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.
The programme 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 is 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.
Modules include:
Project Planning and Methodology; Strategy and Innovation; Advanced Computer-Aided Engineering; Condition Monitoring; Specialist Modules (Design); Specialist Modules (Manufacture); Project.
A 2:2 Honours degree in a suitable mechanical or manufacturing engineering discipline.
September, January
Postgraduate Master's
MSc
Part time (day)
2 years (September) - 16 months (January)
School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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