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MPhil Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research in mechanical and aerospace engineering covers five broad research areas; Aerospace engineering Innovative manufacturing Nuclear engineering Solid mechanics Thermofluids Our postgraduate research programmes in aerospace engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field, as well as from civil engineering and management research areas including: Energy and environmental engineering Engineering management Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering Structural safety and resilience Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary...

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  |  Duration: 12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time]  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in mechanical and aerospace engineering covers five broad research areas; Aerospace engineering Innovative manufacturing Nuclear engineering Solid mechanics Thermofluids Our postgraduate research programmes in aerospace engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field, as well as from civil engineering and management research areas including: Energy and environmental engineering Engineering management Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering Structural safety and resilience Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability.

Career pathways

Undertaking a MPhil in mechanical and aerospace engineering is both challenging and rewarding. Not only does it provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your research ability but it will also help you to develop a much wider range of skills, required to develop your career in business and industry or in research and an academic environment.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MPhil is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil (or international equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). MPhil (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). MPhil (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 Months [Full-Time] / 24 Months [Part-Time]

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