Mechanical Engineering MSc

Mechanical engineers are both generalists and specialists, bringing broad expertise and specialised mastery to their roles as project managers, leaders and innovators. As a student of GCUs MSc Mechanical Engineering, youll continue in this tradition. The programme is designed to expand your core knowledge of the discipline while enhancing your skills as a specialist in either design or manufacture.<br/><br/>The programme was developed according to the UK Engineering Councils benchmark requirements for professional engineering, ensuring youll enter the workforce with the relevant capabilities that employers value. It is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Furthermore, our industrial advisory board offers strong connections to industry.<br/><br/>GCUs mechanical engineering department contributes to important research in the discipline, investigating topics like materials and manufacturing, finite element analysis, computer-aided design and manufacture, and machine condition monitoring.<br/><br/>The MSc Mechanical Engineering curriculum encourages you to develop as a professional as well as an engineer.<br/><br/>Build your interpersonal skills to succeed as a team member and manager<br/>Explore topics such as project planning and methodology, strategy and innovation, and computer-aided engineering<br/>Practise managing resources and meeting project objectives<br/>Choose from two options for specialisation: Design or Manufacture<br/>When you study engineering at GCU, youll join a welcoming community of learners and professionals. Youll find classmates and colleagues who are creative and entrepreneurial, committed to using their expertise to make a positive impact and advance the common good.<br/><br/>Graduate prospects<br/>Our graduates are appreciated by employers for their career-focused attitudes and socially driven perspectives. With skilled engineers in high demand, you can expect excellent job prospects in the field.<br/><br/>Graduates of the MSc Mechanical Engineering find employment in the oil and gas industry, defence, computer-aided engineering and building. They also work in mechanical design engineering, project engineering, manufacturing engineering and engineering sales.