MSc in Mechanical Engineering
London, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no application deadline for postgraduate courses
** International full-time study |£11,400: home full-time study. Additional fees may apply
Key Summary
Gain the technological knowledge and industrial management skills the industry demands.
Our Mechanical Engineering MSc course will broaden your understanding of mechanical engineering design, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. As well as improving your technical skills and knowledge, the programme will also develop your professional, analytical and management skills. For example, you will gain communication, teamwork, IT and problem-solving skills.
The course also enables you to specialise in a field of interest during an individual research-based project. This opportunity can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.
Plus, at our Roehampton Vale campus, the £4 million Hawker Wing provides improved learning and teaching facilities for students and staff. You will also have access to a modern environment with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, including:
- 3D printing machines for printing polymers, composites, ceramics and metals
- Automotive testing facilities
- Materials testing lab equipped with various mechanical testing, fatigue test, and microscopy
- Dedicated postgraduate workroom with high spec PCs with latest computational software
Why choose this course?
On our Mechanical Engineering MSc programme, each module combines a stimulating mix of lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations. Through your choice of modules, you can tailor the course to your career ambitions.
During your Industrial Project Review and Analysis, you will have the opportunity to analyse and solve a real-world engineering problem using cutting-edge technologies. These include finite element modelling and analysis (FEM/FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and mechanism design, analysis and control as part of computer-aided engineering (CAE).
Many of our staff are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies. Current research projects at the Applied Engineering Research Centre cover CFD and fire modelling, applied engineering, manufacturing, and material processing and surface engineering.
Our lively research culture is also reflected in regular activities and seminars. Recent examples include nanoengineered coatings for leading-edge protection of wind turbine blades, interphase cellulosic bio-nanocomposites and fire behaviour in ventilated compartments using CFD. We've also recently covered mechanical and biological performance in bone tissue engineering, and heat transfer in laser-induced heating and melting of metal particles.
Accreditations
The MSc meets, in part, the academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng, will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational basis for CEng registration.
Graduates from an accredited MSc programme, who do not also have an appropriately accredited honours degree, will not be regarded as having the exemplifying qualifications for CEng registration. As such, they will need to have their first qualification individually assessed through the individual case procedure if they wish to progress to CEng.
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree on the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying Mechanical Engineering MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
- Inspire the Future Scholarship
- International scholarships
- Progression Scholarship
- Discounts for Kingston University alumni
The programme is structured so that students have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of mechanical design engineering, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. It is built on a comprehensive use of advanced computer-based mechanical engineering design analysis and problem solving using cutting-edge technologies such as finite elements analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mechanism design analysis and control. Students are also able to gain the management and business skills necessary to take on leadership roles in major engineering projects.
The course is delivered with the support of external industrial speakers who bring their experience into the classroom so that students can learn how real problems can be solved using the techniques they have learned in the lectures. Innovative teaching methods, with the aid of a virtual learning platform, are used inside and outside the classroom to enhance the students' learning experience.
One of the main features of the course is that many of its subject materials are highly research-oriented and taught by active and internationally recognised research academics in the Faculty. This gives students the additional opportunity to deepen their subject interest by selecting a research-based project dissertation.
For a student to go on placement, they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Please note: Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Modules
Core modules
- Computational Mechanical Design and Analysis
- Dissertation
- Research Techniques, Innovation and Sustainability
- Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Advanced Engineering Materials
Optional modules
- Advanced CAD/CAM Systems
- Industrial Robotics
Professional placement
- Professional Placement
Teaching and assessment
Guided independent study (self-managed time)
When not attending timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, the library and CANVAS, the online virtual learning platform.
Support for postgraduate students
As a student at Kingston University, we will make sure you have access to appropriate advice regarding your academic development. You will also be able to use the University's support services.
Your workload
A course is made up of modules, and each module is worth a number of credits. You must pass a given number of credits in order to achieve the award you registered on, for example 360 credits for a typical undergraduate course or 180 credits for a typical postgraduate course. The number of credits you need for your award is detailed in the programme specification which you can access from the link at the bottom of this page.
One credit equates to 10 hours of study. Therefore 180 credits across a year (typical for a postgraduate course) would equate to 1,800 notional hours. These hours are split into scheduled and guided. On this course, the percentage of that time that will be scheduled learning and teaching activities is shown below. The remainder is made up of guided independent study.
- 18% scheduled learning and teaching
The exact balance between scheduled learning and teaching and guided independent study will be informed by the modules you take.
Your course will primarily be delivered in person. It may include delivery of some activities online, either in real time or recorded.
How you will be assessed
Type of assessment
- Year 1: Coursework 88%; exams 12%
Please note: the above breakdowns are a guide calculated on core modules only. If your course includes optional modules, this breakdown may change to reflect the modules chosen.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
Class sizes
You will be part of an intimate cohort of 20-40 students which provides dedicated academic guidance and advice as well as the opportunity to build a life-long network of colleagues. Some modules are common across other postgraduate programmes; you may therefore be taught alongside postgraduates from other courses.
Graduates from this course typically progress to roles in the white goods industries and automotive and manufacturing sectors, such as:
- mechanical engineer
- project engineer
- design engineer
- quality engineer
- maintenance engineer
- automotive engineer
Work placement scheme
This course, like many postgraduate courses at Kingston University, enables students to integrate a 12-month work placement into their course. You are responsible for finding and securing your own professional placement, which can be highly competitive but also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare yourself if this is the route you wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a Student Route visa.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.