MSc Mechanical Engineering Design

• Year 1

• Embark on an exciting journey with our MSc Mechanical Engineering Design programme to enhance your professional development and transferable skills! This 180-credit MSc programme is designed with flexibility in mind, ensuring you
  get the most out of your learning experience.

  In the first two semesters, you'll develop deeper insights to core proficiencies in engineering design, advanced materials and nanotechnology along with research methods for continuing professional development; you'll delve into design research and learning methods that drive innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems. Boost and complement your skills through our selection of dynamic, project-based learning approaches, from our world leading research in renewable energy subjects, contemporary use of FEA and CFD through computer-aided engineering, designing medical devices and biomechanical systems, to nuclear applications for science and engineering.

  The most exciting part of your year is your dissertation project! This where you get to apply the skills and knowledge you've gained to explore a topic that truly fascinates you. Imagine diving deep into a subject you're passionate about, uncovering new insights and pushing the boundaries of your understanding. This hands-on engineering research challenge is your opportunity to develop a profound expertise in an area that aligns perfectly with your career aspirations.

  Core modules

  ENGR501
  Engineering Research Methods and Professional Development

  You will use a methodical approach to engineering research that helps identify and define projects that are practically realistic and academically worthwhile. You will plan your research project and select ethically suitable quantitative and qualitative research methods. Your progression towards professional registration will be appraised and plans made for your personal development.

  PROJ517
  MSc Dissertation

  You will demonstrate practical skills and knowledge of research methods to plan and implement high quality research. You will carry out a substantial research investigation on a topic of your choice and report upon the aims, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and conclusions through a high quality, scholarly and professional write-up of the project, either as a formal dissertation or journal paper.

  MECH558
  Design for Excellence 40 credits

  In this module students are expected to develop a prototype of an engineering system through the application of contemporary design science. They will work within groups to develop environmentally sustainable solutions to complex engineering problems. They will be required to produce a prototype which shows innovation and creativity in the use of technology, including a socio-economic impact assessment of their designs.

  100% Coursework

  MECH559
  Advanced Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology 20 credits

  This module develops an enhanced knowledge and understanding of a wide range of contemporary engineering materials (advanced metals and alloys, polymers, composites, rubbers, ceramics and nanomaterials). Students will investigate product failure; critically evaluate a broad range of alternative materials; and use the principles of eco-design for sustainable development to optimise material usage.

  50% Coursework

  50% Practicals

  Optional modules

  MECH549
  Medical Engineering and Biomechanics

  This module will develop specialised knowledge and understanding required for designing medical devices and implants used in medical engineering applications and biomechanical systems; evaluate the selection of appropriate materials and appraise material-tissue interactions; develop computer aided analytical techniques to evaluate behaviour and performance of medical devices and biomechanical systems.

  ENGR503
  Computer Aided Engineering 20 credits

  This module will develop a fundamental understanding of contemporary finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques as applied within the engineering design process. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of validated and verified approaches to computer-aided engineering analysis and their implementation in analysing complex, practical engineering problems.

  100% Coursework

  MAR541
  Mechanics of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems 20 credits

  In this module students will learn how offshore renewable energy converters operate and the engineering challenges they must overcome. The mechanics behind wave energy, tidal energy and offshore wind energy converters will be studied. Students will also gain experience in modelling the behaviour of these devices, using both industry or other standard software and physical modelling in the COAST laboratory.

  100% Coursework

  NUC5000
  Going Nuclear: Nuclear Applications for Science and Engineering 20 credits

  This module provides essential skills and understanding needed to excel in the nuclear industry, from fundamentals of nuclear fission and fusion to more intricate topics such as reactor functionality, safety, and nuclear waste management.

  50% Coursework

  50% Practicals

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