MSc Mechanical Engineering
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 3 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,400 / per year
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Introduction
Drive your engineering career further with a Master's that works with your professional practice. You'll advance your understanding of core mechanical engineering disciplines, from structural integrity to control systems, and design your project around your career needs.
In this MSc Mechanical Engineering, you'll apply current professional methodologies, assess the requirements of mechanical engineering applications, and find the optimal materials and methods to deliver your projects.
You'll plan and produce a personal research project supported by staff expertise that ties into the job you have - or the job you want. Previous projects have investigated the structural integrity of aerodynamic elements, the performance of natural bulletproof materials, and the effects of complex structures on fluid dynamics.
You can begin this course in September (full-time or part-time) or January (full-time only).
Eligibility
This course accepts the UK, EU and international students.
Please note that if you're applying for this course as an international student, you'll need clearance under the Academic Tech Approval Scheme (ATAS). This is an extra security check made by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Course highlights
- Experiment with advanced materials (alloys, polymers, ceramics and composites) and energy engineering systems, using dedicated mechanical engineering labs and simulation software
- Connect with your lecturers' industry partners in the UK and abroad, and have the opportunity to investigate real-life industrial problems
- Tie in your project with one of our research groups, and benefit from the expertise of our experienced research staff
- Research topics include aerospace materials, design engineering, polymers and composites, and energy engineering.
Accreditation
This course has been awarded the EUR-ACE (European Accredited Engineer) label. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
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Curriculum
Full-time
All modules on this MSc Mechanical Engineering are core.
- Advanced Materials – 20 credits
- Computational Fluid Dynamics – 20 credits
- Control Systems – 20 credits
- Energy Systems – 20 credits
- Structural application of finite elements – 20 credits
- Structural integrity – 20 credits
- Individual project – 60 credits
Part-time
Year 1
All modules on this MSc Mechanical Engineering are core.
- Advanced Materials – 20 credits
- Computational Fluid Dynamics – 20 credits
- Energy Systems – 20 credits
Year 2
All modules on this MSc Mechanical Engineering are core.
- Control Systems – 20 credits
- Structural application of finite elements – 20 credits
- Structural integrity – 20 credits
Year 3
All modules on this MSc Mechanical Engineering are core.
- Individual project – 60 credits
Career Opportunities
Careers this Master’s prepares you for
As a successful graduate of this course, you'll have an accredited postgraduate mechanical engineering qualification on your CV, proving your expertise in the sector. This sets you up for work as a mechanical engineer in design, research and development, manufacturing or the Armed Forces.
Alternatively, you could choose to work in a small business within the mechanical engineering sector or start your own specialist company. You could also progress to PhD study in mechanical engineering.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Mechanical engineer
- Project engineer
- Wireless operations engineer
- Logistics administrator
- Precision engineer
Career planning
During your course, you'll have expert careers advice from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Student Placements and Employability Centre. You can access support from our Careers and Employability Centre for up to 5 years after you graduate.
You'll benefit from
- Networking events
- Applied projects with companies such as IBM, Boeing and Hampshire County Council
- 1-to-1 appointments
- CV and cover letter advice
- Interview preparation and practice
- Workshops to enhance your employability skills
- Recruitment events, including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
- Support starting your own business
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