Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Power Plant Technologies

Entry requirements

Degree in Engineering of Physical Science or equivalent professional qualification. Preferably a first or second class honours degree with at least a 2.1 (second class upper division). A 2.2 may be considered with relevant work experience

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Power Plant Technologies is for those students who wish to specialise in a particular field of study

Students will have the opportunity to select a range of technical level 5 classes, typically with aerospace, energy and materials theme but must include the compulsory modules for the MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Power Plant Technologies as follows: Gas and Steam Turbines, Advanced Boiler Technologies 1 and Power Plant Systems.

Additionally they will choose three generic modules which meet the broad learning requirements for Chartered Engineer status

Specialist Modules:

• Advanced Topics in Fluid Systems Engineering
• Aerodynamic Performance
• Aerodynamic Propulsion Systems
• Machine Dynamics
• Mathematical Modelling in Engineering Science
• Spaceflight Mechanics
• Systems Engineering 1
• Systems Engineering 2

Energy

• Advanced Topics in Fluid Systems Engineering
• Electrical Power Systems
• Energy Modelling and Monitoring
• Energy Resources and Policy
• Machinery Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring
• Mathematical Modelling in Engineering Science
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Systems Engineering 1
• Systems Engineering 2

Materials

• Engineering Composites
• Industrial Metallurgy
• Machine Dynamics
• Mathematical Modelling in Engineering Science
• Polymer and Polymer Composites
• Pressurised Systems
• Systems Engineering 1
• Systems Engineering 2

Generic Modules:

• Design Management
• Information Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Engineering
• Sustainability

Students may also opt to take a different combination of classes to suit their needs, subject to availability

Information for international students

For candidates whose first language is not English, minimum standards of written and spoken English are IELTS overall score of 6.5 (no individual score below 5.5) Test valid for two years.

Fees and funding

RUK PGT Scholarships:

As an RUK student you may be eligible for the award of a £3000 scholarship towards costs of fees.

To apply for this scholarship download the RUK PGT Scholarship Application Form

Aero MSc Bursary Scheme:

Please visit our website for further information on funding opportunities in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Qualification and course duration

MSc

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