad base, it builds on our key research and academic strengths and concludes with an individual project .

Students will develop:

• the skills to able to solve problems using both logic and creative/innovative approaches
• excellent numerate, computer and analytical skills
• the ability to plan, prioritiseand work to deadlines under pressure
• the ability to communicate with others

Course structure

This is a full-time Masters Degree course which consists of 120 credits of core and optional taught modules along with a 60-credit summer individual project often linked with industrially sponsored research.

Projects include:

• experimental analyses
• design oriented studies
• development of mathematical or computational models

All students study compulsory modules such as Integrated Systems Analysis, Introduction to Transport Materials, Advanced Dynamics of Machines as well as Advanced Technology Review - where you will learn about the latest, cutting edge developments in engineering from our world-leading research groups. You will also be able to choose from a number of optional modules to allow you to focus your studies for the award of MSc in Mechanical Engineering.

Core modules -100 credits
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Project (60 credits)
Advanced Dynamics of Machines(10 credits)
Introduction to Transport Materials(10 credits)
Integrated Systems Analysis (10 credits)
Advanced Technology Review (10 credits)

Optional modules -80 credits
Research Planning (20 credits)
Conservation and Recycling of Materials(10 credits)
Aircraft Propulsion System (10 credits)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits)
Internal Combustion Engines (10 credits)
Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics (10 credits)
Aerodynamics (10 credits)
Multiphase Systems (10 credits)
Introduction to Automotive Technology(10 credits)
Lean Manufacturing (10 credits)
Rapid Product Development (10 credits)
Mathematical Techniques in PDEs(10 credits) 

Entry Requirements

Applicants are usually required to have a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject.

English Language requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any element
• TOEFL (IBT) 79 with no less than 19 in any element