Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

Mechanical engineering is the discipline that transforms scientific discovery into the tangible realities of modern civilisation. From the design of transportation systems that connect our world – and even extend into the universe – to the development of advanced materials, medical devices, renewable energy technologies, robotics and intelligent manufacturing, mechanical engineering plays a central role in nearly every aspect of human life. It not only powers innovation and progress but also shapes the way we live today and defines how we will live in the future.

Grounded in cutting-edge research across control and automation, advanced materials, nuclear engineering, renewable energy and energy storage, our MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges, helping you influence the future of global engineering.

You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and broaden your professional capabilities through a choice of modules offering specialism in:

* Nuclear Engineering

* Low-Carbon Energy

* Control Engineering

* Machine Learning

* Advanced Materials

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to progress from a bachelor’s degree to a Master’s qualification and work towards achieving Chartered Engineer status. The choice of modules offers career progression for those wishing to build expertise relevant to specific sectors.

Looking ahead to employability

You will graduate with the skills, confidence and creativity to address complex engineering challenges and advance your career in the ever-evolving field of modern engineering. We put a strong emphasis on enhancing your theoretical, technical and professional skills. A highlight is the Industry Consultancy Project, where you will collaborate with leading UK and international industry partners to solve a real-world engineering problem. Throughout the Master’s, you will develop:

* The knowledge for analysing complex systems

* Systems thinking abilities for innovative and sustainable solutions

* Teamwork, crucial for collaborating with engineers from other disciplines and industry professionals

* Communication skills, both written and oral

* Leadership skills

* Project management skills

What to expect

You will select four modules, choosing topics that suit your interests, and complete the Industrial Consultancy Project.

The culmination of your Master’s is the dissertation, an extended opportunity for independent research. Your project, linked closely to an academic who will provide expert one-to-one supervision, will be aligned to your interests and career goals. Shaped with you at the centre, it may be in partnership with industry or one of our research groups.

Recent projects have explored areas such as: 

* Autonomous systems

* Novel heat exchangers

* Renewable energy devices

* Advanced composites

3 things we would like you to know

* Excellence in research, innovation and industry engagement: we are internationally recognised leaders working at the forefront of mechanical engineering, energy systems and advanced materials (95% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, REF2021).

* Access to fantastic kit: We offer brand new, state-of-the-art mechanical engineering facilities in advanced manufacturing, materials testing, control systems, robotics and renewable energy. Our kit includes dedicated robotics, wave energy and scanning electron microscope labs, providing you with valuable experience working with high-end engineering equipment

* Industry Advisory Board: We have long established links with major national and international companies as well as local small and medium enterprises. Alongside our world-leading research, they help shape our curriculum so that you are learning modern and innovative engineering techniques.