MSc Mechanical Engineering with Extended Professional Practice
University of Hertfordshire
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About the courseThe Extended Professional Practice award provides you with the opportunity of a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills you gain from the taught modules. The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment, after which you’ll return to complete your MSc Individual Project. Its up to you to secure a suitable placement, although the Careers and Employment service is here to support ...Read more

About the course

The Extended Professional Practice award provides you with the opportunity of a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills you gain from the taught modules. The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment, after which you’ll return to complete your MSc Individual Project. It's up to you to secure a suitable placement, although the Careers and Employment service is here to support you throughout the process.

This programme has been developed to meet the growing need for postgraduate skills within the engineering industry, and the demand for professional development for graduate engineers. The programme integrates mechanical engineering subjects with key generic skills in management and research methods. This approach will help to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you to effectively analyse technical and management issues.

The University of Hertfordshire has a worldwide reputation for excellence in applied mechanical engineering. This international reputation will give you the opportunity to study with graduates from universities worldwide. You will benefit from the expertise of industry guest speakers where relevant.

The programme will:

  • provide education and experience to support your professional employment and career development within the industry
  • focus on the links between engineering analysis and design and supporting management skills management
  • provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work
  • equip you with the theory and practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for mechanical and related manufacturing problems.

Careers

This programme will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager or technical specialist as it will enable you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. This blend of technical and managerial content is invaluable in job applications as well as helping to fast track your career in the industry.

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46/101
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46th
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84th
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Sivapradeep
28 Feb 24

Excellent facilities like libraries, labs , sports centres and student accommodation. Industrial connection- strong links with various industries, providing students with..Read more

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POURIA
22 Feb 24

Teacher Assistants are kindly responsible and learn modules perfect. The accommodation location is nice and..Read more

Entry requirements

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in aerospace or aerospace systems engineering. 

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£14,400 per year

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£19,800 per year

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28 Feb 24
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Excellent facilities like libraries, labs , sports centres and student accommodation. Industrial connection- strong links with various industries, providing students with...
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22 Feb 24
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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