Mechanical Engineering (Taught)

With its blend of innovative teaching, hands-on experience and key skill development, this MSc allows you to experience a blend of postgraduate taught modules; exciting research opportunities; field trips to state-of-the-art engineering and business facilities; and access to cutting-edge technology and tools including the latest advanced software. You learn in an immersive environment, using the latest technologies in mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on applying your advanced engineering knowledge to real-life practice.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Specialist facilities in a purpose-built STEM building with simulation suites, wind tunnels, mechatronics and product design labs, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing and engineering tools

• Industry-standard equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments, TEquipment, and Rohde and Schwarz, emulating a professional workplace

• Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces

Career-powered links
You benefit from our close relationship with organisation like Ansys, The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover, London Luton Airport and Luton Borough Council.

Your student experience
Learn from highly qualified academics who use their active involvement in research and consultancy as experts in their fields, to shape the course and keep you up to date with crucial industry developments.

Expand your knowledge and skills via guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.

Take part in industry visits to see real engineering in action.

Gain invaluable real-world experience thanks to hands-on collaboration with our industry partners.

Benefit from our student-centred teaching approach – making use of collaborative work and independent study as well as traditional lectures and practical sessions - which sets you up for a lifetime of self-driven learning.

Develop transferable skills such as analysis and evaluation; creativity and innovation; project management; and effective communication.

Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual events with the industry.

Get the most from your studies and higher education experience under the guidance of your own personal academic tutor.

Course modules

Advanced mechanical systems and sustainable energy systems – Study the design of sustainable energy systems and analyse their performance.

Mechanical dynamics and mechatronics – Know how to apply typical sensors, actuators, control strategies and interface technology in electro-mechanical systems.

Applied heat transfer, thermofluids and computational fluid dynamics – Analyse and develop solutions for complex problems within heat transfer and thermofluids fields.

Research methodologies and project management – Apply project management theory and research methods in practice, working within legal and ethical boundaries.

MSc project – Mechanical Engineering – Work creatively to generate an idea and develop it, applying your technical, analytical, organisational and practical skills.

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