Advanced Mechanical EngineeringMSc

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.

Course structure

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.

• Experience our brand-new, state-of-the-art School of Engineering building featuring a 179-capacity Design Centre and 160 flexible drop-in study spaces spread throughout the facility.
• Learn from distinguished academic staff members who are at the cutting edge of research and consultancy within their respective fields.
• Prepare for careers in design, consultancy, operations, maintenance, and R&D across sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, energy, automotive, micro/nano and medical technologies.

• Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields.
• Receive tailored guidance and feedback in tutorials, enabling you to tackle specific challenges and enhance comprehension of the material.
• Actively engage in seminars which promote deeper understanding through dialogue and interaction.
• Foster independence through project work, preparing you for professional environments and ongoing personal development.
• Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which develops skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments.

The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.

Year: 1
2025/26 Session 

In order to be awarded an accredited degree a student must have achieved 100 credits in taught modules given that the pass mark at this level is 50.

The following must be taken:

Students must take 80 credits from the list of optional modules ensuring that an even number of credits are taken in each semester.

English language requirements

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:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

English Presessional Programmes

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.

Postgraduate Masters Loan

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.

Scholarships

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.

Birmingham Masters Scholarships

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.

Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.

We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

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