Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) (MSc)
This course is designed for those looking to advance their knowledge and skills in Mechanical Engineering. It is open to students with a range of undergraduate qualifications, including mechanical engineering, design engineering, civil engineering, and manufacturing engineering. The course is also ideal for experienced managers who want to deepen their expertise and gain valuable educational qualifications.
Throughout the programme, students will focus on developing practical skills needed for a successful career in engineering. Key areas covered include lean methodologies and agile methodologies, which help engineers manage processes efficiently and adapt to changes effectively. You’ll learn Six Sigma techniques to enhance quality and gain an understanding of quality management principles that are critical for maintaining high standards in engineering projects.
In addition, students will study supply chain management and procurement, which are essential for overseeing resources and coordinating with suppliers—a skill set that is highly sought after by employers. This course will provide you with a broad, applicable understanding of these skills, making you stand out in today’s engineering job market.
The programme also explores advanced mechanical engineering techniques and mechanical systems design, giving you hands-on experience in creating efficient, reliable systems. You’ll learn about manufacturing processes and the environmental and safety considerations that ensure projects meet safety standards while also considering their impact on the environment.
As a student, you’ll develop problem-solving skills through practical assignments and research projects. The curriculum also covers project management skills essential for engineering professionals, preparing you to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively.
This MSc programme is an excellent choice for those looking to gain a highly sought-after skill set that is valued across a range of industries. Whether you’re aiming to advance in industry or pursue research, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical experience needed for a successful career in mechanical engineering.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our teaching approach combines practical skills with critical thinking, providing a solid foundation for careers in mechanical engineering. With a focus on real-world applications and industry relevance, we aim to prepare students to solve complex engineering challenges, using both innovative techniques and well-established methodologies.
In this one-year course, you’ll study core topics like Mechanisms of Materials Failure, Engineering Design and Simulation, and Lean Six Sigma. Modules such as Non-Destructive Testing and Robotics and Automation in Operations will expand your technical expertise. You’ll also gain insight into Sustainable Operations Management and develop research skills for your Master’s Project.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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- An honours degree at 2.2 or above classification in an appropriate discipline. A GPA Score of 2.5 or above.
- The nature of the programme is such that candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered.
Equivalent qualifications
- Equivalent qualifications will be considered for entry on to the programme. For example, the university would consider a candidate with a good HND, together with at least five years’ relevant experience. The candidate would be expected to provide evidence to support their application.
Other skills considered
- Our offers are not solely based on academic results; we will also take your skills, achievement and life experience into consideration.
- Evidence of personal, professional and educational experience will be sought, to provide indicators of the ability of an individual to satisfy the requirements of the programme.
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Assessment on the masters’ programme is a mixture of written assessments, examinations and presentations. A typical assessment could be asking you to investigate an industry-based problem and make suggestions for improvement utilising tools and techniques you learnt in a particular module or across the programme.
The 60-credit Master’s Project module asks you to submit a dissertation or portfolio of up to 15,000 words. It builds on the work and skills you have gained through completing the previous modules in the course.
You will be supported through your assignments by your course tutors. Further help is available from the Library’s Academic and InfoSkills programme.
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It is possible to complete the course without incurring any additional costs, but students should expect to have to pay for costs incurred through project meetings in companies and student visits.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The UK has a shortage of engineers; graduates of this programme will be well-placed to succeed in the UK job market.
This programme equips graduates with a wide range of professional skills and competencies that are transferable within business sectors and from sector to sector. Students develop oral and written skills to enable individuals to grow in confidence through the programme of study.
Typical career opportunities are shift manager, production supervisor, engineering manager, quality manager, planning and scheduling manager, operations manager/director.
All our graduates who have studied similar part-time masters’ courses have received promotion while studying, or after completing their studies, which they have attributed to their qualification.
Younger graduates benefited from enhanced employment prospects and found that they were able to gain employment as a line engineer, quality engineer and supply chain specialist.
A number of major companies have now recognised this course as a key requisite in order to gain promotion or hold a particular role.