Staffordshire University - Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc

Staffordshire University

Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc

Highly qualified engineers are much sought after in this important industry for the UK and worldwide. With high technical content, this course will prepare you for the fast-developing area of engineering.

You’ll gain skills in the major engineering functions allowing you to work in a senior technical or project management role within industry.   

Your final thesis can be chosen to suit your specific career aspirations. We can also connect you with local engineering companies. 

Our modern workshop facilities include specialist mechanical and thermodynamic laboratory support, a design studio with over 70 workstations, manufacturing facilities including CNC machining, rapid prototyping systems and a fully equipped test laboratory. You’ll also have the opportunity to use a wide range of software tools for design and simulation. 


Entry Requirements

  • Normal requirements are at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related engineering or technology discipline. 
  • If you don’t meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered if you satisfy the University that you can respond to the challenge of postgraduate work. 
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required. 

Career Prospects

After completing the Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

  • Mechanical Engineer 
  • Aerospace Engineer 
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer Nuclear
  • Engineer Design and Development Engineer


Course Details

You’ll take eight taught modules that cover a broad range of activities involved in designing and validating new products and machinery.  

You’ll choose a major personal project for the submission of a written thesis. The subject area can meet your career aspirations and interest.

The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration

Year 1

Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics 15 credits
Advanced Materials And Quality 15 credits
Engineering Design And Manufacture 15 credits
Low Carbon And Renewable Energy Systems 15 credits
MSc Project 60 credits
Power And Propulsion Systems 15 credits
Research Methods And Project Management 15 credits
Structural Analysis 15 credits
The Professional Engineer (Masters) 15 credits

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