Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
University of Sussex
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Mechanical engineering plays an essential role at every level in society.Our course is for you if you’re a newly qualified or practising engineer looking to improve your expertise in specialist areas. Our MSc will enhance both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as:computational fluid dynamicsadvanced thermofluidsadvanced manufacturing techniquesdynamics of solidsheat transfer.We offer well-equipped research and teaching laboratories where you will develop your ...Read more

Mechanical engineering plays an essential role at every level in society.

Our course is for you if you’re a newly qualified or practising engineer looking to improve your expertise in specialist areas. Our MSc will enhance both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as:

  • computational fluid dynamics
  • advanced thermofluids
  • advanced manufacturing techniques
  • dynamics of solids
  • heat transfer.

We offer well-equipped research and teaching laboratories where you will develop your academic and professional excellence. develop your academic and professional excellence. Our options cover a range of application areas - you will be able to specialise in your area of interest.

You will be supervised by research-active faculty and become part of our vibrant international community. A combination of taught modules and project work provides an excellent platform to further your career in mechanical engineering. We also have strong links with industry and will help you with your professional development.

Accreditation

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.

Careers

There is a demand for highly qualified engineers worldwide.

Graduates of our courses in mechanical and automotive engineering have the choice of careers in the transportation, manufacturing, energy-supply and sustainable-energy industries, telecommunications, electronics, automotive and control.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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29th
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47th
What students say
S
Sumer
18 Feb 25

My experience at the University of Sussex has been great so far. The courses are engaging, and the campus offers a supportive and diverse environment. It’s a fantastic place for..Read more

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Jonathan
16 Jan 25

A decent campus with good location and facilities. Friendly students and..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in engineering (mechanical or automotive), mathematics, or physics. You can also apply for this course if your qualification is in a closely related discipline where you have studied mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition fees

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£12,550 per year

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£25,000 per year

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Students from International

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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