Course summary
During this business-driven and dual accredited course you will apply your knowledge and a variety of models to solve engineering design problems. Why study MSc Mechanical Engineering Design at BU?
- The course fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering design
- Gain a detailed understanding of materials and structural integrity, enabling you to analyse design and engineering problems
- Apply your analytical and innovative business skills to the design process in order to assess its impact on the environment, legislation and economy
- Use the opportunity of international placements and our career support to enhance your employability and work in a global environment
- Explore an area of interest in greater depth through the research undertaken as part of the Individual Master’s Project.
Modules
Core units: Advanced Materials; Life Cycle Management; Structural Integrity; Failure Analysis & Prevention; Interdisciplinary Group Project; Research Methods; Individual Master's Project.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering Designers, Institution of
- 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
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required Engineering subject. If you want to apply for Chartered Engineer status (standard route), you will need to have an IEng accredited Honours degree or academic qualifications that have been approved at IEng level, to meet the Engineering Council's registration requirements. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £10000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £10000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £10000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £10000 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £10000 | Year 1 |
EU | £17750 | Year 1 |
International | £17750 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB