Course summary
This MSc in Engineering Design will build on your current skillset and knowledge to ensue you are delivering engineering projects efficiently and to a high-standard. You’ll gain an advanced critical understanding of theoretical concepts to help you solve problems in existing and emerging technologies. Why study MSc Engineering Design at BNU? Comprehensive degree Engineers not only make things but also manage products, facilities or services. The engineering discipline offers intellectual challenge and the high level of satisfaction that comes from problem solving. There is a shortage of engineering skills in the UK and the demand for engineers is growing. With sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies at the core of this postgraduate degree’s curriculum, you’ll graduate with a crucial industry insight, that will help you to step into a managerial position. Facilities On this MSc Engineering Design course, we have a range of state-of-the-art-facilities for you to get hands-on with. This mix of traditional and highly creative learning environments will enable you to learn the skills you need to take your professional career to the next level. You’ll benefit from access to our brand-new Engineering and the Built Environment facilities, including;
- Building Services Lab, to include Air Conditioning Trainer, Hydro-electric Turbine and Photovoltaic Cells
- Concrete & Geotechnical Testing Lab, to include Slump Test, Concrete Density, Porosity, Flexural and Compression Testing, Soil Shear, Grading and Moisture Tests.
- Fluids/Thermo/Hydraulics Lab, to include Pneumatics Workstation, Digital Hydraulic Bench, Axial Flow Pump and Surface Tension Balance.
- Mechanical/Structural Lab, to include different Structural Test kits that will measure Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers, Bending Stress and Bending Moments
- Electronics and High Voltage Lab, to include Power and Energy Electronics, Modern Electrical Machine Systems, Three Phase Power Systems
- Automation/Manufacturing/General Workshop, to include 3D Metal Printer, Hardness Tester, Universal Tensile Testing, Impact Tester and and Dobot Smart Industry 4.0 Workstation
- CAD Lab and Design Studio
- Immersive Virtual Reality Lab
Modules
Year one Modules Core Modules Project Management Product Development for Business Contemporary Methods in Engineering Design Research Skills for Engineers Industrial Group Project Manufacturing Automation, Robotics and IoT Engineering Dissertation
Assessment method
To ensure you have the necessary base and study skills to benefit fully from the course, we hold a comprehensive induction programme for the first month of the course. During this degree, a variety of assessment vehicles will be used as appropriate to the modules you take, including assignments carried out in your own time, in-class assignments, workshops and presentations. Assessments will be appropriate to the task, achievable, motivating and vocationally focussed, forming a constructive part of your learning process. We also aim to provide industry brief opportunities for you to apply your knowledge, skills and understanding into real-world contexts. The theoretical underpinning of practice encourages the development of critical perspectives in relation to the language of design. At all levels of the course, employability skills have been built into the programme to prepare learners to gain work experience and acquire skills to secure employment on graduating. Delivered through lectures and tutorials, each of the modules you study will focus on empowering you to think critically and learn how to analyse and evaluate solutions to complex, real-life problems. You'll also learn through: • seminars • online resources • independent learning • laboratory exercises • practical CAD/CAM sessions • Dissertation This course is delivered on a part-time mode, which allows the delivery, with some self-directed learning, for a period of 18 months followed by the project. This means that it would take two academic years to complete the programme of study.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.applycpd.com/apply?heiid=1&courseid=109015
Entry requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering Design or other relevant engineering degrees with 2:2 or higher. The University will consider all such applications and will have the final decision whether to accept the candidate for entry to the programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5500 | 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
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
**Questions about fees?**
Contact our Enquiries Team:
0330 123 2023
[email protected]
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ