MSc Mechanical Engineering

The MSc Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University, Newcastle is for students with an engineering background who want to build deeper knowledge in mechanical engineering and grow their career.

You will study key areas such as structural analysis, fluid and heat flow, energy systems, and sustainable engineering. You will also improve your skills in research, design, and problem-solving. The course includes learning about the responsibilities of engineers when it comes to the environment and making ethical decisions.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status —provided you already hold a CEng-accredited BEng or BSc degree.

Studying MSc Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University gives you a strong foundation for career development, with a focus on practical skills, academic learning, and employability.

Northumbria University is a public university in Newcastle upon Tyne, a city in the northeast of England. The university started as a college called Rutherford College of Technology in 1877. It became a university in 1992. In 2022, it was named the best university in the UK by Times Higher Education.

Northumbria University has two main campuses: the City Campus and the Coach Lane Campus. The City Campus is in the city centre. It has new buildings and great places for sports. The Coach Lane Campus is a bit outside the city. Students who study subjects like nursing and health science mostly go here.

The university focuses on giving students practical, real-world experience. Many courses include work placements or the chance to study in another country. This helps students find good jobs after they graduate.

• International applicants will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. 

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English are to demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (or approved equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.

The tuition fee to study the MSc Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University, Newcastle, for the 2025/2026 academic session is £20,950.

Northumbria University, Newcastle, offers some scholarships and financial aid options to international students who want to study in the university. The Northumbria International Scholarship, for example, awards postgraduate taught students £3,000 towards a reduction in tuition fees. To be eligible, applicants must be self-funded and international students with “overseas” fee status.

Graduates of an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Northumbria University, Newcastle, are qualified for employment in roles such as the following: 

• Mechanical Engineer 
• Maintenance Engineer
• Nuclear Engineer
• Design Engineer 
• Automotive Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

To apply for this course, you have to use the online application link provided by the university. For more information about this process, please feel free to reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.