Advanced Mechanical Engineering
(MSc) Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Entry for 2025
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to develop academic and professional excellence both for newly qualified and practising engineers who wish to extend their professional expertise in the field of advanced mechanical engineering. It aims to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computational fluid dynamics, advanced thermofluids, advanced manufacture techniques and heat transfer. In addition, option modules covering a range of application areas allow for individual specialisation. The course benefits from the research activity and associated facilities in the Thermofluid Mechanics Research Centre.
Course learning outcomes
1. (SM7M) A comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles of the specialisation
2. (SM8M) A critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights most of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the specialisation
3. (SM9M) Understanding of concepts relevant to the discipline, some from outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively, including in engineering projects
4. (EA6M) Ability both to apply appropriate engineering analysis methods for solving complex problems in engineering and to assess their limitations
5. (EA5M) Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies
6. (EA7M) Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate
7. (D9M) Knowledge, understanding and skills to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate
8. (D10M) Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
9. (D11M) Ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs
10. (EL8M) Awareness of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering
11. (EL9M) Awareness that engineers need to take account of the commercial and social contexts in which they operate
12. (EL10M) Knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, their limitations, and how these may be applied in the context of the particular specialisation
13. (EL11M) Awareness that engineering activities should promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate
14. (EL12M) Awareness of relevant regulatory requirements governing engineering activities in the context of the particular specialisation
15. (EL13M) Awareness of and ability to make general evaluations of risk issues in the context of the particular specialisation, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk
16. (P12M) Advanced level knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components
17. (P9M) A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments
18. (P10M) Ability to apply engineering techniques, taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints
19. (P11M) Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader
20. (G1) Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others, and the effective use of general IT facilities
21. (G2) Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
22. (G3m) Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis
23. (G4) Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postgraduate Academic Year | Core | MSc Individual Project (864H1) | 60 | 7 |
| Autumn Semester | Core | Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (520H3) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Advanced Thermofluids (526H3) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Option | Advanced Technology Automotive Systems (532H3) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Cybernetics and Neural Networks (100H6) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Design of Clean Vehicle Propulsion (531H3) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Mechanical Dynamics (518H3) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Spring Semester | Core | Heat Transfer Applications (506H3) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Strategic Management - Engineering module (519H3) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Option | Advanced Turbomachinery (528H3) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Computational Fluid Dynamics (501H3) | 15 | 7 | |||
| Finite Element Analysis (517H3) | 15 | 7 |
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