Mechanical Engineering
Master advanced mechanical engineering. Innovate, design and solve real-world engineering challenges on our IMechE-accredited MSc at ARU in Chelmsford.
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MSc/MA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example if the MSc/MA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
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Mechanical engineers who combine creativity with rigorous technical expertise are in demand across industry.
On this Mechanical Engineering MSc, you’ll develop advanced design, analysis and manufacturing skills in specially equipped engineering laboratories. Explore modern materials and technologies, tackle complex engineering challenges and develop the confidence to innovate.
If you hold a CEng-accredited bachelor’s degree, this MSc can contribute towards the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer registration.
Our Mechanical Engineering MSc is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Provided you meet certain conditions, upon graduation you'll be able to satisfy the educational base for CEng registration.
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Work towards the educational base for Chartered Engineer registration
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Gain hands-on experience in specialist engineering laboratories, 3D printing studio and workshop
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Develop expertise in areas including robotics and mechatronics, product design and manufacture, sustainability, and engineering management
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Learn from expert staff with a range of industrial and academic backgrounds
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Choose our Professional Experience option to gain work experience and strengthen your employability
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Take your mechanical engineering career further with advanced technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
This MSc can prepare you for roles across automotive, aerospace, marine engineering, consultancy and other technology-driven industries.
Through guest lectures, site visits and networking opportunities, you’ll gain insights from industry and build valuable professional connections while developing the expertise to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Teaching and modules
Build on your engineering expertise and develop the skills to lead innovative solutions.
You’ll further your understanding of advanced engineering design and analysis techniques, modern materials and their structural integrity, and contemporary manufacturing technology.
Through practical, collaborative learning, you'll strengthen your problem-solving, critical, analytical, interpersonal, and computational skills. You'll also consider environmental and ethical factors, and develop your team working, leadership and management capabilities.
You’ll complete your Master’s with your Major Project – a substantial research project on a relevant topic of your choice.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Sustainable Environmental Design and Engineering Management Systems (15 credits)
- Engineering Quality Management (15 credits)
- Innovative Product Design and Manufacture (30 credits)
- Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (15 credits)
- Advanced Materials and Structural Integrity (15 credits)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (15 credits)
- Automation and Robotics (15 credits)
- Engineering Major Project (60 credits)
- Into ARU
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1. You'll complete your Postgraduate Major Project in Year 2.
- Engineering Major Project (60 credits)
- Professional Project 1 (EBE) (60 credits) *
- Professional Project 2 (EBE) (60 credits) *
- Professional Placement 1 (60 credits) *
- Professional Placement 2 (60 credits) *
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MSc/MA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example if the MSc/MA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Ahad RamezanpourAssociate Professor
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Professor Hassan ShirvaniDirector, Engineering and Tribology Research Group
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Dr Shabnam Sadeghi EsfahlaniAssociate Professor in Robotics
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Dr Peter MarshallSenior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
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Dr Mohamed YehiaSenior Lecturer
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Dr Samuel J. McMasterSenior Lecturer
Facilities
You'll have the opportunity to use specialist equipment, including:
- CAD/CAM in our extensive engineering computer modelling centre
- 3D printers for rapid prototyping
- industrial-scale CNC milling machine, lathes and welding equipment
- electronic testing and measuring equipment
- tensile and compressive testing machines
- metal and plastic rapid prototyping machines
- hardness testing equipment.
You can also make full use of other facilities including extensive library and IT resources, and get support with careers and employability, study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Take a guided tour and meet our students.
Speakers, societies and events
We work closely with local IMechE, IET, and Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society to organise events. They're a great chance to hear about new technologies from expert speakers.
There's also an active Engineering Society which runs events, and where you can meet like passionate and like-minded peers.
