Mechanical Engineering MSc

What you'll study

The modules on our Mechanical Engineering MSc are taught by leading experts in the field, and content is directly informed by the latest industry advancements and our research expertise.

Modules

Mechanical Engineering covers a wide range of topics; to give you a taster we have expanded on some of the core modules affiliated with this programme and the specific assessment methods associated with each module.

All modules are compulsory modules. Modules are directly informed by the latest industry advancements and our research expertise, and are taught by leading experts in the field.

• Semester 1
• Semester 2

Innovation Process and Entrepreneurship in Engineering

Innovation Process and Entrepreneurship in Engineering

This module allows students to gain a critical understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship process in engineering and manufacturing industry. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of different phases and activities essential to successfully initiate and implement a new engineering business or designing a new product. They will also learn the principles of new product development and the entrepreneurship process within manufacturing and engineering context.

Assessment: 100% Coursework.

Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context

Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context

The objective of this module are to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development and to provide them with an understanding of how engineers can help manufacturing businesses develop into more sustainable enterprises.

Assessment: 20% Coursework and 80% written examination.

Computer Aided Engineering

Computer Aided Engineering

Students will learn how to evaluate, choose and implement CAE systems. Students will learn to select and apply appropriate computer based methods and systems for modelling engineering products; analysing engineering problems; and assisting in the product design process.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Structural Analysis

Structural Analysis

Students will gain an understanding of modern concepts of structural analysis. They will gain practical experience in analyses of structures using finite-element modelling and understand the need for structural analysis in design.

Assessment: 50% Coursework and 50% written examination.

Engineering Design Methods

Engineering Design Methods

The aims of this module are to provide students with a working understanding of some of the main methods which may be employed in the design of products and systems. Students will learn to identify appropriate methods and techniques for use at different times and situations within a project.

Assessment: 100% Coursework.

Experimental Mechanics

Experimental Mechanics

This module introduces the following elements: experimental techniques for analysis and characterisation of various engineering materials and full-field, non-contact optical methods for deformation and strain measurements. Students will learn to identify the most appropriate experimental techniques for evaluating material response in a specific setting and for different types of materials.

Assessment: 50% Coursework and 50% written examination.

Thermofluids

Thermofluids

In this module students study the fundamentals of combustion processes and understand key aspects relating to performance and emissions. Students develop knowledge and skills required by engineers entering industries involved in the design and use of combustion equipment.

Assessment: 50% Coursework and 50% written examination.

Simulation of Advanced Materials and Processes

Simulation of Advanced Materials and Processes

The objective of this module is to introduce students to the concepts in numerical simulation of advanced materials and processes. To enable students to gain theoretical and practical experience in simulating mechanical behavior of advanced materials and modelling processes related to these materials using finite element modelling techniques.

Assessment: 100% Coursework.

Project

Project

In addition to the taught modules, all students undertake an individual major project. Part-time students normally undertake a major project that is based on the needs of their employing company.

The aims of this module are for students to practice aspects of engineering and/or engineering management, (i) in a simulated professional situation; (ii) to develop their ability in individual work; (iii) apply knowledge gained in several subject areas in previous modules; (iv) to exercise their initiative, imagination and creativity; and (v) to gain experience in planning, presentation and reporting of a major engineering work.

Assessment: 100% Coursework.