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MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle City Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
2 Year
The MSc Mechanical Engineering course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in key aspects of mechanical engineering. Throughout the duration of this course you will develop a critical awareness of ethical and environmental considerations, in addition to learning about advanced mechanical engineering practice and theory. Accredited by the Institution ofMechanical Engineers (IMechE), this course fully meets the academic requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. At a time when there is an international shortage of mechanical engineers there has never been a better time to enter this dynamic and rewarding industry. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as the course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.The MEng Mechanical Engineering course will equip you with all of the skills required to progress within the engineering industry and competition of your master’s degree will give you a competitive edge thanks to the additional skills and knowledge you will acquire.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
In this module you will learn to develop the ability to apply appropriate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques to the solution of a wide range of problems involving fluid flow and heat transfer, and to interpret the results gained in light of the underlying equations of viscous flow, heat transfer and other physical models such as turbulence models.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
You will extend your knowledge of the theory and application of engineered materials through mechanical and structural analysis. you will apply knowledge of composites, their processing, manufacturing methods and design considerations in advanced composite materials and learn about their application. You will learn topics such as; design qualities, topology, material optimisation and manufacturing processes through examples in the context of lightweight structures in aerospace, automotive and general engineering.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
In this module you will learn about advanced stress and structural analyses and their practical application as used in modern Mechanical Engineering design and in the failure assessment of components. You will develop skills in the effective use of experimental and computational stress analysis techniques in the design, testing or failure assessment of materials and structures.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
Training in research methods provides researchers with an understanding of the 'dos' and 'don'ts' that are associated with employing particular approaches to the collection and analysis of data. Awareness of research methodologies and methods will enable researchers to practice appropriate techniques and to implement methods accurately. The primary aim of the module is to inform and sensitize you to the choices that are available when planning to undertake a research project.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
In this module you will learn about technologies for the utilisation of renewable and sustainable energy sources for heat and power production using heat engines and other types of converters.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
You will learn about new design techniques and concepts in engineering and optimisation methods, specifically about the followings: design concepts: direct and inverse design, integrated design, multidisciplinary design, knowledge based design, design for X, design process: conceptual/system-level/detail design, design decision support systems, multi-criteria decision analysis and design for reliability: fault and failure, reliability analysis, fault tree analysis, reliability block diagram, failure mode and effect analysis, redundancy allocation, fail to safe design and fault tolerated design.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
This module is designed to support your transition in the use and practice of technical language and subject specific skills around assessments and teaching provision in your chosen subject area in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment. The overall aim of this module is to develop your abilities to read and study effectively for academic purposes; to develop your skills in analysing and using source material in seminars and academic writing and to develop your use and application of language and communications skills to a higher level. This module is core for EU and international students.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
The module will build upon the concepts and theories presented during the research methods module. It will require you to develop, consolidate and apply your independent research, academic study and research project management skills to the investigation of a topic of your own choice that is relevant to your programme of study. You will be required to undertake analytical and evaluative research that will result in the production of a research publication, either as a research paper or a dissertation.
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
This 60 credit module is designed for all full-time postgraduate programmes within the Faculty of Engineering and Environment and provides you with the option to either study abroad, undertake a work placement or join a research group for one semester as part of your programme. This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract.
