MSc Mechanical Engineering
University of Greater Manchester
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The University of Boltons MSc in Mechanical Engineering aims to meet industrys need for professional engineers with postgraduate knowledge and skills. Its an ideal choice if youre an ambitious graduate seeking to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to advance your career.Our MSc in Mechanical Engineering focuses on preparing you for industry. Its designed to take you from your bachelors degree to a role in the mechanical engineering industry. Written with industry collaboration, our ...Read more

The University of Boltons MSc in Mechanical Engineering aims to meet industrys need for professional engineers with postgraduate knowledge and skills. Its an ideal choice if youre an ambitious graduate seeking to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to advance your career.Our MSc in Mechanical Engineering focuses on preparing you for industry. Its designed to take you from your bachelors degree to a role in the mechanical engineering industry. Written with industry collaboration, our dedicated, knowledgeable team will cover the key areas needed to make you stand out to employers. Well concentrate on advanced mechanics, materials and manufacturing, and advanced thermal power and energy systems processing.By working with industry players and local engineering companies to write the programme, were ensuring that the core ethos, skills and projects are industry-centred, realistic and designed to maximise your employability. Youll explore topics from both the theoretical and practical perspectives, gaining hands-on experience in our integrated state-of-art testing lab. Youll also have opportunities to learn and improve your design, simulation and modelling skills using widely applied commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) software. Our dedicated and knowledgeable team will work to help you prepare to develop and innovate as the industry evolves.Additionally, the course is designed to address all the competencies set out by the Engineering Council and UK-SPEC and to support you to achieve Chartered Engineering (CEng) status. So, if youre an ambitious mechanical engineering graduate seeking to develop advanced material, manufacturing and energy system knowledge while boosting your understanding of core engineering principles and developing the skills to analyse and solve complex engineering problems, this postgraduate degree should prove an excellent investment in your future.

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25/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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68th
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108th
What students say
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Isaac
05 Mar 25

The best aspect of the university is the support provided by the teachers. They are very keen to help to ensure the students successfully both academically and in general life...Read more

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Iman
11 Oct 24

Good place to study . Good student support..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in an engineering-related subject; for instance, a BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Your application will also be considered if you have alternative equivalent qualifications with extensive relevant work experience.

Tuition fees

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£8,496 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £8,496 for the academic year 2024/25. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,950 per year

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Students from EU

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Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25. EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,950 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

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Isaac
05 Mar 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The best aspect of the university is the support provided by the teachers. They are very keen to help to ensure the students successfully both academically and in general life....
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Iman
11 Oct 24
MSc Mechanical Engineering
Good place to study . Good student support...
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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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