Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Master

In Belfast City

£ 4,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: This MSc aims to augment the undergraduate education of those who have completed it, through a combination of advanced scientific knowledge, interpersonal, research and management skills. The curriculum will improve employability by developing the postgraduate skills required for a successful transition to industry or a research role in academia. This is achieved through the delivery of Masters-level taught elements as well as the completion of novel, industrially relevant research projects.

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Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable engineering discipline, including substantial Mathematics and relevant engineering content at 2.2 Honours level or equivalent standard, acceptable to the School. A 2.1 Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University will be considered.  Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants holding a...

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Course programme

Course Details

The degree will consist of 120 CATS of modules from the list below, plus a dissertation (60 CATS). The degree also offers the opportunity for novel, industrially-relevant research projects.

  • Autumn and Spring Semesters: 5 to 6 modules, totalling approximately 60 CATS per semester.
  • Summer Semester: Project module and dissertation (60 CATS).

Modules include:

  • Advanced Materials (20 CATS)
  • Mechanics of Biomaterials (20 CATS)
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (20 CATS)
  • Internal Combustion Engines (20 CATS)
  • Sustainable Energy Systems (20 CATS)
  • Manufacturing Simulation and Automation (20 CATS)
  • Operations Management in the New Economy (20 CATS)
  • Research Methods (10 CATS)

Typically, about 2/3 of contact teaching time is scheduled for classroom teaching, with the remaining 1/3 scheduled for tutorials or lab activities. Most modules will also devote a portion of this time to other activities such as hands-on laboratory work, computer practicals, case studies, invited speakers, and industrial site visits.

Project and dissertation work involves regular meetings with an academic advisor, with the remaining time devoted to project management, practical lab or computer work, and preparation for written and oral reporting.

Advanced Materials (20 CATS)

Mechanics of Biomaterials (20 CATS)

Assessment & Feedback

Taught modules are assessed by written examinations, coursework, and/or continuous assessment.

The MSc Project and dissertation is assessed based on a written thesis, and an oral presentation and interview.Written examinations and/or continuous assessment in each taught module. Written thesis for assessment of final MSc project.

Learning and Teaching

Contact teaching time is scheduled during normal working hours throughout the working week (mornings or afternoons, Monday through Friday).

Modules span either one or two semesters, and contact time for a given module is typically scheduled for one day of the week.

Additional information

This Masters degree programme offers a range of modules that can be combined to suit particular career aspirations, and graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to pursue careers in mechanical engineering, technical management, research and other related fields. Professionally relevant transferrable skills, such as oral and written communication, problem-solving, data analysis, self-direction, and team work are also developed throughout the course. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as...

Advanced Mechanical Engineering

£ 4,000 + VAT