University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Full-time or Part-time Study
This new, innovative programme offers graduates excellent career prospects in a broad field of mechanical engineering-related industries. It will also provide excellent preparation for those wishing to undertake a PhD. The MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering is a broad-based programme covering an important and industrially-relevant portfolio of mechanical engineering modules, such as Biofuels and Combustion, Manufacturing Processes, MEMS, and Automation and Robotics.
- 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
All the teaching is delivered by highly experienced and qualified members of academic staff who are at the cutting-edge of research in their respective fields. This programme will be attractive to graduates of mechanical engineering or related subjects.
With leading research into Advanced Mechanical Engineering, the University of Birmingham is the ideal location for bright graduates, looking for a solid and well-respected postgraduate qualification which will act as a springboard for a successful future.
- 120 credits of taught modules studied during October-April
- 60 credits of project-based module carried out during June-September
- Assessment methods include a range of examinations, assignments and projects
The MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for both of its full-time and part-time modes of study.
Why study this course?
The programme will offer a unique opportunity to study the most relevant core
areas of mechanical engineering at masters level at a university with a long
and rich history of research and teaching in this field. The programme is
delivered and designed with our students’ future prospects very much in mind
and places an emphasis on industrial employability and/or preparation for a
follow-on PhD research degree.
The modules offered in the programme are delivered by members of our academic staff who are actively involved in various fields of research and consultancy in mechanical engineering including energy, engines, automotive engineering, micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), manufacturing and automation, biomedical engineering and computational geometry.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering enjoys a significant level of industrial engagement and sponsorship from a range of small to medium enterprises and world leading companies such as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, and Airbus.
For more information, please visit the course website.
Entry requirements
A 2.1 or a high 2.2 equivalent UK degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics. Students graduating with a 2.2 degree can be considered on a case by case basis. We look for high 2.2 grades in Thermodynamics, Fluid-dynamics, Static and Dynamic Mechanics.
Please contact us for further information at pgtengineering@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Learn more about entry requirements.
Please note: There is a £50 non-refundable application fee for this course.
International applicants requiring visas
Applications to this programme from students who are international for fees will close 1 July 2021. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full, early applications are encouraged.
UK/EU and non-Tier 4 applicants
Applications will close in mid September (to be confirmed). We will close applications as soon as the programme is full, early applications are encouraged.
How To Apply
To apply for this programme, visit the course page and click the ‘apply for this course’ button.
When applying you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online.