MSc Mechanical Engineering (16 Months)
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Mechanical engineers are both generalists and specialists, bringing broad expertise and specialised mastery to their roles as project managers, leaders and innovators. As a student of GCUs MSc Mechanical Engineering, youll continue in this tradition. The programme is designed to expand your core knowledge of the discipline while enhancing your skills as a specialist in either design or manufacture. This course was developed according to the UK Engineering Councils benchmark requirements for ...Read more

Mechanical engineers are both generalists and specialists, bringing broad expertise and specialised mastery to their roles as project managers, leaders and innovators. As a student of GCU's MSc Mechanical Engineering, you'll continue in this tradition. The programme is designed to expand your core knowledge of the discipline while enhancing your skills as a specialist in either design or manufacture. This course was developed according to the UK Engineering Council's benchmark requirements for professional engineering, ensuring you'll enter the workforce with the relevant capabilities that employers value. It's also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Furthermore, our industrial advisory board offers strong connections to industry. GCU's mechanical engineering department contributes to important research in the discipline, investigating topics like materials and manufacturing, finite element analysis, computer-aided design and manufacture, and machine condition monitoring.

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Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in a suitable mechanical or manufacturing engineering discipline.

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£742 month

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£742 month

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£1,567 month

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£1,567 month

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Scotland G4 0BA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Glasgow Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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