MSc Mechanical Engineering Design
Bournemouth University
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During this business-driven and dual accredited course you will apply your knowledge and a variety of models to solve engineering design problems.Why study MSc Mechanical Engineering Design at BU?The course fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering designGain a detailed understanding of materials and structural integrity, enabling you to analyse design and engineering ...Read more

During this business-driven and dual accredited course you will apply your knowledge and a variety of models to solve engineering design problems.

Why study MSc Mechanical Engineering Design at BU?

  • The course fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering design
  • Gain a detailed understanding of materials and structural integrity, enabling you to analyse design and engineering problems
  • Apply your analytical and innovative business skills to the design process in order to assess its impact on the environment, legislation and economy
  • Use the opportunity of international placements and our career support to enhance your employability and work in a global environment
  • Explore an area of interest in greater depth through the research undertaken as part of the Individual Master’s Project.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as meeting the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration. Graduates holding professional status and accredited degrees are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally.

Careers

If you have ambitions of being a chartered engineer (CEng) then this course will provide you with the ideal start. In order to achieve CEng status it is recognised that most chartered engineers will hold an appropriate Master’s degree like this one.

Graduates holding professional status and accredited degrees are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally, meaning you will be well equipped to embark on a successful career in the engineering industry.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.? If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

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9/101
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55th
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11 Feb 25

Facilities are great but tuitions fees are so..Read more

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11 Feb 25

Great place to study, always something new..Read more

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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject of Engineering. If you want to apply for Chartered Engineer status (standard route), you will need to have an IEng accredited Honours degree or academic qualifications that have been approved at IEng level, to meet the Engineering Council's registration requirements.

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£10,000 per year

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£17,750 per year

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£17,750 per year

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