Advanced Mechanical Engineering

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study Advanced Mechanical Engineering and learn to design, build and test new products, processes and systems. You will develop a sound understanding of Advanced Mechanical Engineering principles and the ability to undertake teamwork and communicate ideas, valuable skills for your future career. Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027.

Teaching starts on the 1 February 2027. The core modules studied on the programme will develop your understanding and knowledge of the principles of Advanced Mechanical Engineering to an advanced level. They include specialist knowledge in thermo and fluid dynamics, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, alternative and conventional energy generation methods and nuclear engineering.

You will be taught techniques for managing projects and research, giving you highly desirable skills for working in industry. This programme aligns with the current accredited undergraduate integrated Masters MEng 4th year in Mechanical Engineering with co-taught M level modules from the existing programme organised in two 12-week semesters with examinations at the end of each semester worth 120 credits from a total of 180. This is then combined with an MSc advanced research project over the summer term worth the remaining 60 credits.

This programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. All mechanical engineering programmes are accredited, or pending accreditation, by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This is the professional body for Mechanical Engineers.

Our programmes are a recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status. Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed. This course is available to start in September or January.

If you choose to start in January, you’ll undertake the Semester two modules first, from January to May. This will be followed by your research project over the sum

Key highlights

Fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status
Specialist modules in thermo and fluid dynamics and advanced materials
Covers advanced manufacturing, energy generation and nuclear engineering
MSc advanced research project worth 60 credits over summer
Co-taught with accredited MEng fourth-year Mechanical Engineering modules

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Mechanical Engineer
Design Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Energy Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Research and Development Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000 | International: Full-time place, per year - £34,000

Admission

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