Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement MSc
University of Strathclyde
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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This 18-month MSc course has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical topics. Youll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement.Mechanical engineers are currently in demand in all types of industry. Youll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute ...Read more

This 18-month MSc course has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical topics. Youll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement.

Mechanical engineers are currently in demand in all types of industry. Youll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement.

Industrial placement
You'll complete an industrial placement in the period from June to August, after you have completed the taught part of your degree, but before your final project. The Department will support you in making applications for industry internships. Please note that it's your responsibility to secure a work placement.

You'll be fully supported by the University while on a placement. You'll be allocated a University of Strathclyde supervisor who'll act as your point of contact during your placement.

Individual project
MSc students take on an individual project which allows study of a selected topic in-depth. This may be an industry-themed project or one aligned to engineering research at Strathclyde.
What youll study
You can take up to nine technical modules and three generic modules. You'll also undertake an industrial placement and an individual project.

Further details about the available modules can found in the 'course content' tab.

MSc students take on an individual project which allows study of a selected topic in-depth. This may be an industry-themed project or one aligned to engineering research at Strathclyde. The dissertation can be linked to the industrial placement and worked on together with the industrial partner.

Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers and provides a route for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Careers:

High-calibre mechanical engineers are in demand throughout the world. This course is designed to meet industrial demand for qualified staff in the area of mechanical engineering. It's particularly suitable for graduate engineers in the following sectors:

aerospace
automotive
biomedical
construction
manufacturing
power
railway

WUSCA ranking:
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13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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16th
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32nd
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Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences, or equivalent professional qualification.

Tuition fees

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£1,240 month

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Students from Domestic

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£1,240 month

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Students from England

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£1,240 month

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£1,240 month

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£1,240 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£3,240 month

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£3,240 month

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

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