MSc Mechanical Engineering Design

at University of Manchester

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title

• Experimental Methods (MSc Mechanical Engineering Design)
• Research Methods
• Finite Elements
• Mechanical Engineering Group Design
• Dissertation (Mechanical Engineering Design)
• Acoustics & Advanced Vibrations
• Composites and Polymers
• Robotics, Metrology and Bioengineering
• Structural Integrity

Academic entry qualification overview

The standard academic entry requirement for this Master's course is an Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.  Please note that we consider grades achieved in key relevant modules in your undergraduate degree as well as the overall degree result.    

English language

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

• IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0. 

• TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

Pre-sessional English

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

• 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course:  Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

• 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.

UK students (per annum): £13,500

International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,000

The Mechanical Engineering Design MSc has a strong focus on employability to support you to take control of your future and give yourself the best chance of securing your ideal job after graduation. For example there are regular industrial guest lectures and optional short courses delivered by companies such as National Instruments and Maxon Motors.

Each year Manchester careers fairs, workshops and presentations attract more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors illustrating how Top employers target Manchester graduates.

After graduating with a Mechanical Engineering Design MSc you will be in a strong position to seek employment with companies such as: BP, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, Airbus, Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley Motors, Nissan Motor Company, Bombardier Transportation, DePuy International, GE Healthcare, E-ON, EDF, Sellafield, Apple.

Destination of Leavers Survey

Every year our The University of Manchester conducts a destination of leavers survey with students six months after they have graduated. A selection of these destinations since 2010 are highlighted below:

• GE Aviation (Design Engineer)
• GE Healthcare (Edison Engineering Development Programme)
• SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company (Drilling Engineer)
• BMP Europe Ltd (Design Engineer)
• The University of Manchester (PhD Researcher)
• Formosa Prosonic (Design Engineer)
• Hitachi Home & Life Solutions (India) Ltd (Executive - Quality Management)
• Indra Limited (Mechanical Design Engineer)
• NNPC-NETCO (Mechanical Engineer)
• Shell Petroleum Development company (SPDC) (Oil and Gas Operator)
• Triton Valves Ltd (Senior Engineer, Design and Development)