Program Overview

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Energy Systems

The MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Energy Systems is a postgraduate program designed to develop high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical engineering topics, together with generic skills that will allow them to contribute effectively in their future roles.

Why this course?

The course will develop your knowledge and skills in the area of energy systems. It's been developed to enable you to become a specialist in the area of energy systems. You'll also have the opportunity to take modules in general skills such as project management and risk analysis. These are necessary skills for any professional aerospace engineer.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for you to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

What you'll study

You'll complete a selection of taught compulsory and optional modules designed to give you the advanced expertise, knowledge, and professional engineering skills needed to build a successful career in the energy systems arena.

• Compulsory modules:
  • Professional Skills for Senior Engineers (10 credits)
  • Research Methodology (10 credits)
  • Energy Resources & Policy (10 credits)
  • Advanced Materials Processing & Manufacturing (10 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Fluid Systems Engineering (10 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Mechanics & Dynamics (10 credits)
  • Electrical Power Systems (10 credits)
  • Energy Modelling & Monitoring (10 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Energy Systems Analysis (10 credits)
  • Degradation of Metals & Alloys (10 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science (10 credits)
  • Engineering Composites (10 credits)
  • Spaceflight Systems (10 credits)
  • Industrial Metallurgy (10 credits)
  • Satellite Data Assimilation & Analysis (10 credits)
  • Aerodynamics of Supersonic Aircraft (10 credits)
  • Atmospheric Flight Dynamics & Control (10 credits)
  • Lightweight Structures (10 credits)
  • Engineering Artificial Environments (10 credits)
  • Nuclear Power Systems (10 credits)

MSc Project

Only students who pass all required taught compulsory and optional modules will progress to the MSc Project. The project, completed between May to August, involves in-depth study of a selected topic. This may be industry-themed or aligned to current energy systems research within the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Strathclyde.

Facilities

Our facilities include many laboratories and research centres, including:

• Energy Systems Research Unit
• Future Air-Space Transportation Technology
• James Weir Fluids Laboratory
• Mechanics & Materials Research Centre

We have local-access to a 3500 node region supercomputer.

Entry requirements

• Academic requirements/experience: Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences, or equivalent professional qualification. A lower class degree may be considered with relevant work experience.
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place.

Fees & funding

• Scotland: £11,900
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £31,100
• Additional costs: Optional textbooks and printed materials, estimated maximum cost of £100 for duration of course.

Careers

This course is particularly suitable for graduate engineers in the following sectors:

• Chemical & process engineering
• Design engineering
• Power generation
• Manufacturing
• Oil & gas
• Renewable energy

We work closely with the University's Careers Service, which offers advice and guidance on career planning and looking for and applying for jobs. In addition, they administer and publicise graduate and work experience opportunities.