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Tackle complex engineering challenges and boost your career with our Advanced Mechanical Engineering course. You'll unlock a huge range of opportunities in industry or academia.
From advanced mechanics to intelligent automation, you can choose from a diverse range of topics. Develop broad knowledge and skills so you can explore roles industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, energy, automotive and medical engineering.
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The MSc is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, project-based and laboratory-based teaching and learning methods. Both 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time modes are available.
During this term you'll cover a compulsory module in research and professional skills providing key transferable skills in research project development.
You'll be offered diverse optional modules with advanced specialisations in automation and robotics, manufacturing engineering, vehicle engineering, biomedical engineering, and nano technology.
The delivery will include lectures, practicals and projects. The assessment will be through a combination of examinations and coursework.
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Whether it’s vehicle engineering or robotics and automation that excites you, study with our experts. You can specialise even further with an advanced research project. You’ll also benefit from our close links with industry, from both small businesses and global leaders such as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and Airbus.
Birmingham is ranked 80th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 12th amongst UK universities.
Study a course accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The programme offers a pathway towards Chartered Engineering (CEng) status.
This innovative programme is delivered through industrially-relevant and research-informed teaching. you'll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. you'll also undertake project and laboratory based modules with options from across the depth and breadth of mechanical engineering.
This programme is a 1 year full time (2 years part time) taught master's degree (180 credits) consisting of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit of a project-based module . Assessment methods include a range of examinations, assignments and projects.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Advanced Project | 60 | Full Term |
Integrated Design Project 3 (MEng) | 20 | Semester 2 |
Research and Professional Skills | 20 | Semester 1 |
Select 80 credits from the list of optional modules ensuring that an even number of credits are taken in each semester. Example of options:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Advanced Fuels and Powertrain Systems | 20 | Semester 2 |
Advanced Manufacturing | 20 | Semester 1 |
Advanced Mechanics and Thermal Systems | 20 | Semester 2 |
Advanced Vehicle Engineering | 20 | Semester 1 |
Bio-medical and Micro Engineering | 20 | Semester 1 |
Industrial Automation and Robotics | 20 | Semester 1 |
Intelligent Automation | 20 | Semester 2 |
Research and Application of Machining Processes (RAMP) | 20 | Semester 2 |
Staff profile for Dr Mozafar Saadat, Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham.
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
In a mechanical related subject.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Full-time
Part-time
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
International students applying for this programme will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue you with a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us.
With roles spanning design, consultancy, operations, maintenance, and R&D, you'll be in high demand across diverse industrial sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, energy, automotive, micro/nano technology, and medical technologies. As a graduate of this programme you'll find yourself in a good position to pursue a wide range of roles in mechanical and related engineering fields.
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Find out why we are the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024) by meeting some of our successful alumni.
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
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