MSc Mechanical Engineering

Essential and/or desirable academic qualifications:

• The normal entry requirement for applicants for this programme is a first or second class UK Honours Degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics or a related subject or overseas equivalent.

• Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
  

Duration of programme: 1 year full-time (For part-time options contact us)
Start date: September
Intake: Up to 25 per year

Fees:
UK/EU: £5,700 (2017/18 fee)
International: £17,200 (2017/18 fee)

Scholarships:
You can find out more about our Postgraduate scholarships for international students here. If you are a UK or EU student, please email for information on funding.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

• This MSc Mechanical Engineering offers highly relevant modules in sought-after engineering and scientific subjects. The programme aims to develop students' performance prediction skills required in the modern engineering environment, especially design, performance estimation and optimisation processes. It gives students the opportunity to apply state-of-the-art methods to industrially-relevant products, and to explore the process of design and development and the value of the design and evaluation cycle.

  This programme is designed for engineering and science graduates, providing a wide exploration of new and advanced technologies.
  

  The range of modules reflects the nature of engineering modelling and the uses it is put to in engineering and commercial practice.
  
  "Core modules:"
  

  • Sustainable Energy (ME4504)
  • Design Studio
  • Research Project (PD4001)
  • Major Project (PD4000)

  "Elective Modules:"
  

  • Project Management (EM4003) AND/OR New Product Development (EM4006)
  • Water Treatment Technologies (ME4521) AND/OR Practical Numerical Methods (ME4510)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applications (ME4501)
  • CAD Principles and Materials Selection (ME4505)
    
  • Advanced Computer Aided Design (ADVCAD) (ME4518)
  • Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (ME3070)
    
  • Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application (ME4502)