MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A masters strengthening knowledge of mechanical engineering, with a wide selection of optional modules to tailor study and an individual research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers, Experiments and Valid Computer Models, a Masters Research Mini Project, an MSc Individual Research Project and options such as Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Tribology, Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics, Additive Manufacturing and Computational Biomechanics.

Career pathways

The course emphasises employability through elective modules, an individual research project and a Professional Development Portfolio module; projects may link to industrial partners such as Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Network Rail.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (Chemistry, Manufacturing Automation, Mathematics, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Vehicle Engineering) with relevant modules: at least one module from two of four areas (solid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids). Applicants are expected to show strong performance in solid mechanics, statics/dynamics/control, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics/heat transfer. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or University equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the advertised mode of study; fixed fee guarantee in place. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,550 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the advertised mode of study; fixed fee guarantee in place. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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