University of Chester - Mechanical Engineering MSc

University of Chester

Mechanical Engineering MSc

Chester's MSc aims to give you an advanced skillset and the emerging engineering knowledge needed to take a leading role in Industry 4.0 environments.

The MSc gives you the chance to learn advanced concepts that cover areas of mechanical engineering, including materials science, thermofluids / energy systems, rigid/deformable body mechanics, manufacturing, strategy, and design. This is reinforced with an examination of project and research methods, which provides students with an advanced skillset in professional and research practice.

Why study this course with us?

Mechanical Engineering is the innovative application of engineering and management sciences, which underpin existing and emerging technologies, to the complete life cycle of all mechanical devices, machines, and systems. The MSc curriculum has been developed to provide an advanced mechanical engineering education at the Master’s level, and the intention is to produce graduates with a strong academic background who are ready to enter the cutting-edge industry.

The course is delivered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and is located at the historic Exton Park site in Chester. Graduates of the course will be in demand from a broad spectrum of engineering organizations, particularly those within the automotive, aerospace, R&D, consultancy, and manufacturing sectors. The transferable skills that can be gained from this course will mean that graduates are also able to enter careers in management, finance, IT, and the armed forces.

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or in a related area, with a minimum of 2:2 classification.

  • 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

  • For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own

     

    online English language test which applicants can take for

     

    just £50.

Career Prospects

The University of Chester offers an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides various employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. This service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to individual goals and aspirations. It helps students plan their future, make the most of their time at the University, and enhance their employability. Services include part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are also provided within each course. Graduates and students can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Course Details

The course focuses on advanced issues in mechanical engineering and manufacturing, equipping students with the skills to tackle complex problems using contemporary techniques. It fosters a rigorous research approach through Research Methods and project modules. The selection of optional modules is based on an individual's educational attainment in key engineering skills. Students with limited knowledge of energy systems should take the SE7041 Energy Systems module, while those without manufacturing experience should take SE7042 Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems. The course's curriculum is subject to change due to curriculum enhancement, staff changes, student numbers, technology improvements, placement changes, and regulatory requirements.

  

Course Modules

Core Modules
Applied Finite Element Analysis
Laser Materials Processing
MSc Project
Mechanical Engineering Group Design Project
Research Methods
Optional Moduels
Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Agile and Lean Manufacturing for Contemporary Enterprises
Energy & Environment
Energy Systems

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