MSc Mechanical Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

Get your career off to a roaring start with the Mechanical Engineering MSc course from Kingston University. The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons).

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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.

Career pathways

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 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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline and/or suitable industrial experience. Mechanical engineering, manufacturing, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, civil engineering must include modules such as stress analysis and/or structures. Degrees in material science and product design will be considered. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. 5 overall, with no element below 6. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFMEN1MEN01BD01&code2=1808

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