Mechanical Engineering MSc
Aston University, Birmingham
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Mechanical engineers are innovators at the cutting edge of technology, designing machines, structures and devices for every application and in every shape and size. Our Mechanical Engineering masters course gives you the academic knowledge and training you need to become a Chartered Engineer as well as the opportunity to develop your team working and communication skills. The course is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up-to-date with current industrial practices and, in addition to the ...Read more

Mechanical engineers are innovators at the cutting edge of technology, designing machines, structures and devices for every application and in every shape and size. Our Mechanical Engineering masters course gives you the academic knowledge and training you need to become a Chartered Engineer as well as the opportunity to develop your team working and communication skills. The course is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up-to-date with current industrial practices and, in addition to the core modules, enables you to develop a specialism in either computational modelling, sustainable engineering or engineering design.

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63/279
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32nd
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44th
What students say
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Mohammed
26 Feb 25

The best aspect is the wudhu area for the Muslim prayer facility in the student union. However there should also be a wudhu area in the main building to make it more convenient...Read more

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Chukwunonso Rodney
25 Feb 25

The best thing is its location, its at the centre of the city, accessible to everything, the sense of security within the school is so comforting. And the the thing i don't like,..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need to have obtained a first or second-class Honours Degree from a UK academic organisation or an equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University in engineering, physical science, mathematics or a related subject or overseas equivalent

We recognise the value of extensive professional experience. If you do not have the academic qualifications but have extensive and relevant professional experience and a proven ability to succeed, we would welcome your application.

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£11,200 per year

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£24,000 per year

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£24,000 per year

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Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Mohammed
26 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
The best aspect is the wudhu area for the Muslim prayer facility in the student union. However there should also be a wudhu area in the main building to make it more convenient....
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Chukwunonso Rodney
25 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering MSc
The best thing is its location, its at the centre of the city, accessible to everything, the sense of security within the school is so comforting. And the the thing i don't like,...
Read more
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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Street Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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