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 £10,950
International fee £23,650
Taught by School of Engineering
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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.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2025
- MSc: £10,950
- MSc with Industry: £10,950
An additional fee of £3,520 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 2025
- MSc: £23,650
- MSc with Industry: £23,650
An additional fee of £3,520 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.
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).
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:
- Signal Processing
- Advanced Composite Materials
- Attitude and Orbit Control Systems
- Advanced Gas Turbines
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
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
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering | Qualification MSc | Duration 12-16 months full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industry Placement | Qualification MSc | Duration 24-28 months full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
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.