Course summary
Why choose this course Please note a £7,500 Engineering Excellence fee waiver Award is available to international students joining the course in September 2024*. Designing mechanical engineering systems to meet society’s grand challenges requires technical and creative skills. Industrially-relevant and practical skills are at the heart of this course, which is designed to train you to become a professional mechanical engineer who can create solutions that are safe, efficient and sustainable. Engineering is about interpersonal skills as well as technical expertise, and on this course you will learn through doing. You will spend the majority of your time on group and individual projects, developing your communication, collaboration, creative and critical thinking skills – equipping you well for the demands of an applied job in industry. The need for highly skilled professional engineers is a global challenge that’s independent of geo-political borders. This course has a strong design thread which requires you to work in groups, exposing you to multiple viewpoints and encouraging you to develop arguments which nurture your appreciation for the bigger global picture. Individual projects will further enhance your awareness of engineering ethical considerations. What you will study This course focuses on real-world challenges and practical project work, which reflects the type of work you’ll progress on to as a professional mechanical engineer. Alongside studying taught modules, you will spend eight months on a group project and three months on an individual project, both of which are aimed at solving real-life industrial problems. You will get the chance to build your expertise in topics such as advanced stress analysis, advanced manufacturing, structural integrity and finite element analysis, sustainable materials, renewable energy, environmental aerodynamics and spacecraft structures. You will also develop your digital skills, learning how to use the latest industry-standard design and solid mechanic modelling software, and analysing data using machine learning models and presenting your findings.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or equivalent, with a strong project performance* or relevant industrial experience, in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, automotive, materials, biomedical, civil, chemical, or manufacturing engineering) or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Consideration will also be given to applicants with 2:2 providing you have completed a satisfactory project as part of degree. * An example of suitable project experience includes involvement in group design, research, or laboratory projects, with a consistent track record of achieving high scores, typically exceeding 60%, in relevant assessments. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
FEES:
For current information regarding postgraduate fees, please visit the course page on our website. The link is under Course contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries?field_student_level_value[postgraduate]=postgraduate
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.