MSc Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis) at University of Kent

Programme overview

One-year research degree in the Mechanical Engineering Group of the School of Engineering, leading to a research thesis. It is project-based rather than module-based and can follow a practice-based approach oriented toward industry.

Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time; campus or distance learning (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A defined set of research tasks leads to a final dissertation. Research fields include computer aided design, failure of materials and structures, computational fluid dynamics, automation and manufacturing, risk and reliability, industrial maintenance, robotics and autonomous systems, and digital mechanics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 or higher honours degree, or an MSc with Merit or above, in mechanical, materials, civil or structural engineering, or mathematics. Additional and professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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