Course summary
Superb industry links and world-class research make Oxford Brookes one of the best places in the UK to study Mechanical Engineering at postgraduate level. Take charge of your career by building on your undergraduate degree. You will develop your professional skills and prepare for professional practice at a senior level. The course covers research, development and practice in advanced engineering design. Using the most advanced CAD packages, you will learn the techniques to analyse and test your designs. And then move onto full design implementation. Our teaching staff have exceptional knowledge and expertise in their fields. They include world-leaders in research on sustainable engineering, materials and joining technology. Teaching is centred around our state-of-the-art laboratories in a purpose-designed engineering building. We are located in the heart of one of Europe’s highest concentration of high-tech businesses. Our close industry links enable us to organise site visits which allow you to explore technical challenges and the latest technology.
Assessment method
The course is structured around three periods: Semester 1 runs from September to December Semester 2 from January to May the summer period completes the year until the beginning of September. To qualify for a master's degree you must pass 180 module credits, including the dissertaion.
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
Specific entry requirements You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second-class bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. Please also see the University's general entry requirements. English language requirements If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4900 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP