MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Materials

Program Overview

This Mechanical Engineering MSc provides a comprehensive education in advanced engineering concepts, including composites, metallurgy, aerodynamics, and project management. Accredited by the IMechE, the program equips graduates with in-demand skills for industries such as chemical engineering, design, manufacturing, and renewable energy, leading to career advancement opportunities and Chartered Engineer status.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Compulsory Classes:
• Engineering Composites
• Polymer & Polymer Composites
• Industrial Metallurgy
• Other Specialist Instructional Modules:
• Pressurised Systems
• Aerodynamic Performance
• Aerodynamic Propulsion Systems
• Systems Engineering 1 & 2
• Machine Dynamics
• Machinery Diagnosis & Condition Monitoring
• Spaceflight Mechanics
• Advanced Topics in Fluid Systems Engineering
• Spaceflight Systems
• Materials for Power Plant
• Gas & Steam Turbines
• Faculty-wide Generic Instructional Modules:
• Design Management
• Project Management
• Sustainability
• Finance
• Risk Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Individual Project:
• MSc students undertake supervised, individual project work, with the award of MSc being made on the basis of an acceptable thesis submission.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures and practical exercises.
• Site visits are also arranged.

Careers:

• Engineering graduates, particularly Mechanical Engineers, are in demand from recruiting companies.
• This course is designed to meet industrial demand for qualified staff in the area of Mechanical Engineering.
• This course is particularly suitable for Graduate Engineers in the following sectors:
• Chemical, Petrochemical & Process Engineering
• Design Engineering
• Power Generation
• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Renewable Energy

Other:

• The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for you to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
• We have local access to a 3,500-node region supercomputer.

2024/25 Scotland £10,800 England, Wales & Northern Ireland £10,800 International £28,250