Advanced Mechanical Engineering

he core modules studied on the programme will develop your understanding and knowledge of the principles of Advanced Mechanical Engineering to an advanced level. They include specialist knowledge in thermo and fluid dynamics, combustion in IC engines, alternative and conventional energy generation methods and nuclear engineering. You will be taught techniques for managing projects and research, giving you highly desirable skills for working in industry.

This programme aligns with the current accredited undergraduate integrated Masters MEng 4th year in Mechanical Engineering with co-taught M level modules from the existing programme organised in two 12-week semesters with examinations at the end of each semester worth 120 credits from a total of 180. This is then combined with an MSc advanced research project over the summer term worth the remaining 60 credits.

What you'll learn

• Thermo and fluid dynamics
• Combustion in internal combustion engines
• An understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative and conventional energy generation methods
• An understanding of nuclear engineering, with coverage going from the atomic scale through to the bulk scale
• An understanding of material failure analysis
• The principles of advanced manufacturing techniques using lasers
• The properties and limitations of a range of ‘smart materials’
• Technical writing skills to support project planning.