Course summary
Mechanical engineers are currently in demand in all types of industry. This 18-month MSc course has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical topics. You’ll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement. You'll complete a 10-12 week industrial placement in the period from June to September, after you have completed the taught part of your degree, but before your final project. While students are responsible for securing a placement, the Department supports the process in a number of ways. Please note that it's your responsibility to secure a work placement.
Modules
Optional Classes: Pressurised Systems, Aerodynamic Performance, Aerodynamic Propulsion Systems, Spaceflight Mechanics, Spaceflight Systems, Machinery Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring, Engineering Composites, Industrial Metallurgy, Materials for High Temperature Applications, Gas and Steam Turbines, Boiler Thermal Hydraulics, Energy Resources and Policy, Electrical Power Systems, Energy Modelling and Monitoring. Generic Modules: Design Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sustainability, Financial Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment. Compulsory Modules: Industrial Placement, Individual Project
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
Normally a first or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in engineering or physical sciences, or equivalent professional qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14875 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £14875 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £14875 | Whole course |
| Wales | £14875 | Whole course |
| International | £38875 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ