University of Leicester

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

This degree will provide you with detailed knowledge of the state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant to current and future strategies for the design of mechanical systems and components. We will pay particular attention to the development of investigative, modelling and computational strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional materials and control systems.

Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Mechanical Engineering. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. An additional fee will be charged if a placement is secured.

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding.

You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). You have the option of choosing to study this course ‘with industry’ in which a paid industrial placement forms part of your course, including your overall assessment through reflective learning.

Whether or not you opt for the ‘with industry’ variant of the course, it is designed to give you the tools to work towards a career in a wide variety of fields in the engineering and technical industries. Our Care

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the IET and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Optional 'with industry' route including a paid industrial placement
  • Placement assessed through reflective learning as part of the course
  • Covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, materials and control systems
  • Focus on investigative, modelling and computational design strategies
  • State-of-the-art methods for designing mechanical systems and components

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer
  • Structural Analysis Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: MSc: £11,200; MSc with Industry: £11,200 | International: MSc: £24,250; MSc with Industry: £24,250

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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