MSc Mechanical Engineering Design

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 38,400 / year

Next Intake September-2026

MSc Mechanical Engineering Design

About

Pioneering innovation since 1824, Manchester was the first English university to offer an engineering degree
Extensive industrial links with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover and Siemens
Excellent resources, computation and experimental laboratory facilities, including laser laboratories and wind tunnels
Our course is accredited by IMechE , the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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.

Disciplines

MSc

Requirements

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.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

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.

Career

Career opportunities

The Mechanical Engineering Design MSc has a strong focus on employability to support you to take control of your future and give yourself the best chance of securing your ideal job after graduation. For example there are regular industrial guest lectures and optional short courses delivered by companies such as National Instruments and Maxon Motors.

Each year Manchester careers fairs, workshops and presentations attract more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors illustrating how Top employers target Manchester graduates.

After graduating with a Mechanical Engineering Design MSc you will be in a strong position to seek employment with companies such as: BP, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, Airbus, Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley Motors, Nissan Motor Company, Bombardier Transportation, DePuy International, GE Healthcare, E-ON, EDF, Sellafield, Apple.

Destination of Leavers Survey

Every year our The University of Manchester conducts a destination of leavers survey with students six months after they have graduated. A selection of these destinations are highlighted below:

GE Aviation (Design Engineer)
GE Healthcare (Edison Engineering Development Programme)
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company (Drilling Engineer)
BMP Europe Ltd (Design Engineer)
The University of Manchester (PhD Researcher)
Formosa Prosonic (Design Engineer)
Hitachi Home & Life Solutions (India) Ltd (Executive - Quality Management)
Indra Limited (Mechanical Design Engineer)
NNPC-NETCO (Mechanical Engineer)
Shell Petroleum Development company (SPDC) (Oil and Gas Operator)
Triton Valves Ltd (Senior Engineer, Design and Development)

Accrediting organisations

This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council .

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.