MSc in Mechanical Engineering

This programme has been developed to meet the growing need for postgraduate skills within the engineering industry, and the demand for professional development for graduate engineers. The programme integrates the mechanical engineering subjects with key generic skills in management and research methods. This approach will help to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. The University of Hertfordshire has a worldwide reputation for excellence in applied mechanical engineering. This international reputation will give you the opportunity to study with graduates from universities worldwide. You will benefit from the expertise of guest speakers from industry where relevant and appropriate.
 

The programme will:

• provide education and experience to support your professional employment and career development within the industry

• focus on the links between engineering analysis and design and supporting management skills management

• provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work

• equip you with the theory and practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for mechanical and related manufacturing problems
   

Why choose this course?
 

• The School has over 50 years' experience of teaching mechanical engineering and has established an excellent international reputation in this field;

• We offer extensive lab facilities for engineering students as well as the latest software packages and windtunnels;

• This MSc combines mechanical engineering subjects with key management and research methods.
   

What will I study?
 

The School of Engineering and Technology has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students.

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in aerospace or aerospace systems engineering. Other disciplines may be considered. International qualifications will be considered on the basis of their equivalence to UK qualifications, typically guided by a resource such as the National Academic Recognition Information centre (NARIC). Candidates will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in written and spoken English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK on acceptance to this course you will need to apply for an ATAS certificate before you are eligible to apply for UK entry clearance. Details of this requirement will be included in your offer. More information is available online.

If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

Full time

• £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

EU Students

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

International Students

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University's Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed "When tuition fees change"), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

This programme will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager or technical specialist as it will enable you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. This blend of technical and managerial content is invaluable in job applications as well as helping to fast-track your career in the industry.