Taught course

Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Institution
University of Sheffield · School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

  • Chemistry
  • Manufacturing Automation
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Vehicle Engineering

We may also consider other related engineering subjects.

Module requirements

You should have studied at least one module from two of the four areas below:

Area 1 Solid Mechanics

  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Materials Mechanics
  • Materials under Stress
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanics/Strength of Deformable Solids
  • Mechanics/Strength of Materials
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Stress/Structural Analysis
  • Structural Mechanics/Integrity

Area 2: Dynamics

  • Applied/Theoretical/Engineering Mechanics
  • Control
  • Dynamics
  • Mechanics of Machines
  • Mechatronics
  • Theory of Machines
  • Theory of Mechanisms
  • Vibration

Area 3: Thermo

  • Aero-Engine Theory
  • Aero Propulsion
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automobile Engine
  • Diesel Engine
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Reciprocating Engines
  • Refrigeration
  • Thermodynamics
  • Any other module with the words 'Heat', 'Thermal' etc.

Area 4: Fluids

  • Aerodynamics
  • Fluids
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics

NB: Modules containing the words 'Experiment/Experimental' or 'Lab' are unacceptable

Months of entry

September

Course content

Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering. Choose from a wide selection of optional modules to tailor your studies to your interests.

Course description

This highly flexible course is designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering. It offers a wide selection of optional modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to reflect your interests, and graduates go on to work in many areas of engineering. You’ll also have the chance to further explore a subject that interests you through your individual research project.

Accreditation

We are currently seeking re-accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for 2024-25 entry.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and funding

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
study@sheffield.ac.uk