Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc (Eng)

Advance your mechanical engineering skills, learning the very latest innovations in industry at a UK-leading university for this field.

From developing innovative robotics in healthcare to building sustainable energy technologies for the future, mechanical engineers’ roles remain crucial to addressing some of the biggest challenges worldwide.

This degree will set you up with the advanced skills in mechanical engineering, alongside key practical experience so you can head into a wide range of specialist engineering careers.

We’ve integrated both computational and experimental methods throughout the course. You'll use industry-relevant analysis, design and manufacturing packages to solve complex engineering problems. This gives you the advanced skills you’ll need to transition into your future career in industry.

You can also tailor your course through optional modules so you can really hone your skills to what interests you the most.

Why study at Leeds?

* Get exclusive industry insight into your course: Benefit from our School’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and close links with organisations like Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics and Robotics at Leeds – all of which provide the latest industry innovations that feed into your course.

* Access our School’s range of specialist facilities: These include CAD facilities for design work, industry-standard software and a workshop with CNC machinery, 3D printing facilities and wire EDM for building parts.

* Follow our successful alumni: Graduates of this course have gone on to secure jobs in design, mechanical, robotics, project management – plus many more.

* Join our racing team: Leeds Gryphon Racing is your chance to build and race a car. We’re one of the top Formula Student teams in the UK and have raced worldwide – from Italy to Japan. Watch our video to see how previous teams got on in the tournament.

* Bring your skills to life outside the classroom: ShockSoc is your chance to attend high-quality technical visits, get involved in social events and even build your own robot in our Robot Fighting League (RFL).

* Gain real-world experience: Build professional skills and glean insight through an eight-week optional online work experience programme, working on a real project with a partner organisation.

Rankings and awards

* Top 10 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, Complete University Guide 2027

* Top 100 in the world for Engineering and Technology, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Where this degree could take you

Here’s an insight into some of the job positions and organisations previous graduates in advanced mechanical engineering have secured:

* Mechanical Engineer, ACSSB

* Senior Project Manager, AECOM

* Project Engineer, Translift Sdn. Bhd.

* Design Engineer, Hinduja Tech Limited

* Mechanical Project Engineer, Firth Rixson

* Lead Engineer, Bentley Motors Ltd

* EMEA Project Manager, IMI Norgren

* Engineering Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)

* Product Design Engineer, Cameron Engineering & Motorsport

* Control Systems Engineer, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.

* Scientist/Engineer, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

* Mechanical Static Engineer, PETRONAS

Careers support

Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research 

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. 

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.