Mechanical Engineering MSc (with Advanced Practice) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

At a time when there is an international shortage of mechanical engineers there has never been a better time to enter this dynamic and rewarding industry. The Mechanical Engineering MSc course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in key aspects of mechanical engineering. Throughout the duration of this course, you will develop a critical awareness of ethical and environmental considerations, in addition to learning about advanced mechanical engineering practice and theory.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September and January (next start September or January) | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Advanced Stress and Structural Analysis, Heat, Mass Transfer & Computational Fluid Dynamics, Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners, Engineering Optimisation and Design, Research Methods, Thermo-Mechanical Energy Conversion Systems; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Practice Semester, Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. Please visit: for more information. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,250 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full UK course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full international course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: September and January (next start September or January)

Duration: 2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTSMGC6&code2=0008

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