University of Liverpool

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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