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Mechanical Engineering Design (Taught)
- MS
- 12 Months
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
As a graduate of MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design, you will be equipped with the knowledge to tackle both the design of complex systems and the evaluate your design's performance using technical engineering skills.
As you learn about the design process closely, you will cover specification development, concept design, detail design and prototype production. A unique course, during your study you will look into highly practical technical evaluation skills - those based on theory, experimentation, and computer modelling, to determine the feasibility and performance of new products and to assess the performance of existing equipment.
A technical engineering course, this MSc is based around solid mechanics principles which integrate advanced engineering techniques with hands-on-learning to provide a complementary blend of skills desired by employers.
OurDepartment is a vibrant environment to study, with200 years of expertise in teaching engineering,high calibre facilities, stronglinks with industryand a vision to provide a modern world-class education.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
The standard academic entry requirement for this Master's course is an Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Please note that we consider grades achieved in key relevant modules in your undergraduate degree as well as the overall degree result.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition. |
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:
• IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT: at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
• Pearson PTE: at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70.
• Pre-sessional English run by the University Centre for Academic English
• An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
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Course contact details
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering - PGT
Email:pg-mace@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 275 5300
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