MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement
Course overview
This 18-month, full-time course is for mechanical engineering graduates and aims to provide an in-depth understanding of advanced mechanical topics. It also gives students the necessary skills to work in the industry. The programme includes a compulsory 8 to 12-week industrial placement during the summer after the first year of classes. Students must complete both the taught modules and the industrial placement to move on to the final project.
The course curriculum combines a blend of specialised technical classes and general skills to help students become professional engineers. Students will be graded on written assignments, exams, and a final Master's project they complete in their second year. The course is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which can help students work towards becoming Chartered Engineers.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying and other relevant information. An appropriate academic or employer reference is also required. Students may also upload their CV to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements
- A first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences, or a similar professional qualification, is normally needed.
- A different degree may be considered if the applicant has enough relevant work experience.
English Proficiency
- If English is not a first language, applicants must meet the university's English language requirement of an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual component score below 6.0, or through an equivalent approved English language test such as TOEFL or PTE Academic.
- The university also offers a Pre-Masters Programme for international students who do not meet the academic entry requirements.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course are particularly suitable for positions in the following sectors:
- Engineering Consultancies
- Aerospace
- Energy and Power
- Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
Cost of study
The tuition fee for this 18-month course for international students is £38,875. The fees are paid over two years, with the first 12 months in Year 1 and the remaining 6 months in Year 2.
Admission
Applications for the MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Energy Systems programme can be submitted online through the university's website. But we strongly suggest and advise applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors.
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