Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management MSc, 12-28 months, full-time
Course information
UK fee £10,900
International fee £22,600
Taught by School of Engineering
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Course description
Course description
The technical focus of this degree is state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant to design of mechanical systems and components, with a particular focus on the development of investigative, modelling and computational strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional materials and control systems in combination with a rigorous introduction to those management theories, models, frameworks and techniques that are likely to be important to a professional engineer.
The combination of advanced technical engineering skills and knowledge of management theory and practice will give you the knowledge and skills required to secure leadership roles in global engineering industries.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Mechanical Engineering.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 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
This is the total course fee.
Starting in September 2023
- MSc: £10,900
- MSc with Industry: £10,900
An additional fee of £3,250 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
This is the total course fee.
Starting in September 2023
- MSc: £22,600
- MSc with Industry: £22,600
An additional fee of £3,250 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.
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 Career Development 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.
Course structure
Modules
Modules
Core modules
- Engineering Design Case Study
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Economics
- International Business
- Fluid Instability, Transition and Turbulence
- Advanced Solid Mechanics
- Placement Preparation 1 and 2
Plus your Engineering Management Project
Option modules
Choose two 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.
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 2023 start
- Application deadline: 21 July 2023 (Please note this deadline is subject to change dependant on course capacity. If the capacity limit of this course is met before the deadline, applications will be closed early.)
- Deposit payment deadline: 7 August 2023
- CAS request deadline: 1 September 2023
- 50% payment deadline: 1 September 2023
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management | Qualification MSc | Duration 12-16 months full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management with Industry | 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.