MSc Mechanical Engineering at University of East London

Mechanical engineering is surely one of the most demanded and popular engineering disciplines. It is predicted that, in the United Kingdom alone, there will be demand for 100,000 new STEM (Science, Technology and Engineering) professionals per year, thus the Royal Academy of Engineering sent out a message that 'Demand for graduate engineers exceeds supply'. As it is a requirement to have an MEng or MSc engineering qualification to achieve a professional affiliation like Chartered Engineer status, an MSc programme would address your needs to attain such status and widen and deepen your skillset for solving 21st-century technical challenges.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Engineering & Construction  |  Duration: 1/2 years full-time; 1/2 years full-time (MSc with Placement Year); 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Mechanical Engineering equips you with advanced skills in mechanical and structural engineering, focusing on modern industry applications. Core modules cover high-level fluid mechanics for energy systems, robotics for automation and mobility, and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in smart manufacturing. Modules include Mental Wealth: Professional Life, Advanced Fluids, Applied Research and Engineering Practice 1, Industrial Sandwich Placement.

Career pathways

Engineering is a growth industry and currently, there is a shortage of quality engineers in the UK. An MSc qualification in mechanical engineering will give you a practical edge as the discipline overlaps with several engineering professions.

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