Program Overview

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Postgraduate MSc in Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis)

The School of Engineering at the University of Kent offers a Postgraduate MSc in Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis). This program is designed for students who want to pursue a research-led degree in mechanical engineering. The program is available full-time or part-time and can be completed in one year.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Start date: September, January, April
• Location: Canterbury

Entry Requirements

• A 2.2 or higher honors degree or MSc with Merit or above in mechanical, material, civil, and structural engineering, mathematics
• All applicants are considered on an individual basis, and additional qualifications, professional qualifications, and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

English Language Entry Requirements

• This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
• Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on the university's English Language requirements webpage.

Funding

• The university offers a range of scholarships for postgraduate researchers, including the Chevening scholarship.
• Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
  • Full-time: £5,006 (UK), £23,500 (EU), £23,500 (International)
  • Part-time: £2,503 (UK), £11,750 (EU), £11,750 (International)

Research Areas

• The School of Engineering has a strong research focus, with research areas including:
  • Communications
  • Intelligent Interactions
  • Instrumentation and Control
• Research projects are available in these areas, and students are encouraged to participate in regular research seminars and workshops.

Staff Research Interests

• The academic staff in the School of Engineering have a wide range of research interests, including:
  • Antennas, passive wireless sensing, RFID, RF materials
  • Ubiquitous computing, people-centric sensing, Internet of Things, smart healthcare technologies
  • Computer vision, OCR, biometrics, security and encryption, multi-expert fusion, document modeling
• Students are encouraged to contact the school to discuss their proposed research and potential supervision prior to making an application.

Career Support

• The university offers a range of career support services, including:
  • Career advice and guidance
  • Job search support
  • CV and interview preparation
• The university has a strong track record of graduate employability, with many graduates going on to work in leading companies and organizations.

Student Support

• The university offers a range of student support services, including:
  • Academic support
  • Personal support
  • Financial support
• The university has a strong focus on student wellbeing, with a range of services and resources available to support students' mental and physical health.

Fees and Funding

• The university offers a range of funding options, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Bursaries
  • Loans
• Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
  • Full-time: £5,006 (UK), £23,500 (EU), £23,500 (International)
  • Part-time: £2,503 (UK), £11,750 (EU), £11,750 (International)

Next Steps

• To apply for the Postgraduate MSc in Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis), students should submit an application through the university's online application portal.
• Students can also contact the university's admissions team for more information and guidance on the application process.