
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management MSc
University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based
Course overview
The technical focus of this degree is state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant to design of mechanical systems and components, with a particular focus on the development of investigative, modelling and computational strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional materials and control systems in combination with a rigorous introduction to those management theories, models, frameworks and techniques that are likely to be important to a professional engineer. The combination of advanced technical engineering skills and knowledge of management theory and practice will give you the knowledge and skills required to secure leadership roles in global engineering industries.
Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Mechanical Engineering. IELTS 6.5 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. 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
Key highlights
- Focus on investigative, modelling and computational strategies for mechanical design
- Covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, materials and control systems
- Rigorous grounding in management theories, models and frameworks for engineers
- Optional 'with industry' route including a paid industrial placement
- Placement assessed through reflective learning as part of the course
- Prepares graduates for leadership roles in global engineering industries
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 feesChancellor'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 £3,000Chevening 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
- Engineering Manager
- Design Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Computational Modelling Engineer
- Engineering Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: MSc: £12,400; MSc with Industry: £12,400 | International: MSc: £25,100; MSc with Industry: £25,100
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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