Mechanical Engineering MSc at Newcastle University

The Mechanical Engineering MSc develops your knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. You have the opportunity to undertake in-depth studies through your research projects.

This course is intended for honours graduates (or an international equivalent) in mechanical or mechanical-related engineering (eg automotive, aeronautical or design), maths, physics or a related discipline.

The taught part of the course consists of major engineering themes such as:

• energy sources and storage
• manufacturing
• vehicle drives and dynamics
• computational methods
• engineering software

You will develop skills in:

• mechanical engineering principles, practices, materials, components and systems
• research and information retrieval
• data collection
• critical evaluation and effective application
• current and developing practices in the field

Your project is chosen from an extensive range of subjects. Project work can range from fundamental studies in areas of basic engineering science to practical design, make and test investigations.

General areas for project work include:

• design and manufacture
• thermo-fluid dynamics
• composite materials
• bioengineering and biomaterials
• microelectronic-Mechanical Systems
• mathematical and computational engineering modelling

Some research may be undertaken in collaboration with industry.

The course is delivered by the School of Engineering. The School has an established programme of research seminars. These are delivered by guest speakers from academia and industry (both national and international), providing excellent insights into a wide variety of engineering research.

Effective communication is an important skill for the modern professional engineer. This course includes sessions to help develop your ability, both through formal guidance sessions dedicated to good practice in report writing, and through oral/poster presentations of project work.

Graduates of this course, who pass with merit are normally offered the opportunity to progress to PhD study either on a self-funded project or on a funded PhD studentship.