Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc at Staffordshire University

About

Highly qualified engineers are much sought after in this important industry for the UK and worldwide. With high technical content, this course will prepare you for the fast-developing area of engineering.

Youâll gain skills in the major engineering functions allowing you to work in a senior technical or project management role within industry.

Your final thesis can be chosen to suit your specific career aspirations. We can also connect you with local engineering companies.

Our modern workshop facilities include specialist mechanical and thermodynamic laboratory support, a design studio with over 70 workstations, manufacturing facilities including CNC machining, rapid prototyping systems and a fully equipped test laboratory. Youâll also have the opportunity to use a wide range of software tools for design and simulation.

Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)

Weâre extremely proud of the results for our Engineering research submissions:

75% of research impact is recognised as â€œvery considerableâ€ or â€œoutstandingâ€

87% of research outputs are rated â€œinternationally excellentâ€ or â€œworld leadingâ€

Youâll gain skills in the major engineering functions allowing you to work in a senior technical or project management role within industry.

Your final thesis can be chosen to suit your specific career aspirations. We can also connect you with local engineering companies.

Our modern workshop facilities include specialist mechanical and thermodynamic laboratory support, a design studio with over 70 workstations, manufacturing facilities including CNC machining, rapid prototyping systems and a fully equipped test laboratory. Youâll also have the opportunity to use a wide range of software tools for design and simulation.

Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)

Weâre extremely proud of the results for our Engineering research submissions:

75% of research impact is recognised as â€œvery considerableâ€ or â€œoutstandingâ€

87% of research outputs are rated â€œinternationally excellentâ€ or â€œworld leadingâ€

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies

Work placements

There is an opportunity to take a work placement with a suitable company.

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Youll take eight taught modules that cover a broad range of activities involved in designing and validating new products and machinery.

Youll choose a major personal project for the submission of a written thesis. The subject area can meet your career aspirations and interest.

Youll take eight taught modules that cover a broad range of activities involved in designing and validating new products and machinery.

Youll choose a major personal project for the submission of a written thesis. The subject area can meet your career aspirations and interest.

Professional body accreditation

Students completing an IMechE accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry.

The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration

Professional body accreditation

Students completing an IMechE accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry.

The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration

Teaching

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll: â€¯

Work with others on group workâ€¯â€¯
Delve deeper into subject areas in workshopsâ€¯
Be expected to study independentlyâ€¯â€¯

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.â€¯

Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.â€¯

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll: â€¯

Work with others on group workâ€¯â€¯
Delve deeper into subject areas in workshopsâ€¯
Be expected to study independentlyâ€¯â€¯

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.â€¯

Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.â€¯

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).â€¯

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.â€¯

Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.â€¯â€¯

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).â€¯

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.â€¯

Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.â€¯â€¯

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.â€¯

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.â€¯

We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.â€¯

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.â€¯

Disciplines

School of Digital

Technologies and Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate

Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

English Program Requirements

The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

Career

Careers

After completing the Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc, youâ€™ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Civil Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Nuclear
Engineer Design and Development Engineer

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion with a good grade, youâ€™ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Introducing: The Smart Zone

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Our Â£1.3m Smart Zone gives students access to the latest 3D printing, VR technology and more.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,750

How to Apply

Be prepared

Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.
Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.
Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.
Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.
Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.
Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

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