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MSc - Master of Science
University of Kent - Canterbury Campus
Part Time
Apr 2026
2 Year
The School of Engineering offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines in a highly stimulating academic environment. The Mechanical Engineering Group in School of Engineering offers a Masters by Research (MRes) as well as a PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering. A full time MRes is a one year programme that leads to a research thesis. The duration for PhD programme is three years. The MRes and PhD research-led degrees in the Mechanical Engineering Group will allow you to undertake cutting-edge projects in advanced fields of Mechanical Engineering. These research fields include: computer aided design (CAD), failure of materials and structures, computational fluid dynamics (CFD),automation and manufacturing, risk and reliability, industrial maintenance, robotics and autonomous systems, and digital mechanics.Distance learning option available for this course. The School has state-of-the-art facilities and experimental equipment to support students’ research such as 3-D printer, wind tunnel, dynamic testing machines, mechatronic units and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The School provides research students the opportunity to participate in regular research seminars and workshops. We also offer research students the possibility of attending international conferences organised by Mechanical Engineering societies to present their work.
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