Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Mechanical Engineering MSc
Overview
Mechanical engineering is surely one of the most demanded and popular engineering disciplines. It is predicted that, in the United Kingdom alone, there will be demand for 100,000 new STEM (Science, Technology and Engineering) professionals per year, thus the Royal Academy of Engineering sent out a message that 'Demand for graduate engineers exceeds supply'.
As it is a requirement to have an MEng or MSc engineering qualification to achieve a professional affiliation like Chartered Engineer status, an MSc programme would address your needs to attain such status and widen and deepen your skillset for solving 21st-century technical challenges.
With the recent significant investment in engineering programmes and laboratory facilities, this programme is customised for you to meet the increasing demand for general engineering professionals with advanced technical skills in the mechanical and wider engineering sector.
The programme is designed to be a broad and challenging taught postgraduate course, which would be ideal for those who seek a postgraduate qualification to enhance their knowledge, skills, and therefore their employability. The programme would furnish you with the skill sets that are required by industries.
The interactive programme will provide you with fundamental and advanced engineering knowledge and hands-on skills that a professional engineer needs for solving technical complex issues with a multi-disciplinary innovative and strategic approach.
The programme is aimed at both the home and overseas market and, in particular, students working in the general engineering and technical/management sector or students who wish to work in these sectors.
Course Options
- MSc
- MSc with Placement Year
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree BEng with minimum Second Class (2:2) or BSc with minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering.
- International Qualifications: We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
English Language Requirements
- Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent)
- If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.
Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications
- As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required.
- We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.
Admissions Policy / Terms of Admittance
- We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background.
- Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.
Fees
- Home Applicant: £10,800 per year
- International Applicant: £16,740 per year
- Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee: £3,500
Funding
Home Students
- Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
- Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
- Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement: £1,000
- Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000
International Students
- Living costs for international students: £1,265 per month (estimated)
- How to pay your fees: Deposits and paying by instalments
Placement Year
- This course offers you the option of a work placement.
- It's not compulsory but will give you extra credits.
- You will get professional experience in the workplace, build connections, and perhaps improve your academic performance.
Course Modules
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life Core Module
- Advanced Fluids Core Module
- Automation and Robotics Core Module
- Smart Industries and Digital Manufacturing Core Module
- Structural Dynamics and Stability Core Module
- Industrial Sandwich Placement Core Module
What We're Researching
- At the University of East London, we are working on the some of the big issues that will define our future; from sustainable architecture and ethical AI, to health inequality and breaking down barriers in the creative industries.
Your Future Career
- Engineering is a growth industry and currently, there is a shortage of quality engineers in the UK.
- An MSc qualification in mechanical engineering will give you a practical edge as the discipline overlaps with several engineering professions.
- There are many career paths available, ranging from hard-core engineering to consultancy and even banking, once you have completed this course.
How We Support Your Career Ambitions
- We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking.
- Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.
How You'll Learn
- Your academic team includes a dynamic mix of research-active industrial practitioners, renowned researchers, chartered professionals and technologists, whose combined knowledge ensures you leave with a comprehensive understanding of advanced mechanical engineering practice and research.
- You will be setting your own research-based learning where you will evaluate and critique recent data, literature and case studies as well.
How You'll Be Assessed
- All assessments are designed to ensure that the MSc Mechanical Engineering course will equip you with all of the skills required to progress within the engineering industry, giving you a major competitive edge.
- Apart from the coursework and exams, you will be assessed by using technology and other diverse modes.
Campus and Facilities
- Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
- You will study in superb, up-to-date facilities, including CAD suites, a control and power electronics lab and an electrical principles and electronics lab.
Who Teaches This Course
- This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
- The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers.
University of East London
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University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in London, United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. UEL is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a focus on practical skills and real-world experience.
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