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Mechanical Engineering with Project Management MSc

Mechanical Engineering with Project Management MSc

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Full time | Lancaster University | 1 year | 06-OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

06-OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Mechanical Engineering (General) Project Management (Business / Industry)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This programme is designed for engineers who wish to advance their skills and knowledge to a level appropriate for a professional engineer at the cutting-edge of their profession. You will learn through a variety of techniques to gain a combination of technical, managerial and personal skills, and will be provided with opportunities to develop and practice them.

You will study four technical modules and three management modules, one of which is project based. This combination enables you to see engineering projects at three levels: the detailed technical level, the higher project level and the upper business/strategic level.

For the technical modules we offer a wide variety of options which allow you to customise your studies to suit your interests. The technical content is driven by our research and contact with industrial partners and is continually evolving. The management modules will equip you with the tools and techniques to plan, manage and close an engineering project and allow you to understand the interrelationships between decisions, teams and objectives. The modules also show how projects and project management relate to broader business and strategic situations.

The final element of the programme gives the opportunity to apply and deepen the technical and managerial skills by applying them together in two real projects proposed by commercial/industrial collaborators. The first of these is a 3-week industry-linked group project. This is usually a problem-solving or design type problem that the company has proposed. Teams are formed from across all Engineering MSc programmes and thus include different types of engineers. It is an ideal opportunity to practice and develop communication skills (within the group and with clients), team working, project management and technical skills appropriate to the problem.

The second is the major individual project. This is an opportunity to undertake a longer project in conjunction with an industrial collaborator and with one-to-one supervision from a specialist within the Department. If you would prefer to have a more research-based project not involving industrial collaboration that may also be possible. These projects are an opportunity to develop more specialist understanding in a particular field and have led to employment for some graduates in the past. Recent project examples include:

Design of active noise control systems inside the automobile cabin

Preplaced metal deposition for surface repair

Assessment of regenerative braking in electric-powered two-wheeled vehicles

Vehicle stability control system – compensation for the change in vehicle wheelbase

Modelling and development of loudspeaker cabinet materials

Modules

This module provides you with the opportunity to obtain practical experience of project management practices and to understand the interrelationships between decisions, teams and objectives through a simulated project. The practical experience will be supported by in-depth investigation of relevant tools, techniques and theories.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,150

Entry requirements

Students need 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related disciplines. We may also consider non-standard applicants at a 2:2 degree level when accompanied by significant experience in a relevant technical field. For UK applicants, a HND or equivalent together with substantial appropriate industrial experience may be considered.