12 monthsProgramme duration
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Mechanical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that transforms scientific discovery into the tangible realities of modern civilisation. From the design of transportation systems that connect our world – and even extend into the universe – to the development of advanced materials, medical devices, renewable energy technologies, robotics and intelligent manufacturing, mechanical engineering plays a central role in nearly every aspect of human life. It not only powers innovation and progress but also shapes the way we live today and defines how we will live in the future.
Grounded in cutting-edge research across control and automation, advanced materials, nuclear engineering, renewable energy and energy storage, our MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges, helping you influence the future of global engineering. To ensure you graduate with skills that align with the demands of the engineering sector, we have collaborated with industry experts and professional bodies from the School of Engineering’s Industry Advisory Board.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and broaden your professional capabilities through a choice of modules offering specialism in:
Looking ahead to employability You will graduate with the skills, confidence and creativity to address complex engineering challenges and advance your career in the ever-evolving field of modern engineering. We put a strong emphasis on enhancing your theoretical, technical and professional skills. A highlight is the Industry Consultancy Project, where you will collaborate with leading UK and international industry partners to solve a real-world engineering problem. Throughout the Master’s, you will develop:
The culmination of your Master’s is the dissertation, an extended opportunity for independent research. Your project, linked closely to an academic who will provide expert one-to-one supervision, will be aligned to your interests and career goals. Shaped with you at the centre, it may be in partnership with industry or one of our research groups.
Recent projects have explored areas such as:
We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the Master’s programme.
Grounded in cutting-edge research across control and automation, advanced materials, nuclear engineering, renewable energy and energy storage, our MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges, helping you influence the future of global engineering. To ensure you graduate with skills that align with the demands of the engineering sector, we have collaborated with industry experts and professional bodies from the School of Engineering’s Industry Advisory Board.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and broaden your professional capabilities through a choice of modules offering specialism in:
- Nuclear Engineering
- Low-Carbon Energy
- Control Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Materials
Looking ahead to employability You will graduate with the skills, confidence and creativity to address complex engineering challenges and advance your career in the ever-evolving field of modern engineering. We put a strong emphasis on enhancing your theoretical, technical and professional skills. A highlight is the Industry Consultancy Project, where you will collaborate with leading UK and international industry partners to solve a real-world engineering problem. Throughout the Master’s, you will develop:
- The knowledge for analysing complex systems
- Systems thinking abilities for innovative and sustainable solutions
- Teamwork, crucial for collaborating with engineers from other disciplines and industry professionals
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Leadership skills
- Project management skills
The culmination of your Master’s is the dissertation, an extended opportunity for independent research. Your project, linked closely to an academic who will provide expert one-to-one supervision, will be aligned to your interests and career goals. Shaped with you at the centre, it may be in partnership with industry or one of our research groups.
Recent projects have explored areas such as:
- Autonomous systems
- Novel heat exchangers
- Renewable energy devices
- Advanced composites
- Excellence in research, innovation and industry engagement: we are internationally recognised leaders working at the forefront of mechanical engineering, energy systems and advanced materials (95% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, REF2021). Our research informs our teaching, ensuring that your learning is rooted in the latest technological developments and engineering practices
- Access to fantastic kit: We offer brand new, state-of-the-art mechanical engineering facilities in advanced manufacturing, materials testing, control systems, robotics and renewable energy. Our kit includes dedicated robotics, wave energy and scanning electron microscope labs, providing you with valuable experience working with high-end engineering equipment
- Industry Advisory Board: We have long established links with major national and international companies as well as local small and medium enterprises. Alongside our world-leading research, they help shape our curriculum so that you are learning modern and innovative engineering techniques. They work directly with you on real projects and challenges, developing your professional collaborative skills and application of solutions
We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the Master’s programme.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Mechanical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that transforms scientific discovery into the tangible realities of modern civilisation. From the design of transportation systems that connect our world – and even extend into the universe – to the development of advanced materials, medical devices, renewable energy technologies, robotics and intelligent manufacturing, mechanical engineering plays a central role in nearly every aspect of human life. It not only powers innovation and progress but also shapes the way we live today and defines how we will live in the future.
Grounded in cutting-edge research across control and automation, advanced materials, nuclear engineering, renewable energy and energy storage, our MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges, helping you influence the future of global engineering. To ensure you graduate with skills that align with the demands of the engineering sector, we have collaborated with industry experts and professional bodies from the School of Engineering’s Industry Advisory Board.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and broaden your professional capabilities through a choice of modules offering specialism in:
Looking ahead to employability You will graduate with the skills, confidence and creativity to address complex engineering challenges and advance your career in the ever-evolving field of modern engineering. We put a strong emphasis on enhancing your theoretical, technical and professional skills. A highlight is the Industry Consultancy Project, where you will collaborate with leading UK and international industry partners to solve a real-world engineering problem. Throughout the Master’s, you will develop:
The culmination of your Master’s is the dissertation, an extended opportunity for independent research. Your project, linked closely to an academic who will provide expert one-to-one supervision, will be aligned to your interests and career goals. Shaped with you at the centre, it may be in partnership with industry or one of our research groups.
Recent projects have explored areas such as:
We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the Master’s programme.
Grounded in cutting-edge research across control and automation, advanced materials, nuclear engineering, renewable energy and energy storage, our MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges, helping you influence the future of global engineering. To ensure you graduate with skills that align with the demands of the engineering sector, we have collaborated with industry experts and professional bodies from the School of Engineering’s Industry Advisory Board.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and broaden your professional capabilities through a choice of modules offering specialism in:
- Nuclear Engineering
- Low-Carbon Energy
- Control Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Materials
Looking ahead to employability You will graduate with the skills, confidence and creativity to address complex engineering challenges and advance your career in the ever-evolving field of modern engineering. We put a strong emphasis on enhancing your theoretical, technical and professional skills. A highlight is the Industry Consultancy Project, where you will collaborate with leading UK and international industry partners to solve a real-world engineering problem. Throughout the Master’s, you will develop:
- The knowledge for analysing complex systems
- Systems thinking abilities for innovative and sustainable solutions
- Teamwork, crucial for collaborating with engineers from other disciplines and industry professionals
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Leadership skills
- Project management skills
The culmination of your Master’s is the dissertation, an extended opportunity for independent research. Your project, linked closely to an academic who will provide expert one-to-one supervision, will be aligned to your interests and career goals. Shaped with you at the centre, it may be in partnership with industry or one of our research groups.
Recent projects have explored areas such as:
- Autonomous systems
- Novel heat exchangers
- Renewable energy devices
- Advanced composites
- Excellence in research, innovation and industry engagement: we are internationally recognised leaders working at the forefront of mechanical engineering, energy systems and advanced materials (95% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, REF2021). Our research informs our teaching, ensuring that your learning is rooted in the latest technological developments and engineering practices
- Access to fantastic kit: We offer brand new, state-of-the-art mechanical engineering facilities in advanced manufacturing, materials testing, control systems, robotics and renewable energy. Our kit includes dedicated robotics, wave energy and scanning electron microscope labs, providing you with valuable experience working with high-end engineering equipment
- Industry Advisory Board: We have long established links with major national and international companies as well as local small and medium enterprises. Alongside our world-leading research, they help shape our curriculum so that you are learning modern and innovative engineering techniques. They work directly with you on real projects and challenges, developing your professional collaborative skills and application of solutions
We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the Master’s programme.
Admission Requirements
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines, or in Physics.
We may also consider non-standard applicants when accompanied by significant experience in a relevant field. For UK applicants, a HND or equivalent together with appropriate industrial experience may be considered. Please contact us for further information.
Additional Requirements Some experience in industry in a technical position requiring engineering skills is desirable, but not required.
We may also consider non-standard applicants when accompanied by significant experience in a relevant field. For UK applicants, a HND or equivalent together with appropriate industrial experience may be considered. Please contact us for further information.
Additional Requirements Some experience in industry in a technical position requiring engineering skills is desirable, but not required.
Please see our website for more details.
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