Advanced Mechanical Engineering

In Semester 1 you’ll take a core module that introduces you to a range of fundamental methods, laying the groundwork for the rest of your studies. Beyond this, you’ll be able to choose modules in areas that suit your interests and career aspirations such as fluid dynamics analysis, biomaterials, or aspects of automotive and aerospace engineering.

Throughout the programme you’ll complete your Professional Project – an independent piece of research on a topic within mechanical engineering that allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. In the two taught semesters you’ll review the literature around your topic and plan the project, before completing the design, analysis, computation, experimentation and writing up in the summer months.

If you choose to study part-time, you’ll extend your studies over a longer period so you can take fewer modules in each year.

Want to find out more about your modules?
Take a look at the Advanced Mechanical Engineering module descriptions for more detail on what you will study.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Engineering Computational Methods 15 credits
• Professional Project 60 credits
• Team Design and Build Project 15 credits

Optional modules

• Automotive Chassis Engineering 15 credits
• Automotive Driveline Engineering 15 credits
• Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers 15 credits
• Tribology and Surface Engineering 15 credits
• Biomaterials 15 credits
• Engineering Psychology and Human Factors 15 credits
• Functional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course) 15 credits
• Advanced Finite Element Analysis 15 credits
• Aerospace Structures 15 credits
• Rotary Wing Aircraft 15 credits
• Vehicle and Product Systems Design 15 credits
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc(Eng) Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc(Eng) Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Our groundbreaking research feeds directly into teaching, and you’ll have regular contact with staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines. You’ll have regular contact with them through lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group work and project meetings.

Independent study is also important to the programme, as you develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including case studies, technical reports, presentations, in-class tests, assignments and exams. Optional modules may also use alternative assessment methods.