University of Kent

Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis) - MSc

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Mechanical Engineering Group in School of Engineering offers a Masters by Research (MRes) as well as a PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering. A full time MRes is a one year programme that leads to a research thesis. The duration for PhD programme is three years.

The MRes and PhD research-led degrees in the Mechanical Engineering Group will allow you to undertake cutting-edge projects in advanced fields of Mechanical Engineering. These research fields include: The School has state-of-the-art facilities and experimental equipment to support students’ research such as 3-D printer, wind tunnel, dynamic testing machines, mechatronic units and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The School provides research students the opportunity to participate in regular research seminars and workshops.

We also offer research students the possibility of attending international conferences organised by Mechanical Engineering societies to present their work. Established over 40 years ago, the School has developed a top-quality teaching and research base, receiving excellent ratings in both research and teaching assessments. We undertake high-quality research that has had significant national and international impact, and our spread of expertise allows us to respond rapidly to new developments.

As a postgraduate student in the School of Engineering, you receive support through individual supervision, specialised seminars and colloquia, usually with external speakers. We also offer a range of financial support options. Our 30 academic staff and over 130 postgraduate students and research staff provide an ideal focus to effectively support a high level of research activity.

There is a thriving student population studying for postgraduate degrees in a friendly and supportive teaching and research environment. We have research funding from the Research Councils UK, European research programmes, a number of industrial and commercial companies and government agencies including the Ministry of Defence. Many of our research projects are collaborative, and we have well-developed links with institutions worldwide.

Key highlights

  • Research-led degree culminating in a thesis on cutting-edge mechanical engineering
  • Facilities include 3-D printer, wind tunnel and dynamic testing machines
  • Access to mechatronic units and non-destructive testing equipment
  • Individual supervision plus seminars and colloquia with external speakers
  • Opportunities to present work at international engineering society conferences
  • Research funded by Research Councils UK, industry and Ministry of Defence

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include related subject; or above
  • Master's degree: Merit — 2.1 or above in a related subject A 2.1 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in mechanical, material, civil, and structural engineering, mathematics.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical engineer
  • Research engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Mechatronics engineer
  • Non-destructive testing engineer
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £23,500 per year

Admission

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