University of Liverpool

Mechanical Engineering Design with Management

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Mechanical Engineering Design with Management MSc aims to develop your academic knowledge and technical engineering skills with the integration of creative, problem-solving design elements within a business context. Mechanical Engineering Design incorporates designing complex systems in order to develop and evaluate the design performance using technical engineering knowledge and skills, with the aim to continuously improve the product and manufacturing techniques. Mechanical Engineering Designers are responsible for the design process including the concept of designs, analysis of existing products, production of prototypes for product testing and identification of new systems, processes and feasibility to drive quality, efficiency and save costs.

Mechanical Design Engineers are in demand by employers as they embrace challenges, can solve problems effectively, and have strong technical knowledge – as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. This MSc will enable you to develop your knowledge and technical skills by combining the numerical, analytical and scientific principles of Mechanical Engineering Design with an in-depth understanding of management and business acumen to master’s degree level. BEng Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Liverpool are not eligible for this programme.

This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which will help you gain Chartered status. 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. UK students are exempt fromTechnical Writing for Engineersand should instead takeProject Management.

EU/International students with strong English language

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status
  • Combines mechanical engineering design with management and business acumen
  • Covers concept design, product analysis, prototyping and product testing
  • Option to take Project Management or Technical Writing for Engineers

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 Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Manufacturing 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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