MSc Mechanical Engineering Design
University of Manchester
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The MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design equips students to both design complex systems and to evaluate their designs performance using technical engineering skills. Students will learn about the design process including specification development, concept design, detail design and prototype production. This MSc is unique as it also teaches the technical evaluation skills based on theory, experimentation and computer modelling to determine the feasibility and performance of new products or to ...Read more

The MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design equips students to both design complex systems and to evaluate their design's performance using technical engineering skills. Students will learn about the design process including specification development, concept design, detail design and prototype production. This MSc is unique as it also teaches the technical evaluation skills based on theory, experimentation and computer modelling to determine the feasibility and performance of new products or to assess the performance of existing equipment. This is a technical engineering course based around solid mechanics principles which integrates advanced engineering techniques with hands-on-learning to provide a complementary blend of skills desired by employers. The Department is a vibrant environment to study, we have 200 years of expertise in teaching engineering, high calibre facilities, strong links with industry and a vision to provide a modern world-class education.

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Alia
13 Feb 25

Best-the lecturers and the facilities Worst-no activities outside of study conducted by the department. Like educational field..Read more

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this Master's course is an Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Please note that we consider grades achieved in key relevant modules in your undergraduate degree as well as the overall degree result.

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£14,700 per year

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£38,400 per year

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£38,400 per year

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Alia
13 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons)
Best-the lecturers and the facilities Worst-no activities outside of study conducted by the department. Like educational field...
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29 Feb 24
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University of Manchester
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