Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering MSc

Overview

This MSc programme offers you an advanced level of study in specific aspects of mechanical engineering which are in demand from industry. It is an ideal bridging programme for those graduates seeking to register as a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Course Details

Core Modules

• CAD/CAM and Product Developments
  • This module provides knowledge of time compression technologies to enable design and delivery of innovative products and reduce time to market.
• Engineering Research Project
  • You investigate an area of engineering and work independently to a level recognised to be at the forefront of the discipline.
• Finite Element Methods
  • This module provides practical experience of using commercially available finite element packages.
• Machine Design
  • Engineering Design may be defined as an interactive decision-making process that has as its objective the creation and optimization of a new or improved technical system for the fulfilment of a human need or desire, with due regard for conservation of resources and environmental impact.
• Supply Chain Management
  • This module demonstrates how to benchmark an organisation and introduces you to the concepts of key performance indicators, total quality management (TQM), six sigma, total productive maintenance (TPM) and supply chain management.
• Sustainability
  • You will investigate how the role of the engineer is becoming more focused on serving society as well as industry and to recognise the impact of engineers’ decisions on society and the environment.

Optional Modules

• Continuum Mechanics
  • This module develops a universal framework of mechanical principles that applies to all materials and integrates classical treatment of fluids and solids with more recent developments in rheology.
• Manufacturing Systems
  • This module considers typical hardware and software involved with automated machinery and production processes.

How You Learn

You learn through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Lectures provide the theoretical underpinning while practical sessions give you the opportunity to put theory into practice, applying your knowledge to specific problems.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment varies from module to module. The assessment methodology could include in-course assignments, design exercises, technical reports, presentations or formal examinations. For your MSc project you prepare a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

You need a first degree equivalent to at least a UK second class (2.2) honours degree. Acceptable engineering degree subjects include mechanical, aerospace, aeronautical, manufacturing, production and mechanical systems.

Employability

Mechanical engineers typically secure employment in structural engineering, research and development, automotive engineering and design, the aerospace industry, manufacturing, processing and chemical industries as well as management positions.

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a chartered engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng-accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £8,365 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £930 for each 20 credits

Duration

Full-time

• Length: September enrolment: 1 year, January enrolment: 16 months, including a summer break
• Start date: January or September

Part-time

• Length: September enrolment: 2 years, including a summer break, January enrolment: 28 months, including two summer breaks
• Attendance: 1-2 days a week
• Start date: January or September