Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements

Take a look at the latest entry requirement information on our website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/guide-to-applying-to-uob/before-you-apply/entry-requirements/

Months of entry

February, April, June, August, October, November

Course content

With its blend of innovative teaching, hands-on experience and key skill development, this MSc allows you to experience a blend of postgraduate taught modules; exciting research opportunities; field trips to state-of-the-art engineering and business facilities; and access to cutting-edge technology and tools including the latest advanced software. You learn in an immersive environment, using the latest technologies in mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on applying your advanced engineering knowledge to real-life practice.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Specialist facilities in a purpose-built STEM building with simulation suites, wind tunnels, mechatronics and product design labs, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing and engineering tools
• Industry-standard equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments, TEquipment, and Rohde and Schwarz, emulating a professional workplace
• Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces

Industry links

You benefit from our close relationship with organisation like Ansys, The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover, London Luton Airport and Luton Borough Council.

Your student experience

Learn from highly qualified academics who use their active involvement in research and consultancy as experts in their fields, to shape the course and keep you up to date with crucial industry developments.

Expand your knowledge and skills via guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.

Take part in industry visits to see real engineering in action.

Gain invaluable real-world experience thanks to hands-on collaboration with our industry partners.

Benefit from our student-centred teaching approach – making use of collaborative work and independent study as well as traditional lectures and practical sessions - which sets you up for a lifetime of self-driven learning.

Develop transferable skills such as analysis and evaluation; creativity and innovation; project management; and effective communication.

Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual events with the industry.

Get the most from your studies and higher education experience under the guidance of your own personal academic tutor.

With the course’s emphasis on exploring the latest technologies within the mechanical engineering sector you are ready to apply the latest real-life theory and practice to a range of settings and tools. This opens the way to careers in automotive railway and aerospace engineering; energy including sustainable systems; and construction to name a few.

Roles include mechanical engineer; automotive or aerospace engineer; civil engineer; utilities engineer; and CAD technician. The wider skills you build in taking this Master’s – such as those in IT and maths – make other career paths an option such as management finance and teaching.

You may also wish to continue your studies with an MSc by Research or PhD in a related field.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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