Objectives
Mechanical Engineers apply their scientific knowledge to solve problems and design machines that help us to enjoy a better lifestyle. As a Mechanical Engineer, you may work in design, development, research, consultancy, manufacture or marketing, combining technical and managerial experience. Whether you are a UK student, looking to complete your studies towards requirements for chartered status, or an overseas student, looking to study at one of the leading UK engineering schools, this could be the course for you. This MSc course offers the chance to study advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering, covering engineering science, design and technology. Building upon this broad base, we offer a number of streams which allow you to specialise in one particular area including aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, materials and manufacturing. These build on our key research and academic strengths, along with our strong industrial links. Hence modules and projects delivered by internationally recognised experts in the area, including specialist lectures from industrial experts.
Course description
Key facts
-The School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering was awarded a Grade 5 in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.
-This new suite of MSc programmes in Mechanical Engineering offers specialist streams linked to our world-leading research activities and centres.
-We were also given the highest possible rating at the last UK Teaching Quality Assessment.
Course Content
MSc Mechanical Engineering – Aerospace
We see this as a flexible alternative to an Aerospace Engineering programme. Aerospace companies predominantly employ mechanical engineers in their professional engineering cohort. Graduating as a mechanical engineer with a focus on aerospace makes you attractive to the aerospace industry without removing the option of working in any of the other industrial sectors. In addition the course will provide insight into aerospace engineering research – via specialist modules delivered by leading researchers and an aerospace focused individual project.
80 credits of core modules are required:
-Advanced Technology Review
-Introduction to Aerospace Technology
-Aircraft Propulsion Systems
-Introduction to Transport Materials
-Conservation & Recycling of Materials
-Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
-Aerospace Materials
-Aerodynamics
Opportunity to choose 40 credits of optional modules:
-Computational Fluid Dynamics
-Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulent Flows
-Integrated Systems Analysis
-Materials under Stress
-Surface Engineering & Characterisation
-Human-Computer Systems
-Joining Technology
-Lean manufacturing
-Robotics & Automation Technology
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
MSc Mechanical Engineering – Automotive
We see this as a flexible alternative to an Automotive Engineering programme. This course is designed for people who think they would like to work in the automotive industry. By having a masters degree in mechanical engineering (automotive) it is immediately apparent to a potential employer that you have all the core skills a mechanical engineer would be expected to have and that you have chosen to specialise in modules relevant to automotive. In addition the course will provide insight into automotive engineering research – via specialist modules delivered by leading researchers and an automotive focused individual project.
80 credits of core modules are required:
-Advanced Technology Review
-Introduction to Automotive Technology
-Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
-Internal Combustion Engines
-Introduction to Transport Materials
-Automotive Materials
-Conservation & Recycling of Materials
-Advanced Dynamics of Machines
Opportunity to choose 40 credits of optional modules:
-Computational Fluid Dynamics
-Aerodynamics
-Integrated Systems Analysis
-Surface Engineering & Characterisation
-Materials under Stress
-Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulent Flows
-Human-Computer Systems
-Lean Manufacturing
-Joining Technology
-Robotics & Automation Technology
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
MSc Mechanical Engineering – Bioengineering
Whether you want to develop life saving artificial hearts, car air-bag systems, or simply want to explore exciting new applications of engineering, this course is for you. You will learn how to transform lives with Mechanical Engineering. In addition the course will provide insight into bioengineering – via specialist modules delivered by leading researchers and a bioengineering focused individual project.
80 credits of core modules required.
-Advanced Technology Review
-Biomechanics
-Cell Structure & Function for Engineers
-Spinal Biomechanics & Instrumentation
-Human Structure & Function for Engineers
-Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials (20 credits)
-Integrated Systems Analysis
Opportunity to choose 40 credits of optional modules:
-Cell-Material Interactions
-Advanced Biomaterial Structures
-Advanced Materials Characterisation
-Aerodynamics
-Computational Fluid Dynamics
-Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulent Flows
-Surface Engineering & Characterisation
-Joining Technology
-Rapid Product Development
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
MSc Mechanical Engineering – Materials
Mechanical engineers apply their expertise to the design, construction and operation of products and processes. They have to combine imagination with the latest technological advances to meet complex requirements. New materials such as lightweight alloys and polymer composites are continually being developed and there is a need for graduates with an in-depth knowledge of materials, their properties and manufacturing routes, so that best use can be made of them. The course will provide insight into materials research – via specialist modules delivered by leading researchers and a materials focused individual project.
80 credits of core modules required:
-Advanced Technology Review
-Advanced Materials
-Conservation & Recycling of Materials Advanced Materials
-Materials under Stress
-Polymer Engineering
-Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
-Rapid Product Development
-Integrated Systems Analysis
Opportunity to choose 40 credits of optional modules:
-Advanced Materials Characterisation
-Automotive Materials
-Aerospace Materials
-Surface Engineering & Characterisation
-Material Models & Modes of Failure
-Stress Analysis Techniques
-Aerodynamics
-Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulent Flows
-Computational Fluid Dynamics
-Joining Technology
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
MSc Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing
The course provides a unique combination of engineering science, design, business studies and manufacturing engineering required for a career in the manufacturing sector. Employment prospects are excellent for highly motivated students on this course, fascinated by engineering with a strong interest in manufacturing.
60 credits of core modules required:
-Advanced Technology Review
-Rapid Product Development
-Computer Integrated & Flexible Manufacture
-Robotics & Automation Technology
-Lean Manufacturing
-Integrated Systems Analysis
Opportunity to choose 60 credits of optional modules:
-Manufacturing Process Capability
-Concurrent Engineering
-Advanced Metal Forming
-Work Organisation & Job Design
-Technology & Knowledge Management
-Polymer Engineering
-Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
-Joining Technology
-Aerodynamics
-Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulent Flows
-Computational Fluid Dynamics
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
Course Structure
This is a full-time Masters Degree course which consists of 120 credits of core and optional taught modules along with a 60 credit summer individual project often linked with industrially sponsored research. Projects include experimental studies, design oriented studies, and development of mathematical or computational models. All students study Advanced Technology Review - where you will learn about the latest, cutting edge developments in engineering from our world-leading research groups. The remaining taught modules will depend on your chosen stream, as described in the Course Structure.
