Course description
I came to Manchester almost 20 years ago to study on the MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design myself. I was attracted to the course as it was- and still is- quite unique to provide technical engineering design training.
Most design courses focus on aesthetics but our MSc focusses on technical engineering competency and its application to engineering design. The experience and knowledge from our engineering lecturers enables students to apply their knowledge to a wide variety of industrial and/or research focussed projects in a range of areas from Nuclear to Bioengineering products and problems.
Dr Glen Cooper / Course Director
As a graduate of MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design, you will be equipped with the knowledge to tackle both the design of complex systems and the evaluate your design's performance using technical engineering skills.
As you learn about the design process closely, you will cover specification development, concept design, detail design and prototype production. A unique course, during your study you will look into highly practical technical evaluation skills - those based on theory, experimentation, and computer modelling, to determine the feasibility and performance of new products and to assess the performance of existing equipment.
A technical engineering course, this MSc is based around solid mechanics principles which integrate advanced engineering techniques with hands-on-learning to provide a complementary blend of skills desired by employers.
OurDepartment is a vibrant environment to study, with200 years of expertise in teaching engineering,high calibre facilities, stronglinks with industryand a vision to provide a modern world-class education.
Teaching and learning
The Mechanical Engineering Design MSc is a full time course which is studied over 12 months and there is one start date each year in September. You will develop advanced technical skills in Mechanical Engineering Design that will enable you to pursue a career in both general and specialised engineering industries or develop an in depth knowledge for a career in research in industry or academia.
Course unit details
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Methods (MSc Mechanical Engineering Design) | AERO64021 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Research Methods | MECH60041 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Academic Malpractice MSc Mechanical Engineering Design | MECH60210 | 0 | Mandatory |
| Finite Elements | MECH60561 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Mechanical Engineering Group Design | MECH61060 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Health & Safety E-learning (MSc MED) | MECH61200 | 0 | Mandatory |
| Dissertation (Mechanical Engineering Design) | MECH64000 | 60 | Mandatory |
| Composites and Polymers | MECH60102 | 15 | Optional |
| Acoustics & Advanced Vibrations | MECH60442 | 15 | Optional |
| Robotics, Metrology and Bioengineering | MECH61032 | 15 | Optional |
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