Mechanical Engineering MSc

Master

In Surrey

£ 6,600 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    2 Years

The programme is structured so that students have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of mechanical design engineering, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. The programme is built on a comprehensive use of advanced computer-based mechanical engineering design analysis and problem solving using cutting-edge technologies such as finite elements analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mechanism design analysis and control. The programme enables students to also gain the management and business skills necessary to take on leadership roles in major engineering projects.

The course is delivered with the support of external industrial speakers who bring their experience into the classroom so that students can learn how real problems can be solved using the techniques they have learned in the lectures. Throughout the course innovative teaching methods, with the aid of a virtual learning platform, will be used inside and outside the classroom to enhance the students learning experience.

One of the main features of the course is that many of its subject materials are highly research oriented and taught by active and internationally recognised research academics in the Faculty. This provides the students with additional opportunity to deepen their subject interest by selecting a research based project dissertation.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

On request

About this course

The Mechanical Engineering course provides a strategic overview of engineering and management issues.
It will develop your professional, analytical and management skills, as well as improving your technical skills and knowledge. For example, you will gain communication, teamwork, IT and problem-solving skills.
Each module combines a stimulating mix of lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations.
You usually take the Industrial Project Review and Analysis in industry. This gives you the opportunity to solve a real-world engineering problem.
Input from industry experts complements the teaching throughout the course.
You can choose to study the course full-time or part-time to fit in with work commitments. September and January start dates give you extra flexibility.
We regularly review all our postgraduate courses to make sure that they are up-to-date, reflect industry needs and are comparable to other university courses.

Good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in partial fulfilment of the academic requirements for chartered engineer status, and/or suitable industrial experience. Mechanical engineering, manufacturing, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, civil engineering must include modules such as stress analysis and/or structures. Degrees in material science and product design will be considered.

This course, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, is designed to provide you with the latest technological knowledge and industrial management skills, at an advanced level of study, in specific aspects of mechanical engineering that are in demand from industry. The course also provides you with a strategic overview of engineering and management skills necessary to take on leadership roles in major engineering projects.

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Design
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Materials
  • Engineering
  • Computational
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Quality management
  • Techniques
  • Engineering Applications

Course programme

Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Example core modules
  • Engineering Research Techniques, Entrepreneurship and Quality Management
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineering Applications
  • Advanced Stress Analysis and Materials
  • Engineering Individual Project
Option modules (choose one)
  • Advanced CAD/CAM Systems
  • Green Engineering and Energy Efficiency
  • Mechatronics Design and Automation
Assessment

The assessment strategy is designed to support your learning experience. Assessment criteria are clear, transparent and explicit and the scope of each assessment is discussed with students within modules. The course employs a combination of assessment methods will be used throughout the course. These elements include module assignments, module examinations, in-class tests, experiment reports, industrial visit reports, seminars, verbal presentations and the project dissertation.

Each module leader is responsible for ensuring that the method of assessment reflects the aims and learning objectives of the module, is demanding and stimulating and at the appropriate master level. Formative assessments are embedded into the delivery pattern of all the modules and are designed to help students learn more effectively by giving them feedback to improve their performance and feedforward towards summative assessments. Reflective practice by students and feedback from designated Personal tutors will also form part of the formative assessments. Group activities are an important part of the course teaching and assessment strategy where students learn and improve through peer feedback.

The individual project provides a challenge to the candidate to undertake a real world problem because most projects are industrially orientated. Students will be given close guidance to select a project which is relevant to the chosen field. During the project, the student will be expected to apply the knowledge learnt during the course to achieve agreed deliverables, whilst satisfying any given constraints. Key skills in communication, presentation, literature search, problem analysis, project planning, report writing and solution justification are all part of the learning objectives defined in the field.

Coursework are mainly submitted electronically on the CANVAS of each module. You are reminded of the faculty policy for the late submission of coursework. Any work submitted up to a week late will be capped at minimum 50%, anything submitted later than this will receive a zero mark.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (not EU) 2018/19 -:  MSc full time £13,700 MSc part time £7,535

Mechanical Engineering MSc

£ 6,600 VAT inc.