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

Course description

If you’re interested in pursuing a management career within industry, this course combines advanced mechanical engineering subjects with management modules that have been specifically designed for engineers. As part of your studies, you’ll also have the chance to further explore a subject that interests you through your individual research project.

Previous study

To give you a fair chance of succeeding on your course, we need to make sure you have enough experience in relevant subjects. All of our MSc courses are designed for students who have completed a degree similar to our BEng Mechanical Engineering.

Many of our MSc students come from different subject backgrounds, including aerospace, automotive, civil and marine engineering courses, as well as mechatronics, manufacturing, mathematics and physics.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.