Mechanical Engineering MSc
Ulster University
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The programme draws upon the heritage of Mechanical Engineering in the region and internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as Aerospace Composites, Polymers, Advanced Metal Forming and Nanotechnology. Such research within the school has led to several successful spinout companies and collaboration with a broad range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, materials handling, marine and energy. Staff teaching on the course have a wealth of industrial ...Read more

The programme draws upon the heritage of Mechanical Engineering in the region and internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as Aerospace Composites, Polymers, Advanced Metal Forming and Nanotechnology. Such research within the school has led to several successful spinout companies and collaboration with a broad range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, materials handling, marine and energy. Staff teaching on the course have a wealth of industrial experience working with a wide range of companies.

In addition, the MSc programme seeks to allow graduates to demonstrate an advanced depth and integration of specialist Mechanical Engineering knowledge by successfully undertaking and completing a major dissertation based on original research or the implementation of new and advanced processes, procedures and technologies into the industrial environment.

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What students say
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Hannah
06 Feb 25

It’s a great course with lots of resources available if you need help. The campus location is central which is great. Parking is awful but it is a car free campus. More study..Read more

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Miculich
06 Feb 25

The University is a very comfortable and open-minded, creative space to work in. Alot of facilities all accesible within walking distance, and the students and relationships made..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

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£7,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£17,810 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,810 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Hannah
06 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
It’s a great course with lots of resources available if you need help. The campus location is central which is great. Parking is awful but it is a car free campus. More study...
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Miculich
06 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The University is a very comfortable and open-minded, creative space to work in. Alot of facilities all accesible within walking distance, and the students and relationships made...
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Ulster University
York Street Belfast Antrim BT15 1ED United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Victoria Street  0.4 miles away
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