MSc Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

A business-driven, dual-accredited course applying engineering knowledge and models to solve design problems. Accreditations: IED and IMechE.

Department: Design & Engineering | Duration: September start: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. January start: 18 months full-time or 30 months part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core units: Advanced Structural Mechanics, Failure Analysis and Prevention, Interdisciplinary Group Project, Model Based Engineering, Life Cycle Management, Robotic Control Design, Individual Engineering Master's Project.

Career pathways

Provides an appropriate Master's degree towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject; for the standard CEng route an IEng-accredited Honours degree is needed. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 & January 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,688 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 & January 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: September start: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. January start: 18 months full-time or 3

Apply through the official page: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply

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