engineer working on electrical device design

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

12-28 months, full-time

In a field as innovative as this one, there’s always another level you can reach. This Masters in mechanical engineering covers everything from advanced fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, to working on real-world mechanical engineering projects.

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc, 12-28 months, full-time

In a field as innovative as this one, there’s always another level you can reach. This Masters in mechanical engineering covers everything from advanced fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, to working on real-world mechanical engineering projects.

Course information

UK fee £10,700

International fee £23,650

Taught by School of Engineering

Course description

Course description

This degree will provide you with detailed knowledge of the state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant to current and future strategies for the design of mechanical systems and components. We will pay particular attention to the development of investigative, modelling and computational strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional materials and control systems.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Mechanical Engineering.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

International Qualifications

Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

Countries list

Fees and funding

Fees and funding

UK Students

Starting in September 2024 or January 2025

  • MSc: £10,700
  • MSc with Industry: £11,800

An additional fee of £3,510 will be charged if a placement is secured.

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

Find out more about scholarships and funding.

Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.

International Students

Starting in September 2024 or January 2025

  • MSc: £23,650
  • MSc with Industry: £24,500

An additional fee of £3,510 will be charged if a placement is secured.

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

Find out more about scholarships and funding.

Accreditation

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Institute of Engineering and Technology logo Institution of Mechanical Engineers logo

Careers and employability

Careers and employability

You have the option of choosing to study this course ‘with industry’ in which a paid industrial placement forms part of your course, including your overall assessment through reflective learning. Whether or not you opt for the ‘with industry’ variant of the course, it is designed to give you the tools to work towards a career in a wide variety of fields in the engineering and technical industries.

Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.

Related courses

Course structure

Modules

Modules

Core modules

Plus your Individual Project

Option modules

Choose one option module from:

Then choose four option modules from:

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Project

Project

After completing all the modules, you will apply the knowledge you have gained throughout the course to solve an engineering problem at a professional level in the form of your Individual Project. You will define the nature of the problem and draw up plans for tackling it, presented as a formal proposal (including a financial costing). Your project supervisor will meet regularly with you for feedback on the project.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Industry placement (optional)

Industry placement (optional)

Studying a 'with industry' masters degree is the perfect way for you to enhance your career prospects and deepen your understanding of your specific area of expertise. By experiencing real-world scenarios and applying your skills and knowledge to business challenges, you will gain a unique insight into how your studies can be utilised in industry. This will not only showcase your abilities to future employers, but will also enhance your studies when you return to University to complete your programme.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Why Leicester?

The School of Engineering operates an Open Door policy meaning you can access support when you need it.

Our practical modules enable you to gain skills in state-of-the-art engineering and the latest technologies.

The School is internationally renowned for quality research and excellent teaching, and has links with many of the world's major engineering companies.

The School of Engineering has around 600 undergraduates, 100 postgraduates and researchers, 30 academic staff and a similar number of support staff.

Teaching and learning

Teaching methods include lectures and seminars supported by practical and lab work. Assessment is a mix of open and closed exams and continuous assessment. Your dissertation will be assessed separately.

Key dates

September 2025 start

  • Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
  • Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
  • CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
  • 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025

January 2025 start

  • Application deadline: 17 November 2024
  • Deposit payment deadline: 1 December 2024
  • CAS request deadline: 15 December 2024
  • 70% tuition payment deadline: 15 December 2024

The key dates are deadlines to ensure you are able to join your course on the course start date. If you feel you are unable to meet any of the above deadlines, please contact the Admissions and Applicant Experience team on +44 (0)116 252 5281 or email study@le.ac.uk.

Apply now

Course Qualification Duration Start Dates Availability
Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering Qualification MSc Duration 12-16 months full-time Start Dates September each year, January 2025 Availability Apply Now
Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industry Placement Qualification MSc Duration 24-28 months full-time Start Dates September each year, January 2025 Availability Apply Now
close up of engineering student george

The extensive range of courses and module choices allowed me to direct my studies towards a career that I enjoy and am passionate about. This also helped me secure a really enjoyable placement at Tata Steel Europe.

Muhammad, MSc Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Back to top
MENU