MSc Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Project

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in aerospace or aerospace systems engineering. Other disciplines may be considered. International qualifications will be considered on the basis of their equivalence to UK qualifications, typically guided by a resource such as the National Academic Recognition Information centre (NARIC). Candidates will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in written and spoken English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) would typically be required from candidates whose first language is not English. Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Institution code	H36
School of study	School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science
Course length	Full Time, 2 Years
Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Employability

Careers

This programme will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager or technical specialist as it will enable you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. This blend of technical and managerial content is invaluable in job applications as well as helping to fast track your career in the industry.

Professional Accreditations

The MSc Mechanical Engineering course is accredited by IMechE and is accredited as meeting the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for the cohort intakes from 2023 up to and including, the 2025 intake.

About the course

The Advanced Project award aims to develop key employment and professional development skills that you will need to seek employment. You will learn how to deliver successful projects and develop strategies for successful employment after graduation.

This programme has been developed to meet the growing need for postgraduate skills within the engineering industry, and the demand for professional development for graduate engineers. The programme integrates mechanical engineering subjects with key generic skills in management and research methods. This approach will help to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you to effectively analyse technical and management issues.

The University of Hertfordshire has a worldwide reputation for excellence in applied mechanical engineering. This international reputation will give you the opportunity to study with graduates from universities worldwide. You will benefit from the expertise of industry guest speakers where relevant.

The programme will:

provide education and experience to support your professional employment and career development within the industry
focus on the links between engineering analysis and design and supporting management skills management
provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work
equip you with the theory and practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for mechanical and related manufacturing problems.

Why choose this course?

The School has over 50 years experience of teaching mechanical engineering and has established an excellent international reputation in this field.
On the advanced project, you will have an opportunity to develop project management and research skills to support your career and academic goals.
We offer extensive lab facilities for engineering students as well as the latest software packages and wind tunnels.
This MSc combines mechanical engineering subjects with key management and research methods.
2nd in the East of England (after Cambridge) for Mechanical Engineering (2023 Complete University Guide).
7th for engineering and technology in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).

What will I study?

The school has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorials using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussions with staff and other students.

Where will I study?

Learn in Spectra, our new state-of-the-art School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building, now open, featuring interactive learning zones. Access modeling, simulation, and research labs, our Merlin Flight Simulator, automotive workshop (including electric vehicle facility), wind tunnel, welding bay, and controls testing suite.

Benefit from our Academic Support Hub, designed to enhance your employability and academic skills. Connect with industry mentors offering pastoral support, career guidance, and progression opportunities.

Spectra provides collaborative spaces, including workshops, social areas, and meeting rooms. Designed with the University’s net-zero carbon target in mind, it’s part of our commitment to replacing inefficient older sites.

Level 7

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technology	15 Credits	Compulsory
This course module will familiarise participants with some of the latest developments in bio and nanomaterials, advanced machining, advanced carbon materials and smart materials. Integration of advanced materials with enhanced properties into applications alongside new products and processes that are evaluated thoroughly as the manufacturing costs are essential to the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector.
Advanced Thermodynamics and Thermal Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will introduce both conventional and advance thermal power producing and refrigeration cycles/systems. It will cover the analysis of these cycles and the assessment of their performance parameters. The course will also examine new developments in power and refrigeration cycles and assess their impact on the environment. The developments of power-power and power-heat cycles/systems will be introduced and their performances will be investigated.
CFD & Applications	15 Credits	Compulsory
Module introduces various implementations of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its theoretical foundation. It covers how to tackle complex engineering challenges with CFD; to evaluate and to analyse efficiently the resulting data.
Dynamics and Performance of Mechanical Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will extend students' understanding of dynamic motion in mechanical systems using advanced mathematical modelling techniques to predict mechanical system behaviour. Condition monitoring methodologies will be used to evaluate mechanical system performance with respect to machinery fault diagnostics.
FEM & Applications	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module introduces development of simulation models replicating engineering problems. It will examine the effect of mesh density, domain size, boundary conditions, material properties on the optimisation of systems performance. Analytical approximation techniques and numerical schemes will be explored to validate and correlate the results against benchmark solutions.
Data Analytics for Engineers	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will introduce students to advanced data analytics and its application in engineering. The module will typically cover preparing and working with raw and structured data, statistical analysis of data, processing and mining data to understand patterns and support making estimations/predictions and decision making, representation and search, problem solving and elements relevant to data visualisation. The module will also discuss decision-making with data, emerging topics in data analytics, and ethical issues.
Integrated Product Engineering	15 Credits	Compulsory
To achieve and maintain market position, manufacturing industry must develop profitable and competitive products in time, to quality and within budget. This requires all operational functions of the company to be well organized to achieve common objectives. Hence, this module will examine the organizational aspects of product development from corporate aims and product strategy through design, manufacturing engineering and into production. The module will comprise product portfolios management, development strategy, development planning and the process of product development. Aspects of management practice and the application of tools and techniques will be included.
MSc Individual Project (Mechanical)	60 Credits	Compulsory
The Masters Project serves as a pivotal integrating component of the programme, aimed at challenging and enhancing critical thinking skills. It offers students the opportunity to synthesise and apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their postgraduate studies under the mentorship of an academic supervisor. The project typically requires 600 hours of self-driven scholarly work. This effort predominantly involves self-directed independent study, which may encompass a variety of activities such as scheduled sessions, supervisory meetings, literature review, software analysis, and preparation for assessments.
Renewable Energy	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will enable students to evaluate different forms of renewable energy. This will include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, fuel cell, nuclear and bioenergy. The student will learn how to develop and assess energy conversion system, how it can be optimised and flaws in the technology.
Project Skills and Professional Development (Mechanical)	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module uses group project work to provide students with the opportunity to apply their project management skills and develop their professional and employability skills. The module will provide a mix of careers support, enterprise and business insight and challenging thinking about future skills needs of graduates and employers. Students will gain an appreciation of a range of engineering careers and sectors to enable them to better understand future opportunities.
Successful Project Delivery (Mechanical)	30 Credits	Compulsory
Students successfully completing this module will be equipped to work within, and lead, high-performing multidisciplinary project teams. Students will develop a critical awareness of their skills, attributes, impact and contributions to project teams, and team roles, as well as an awareness of leadership, including differing leadership styles and cultural issues in projects. The module will support students in the application of other critical components of project management including risk management, cost management, project quality management, human resources management, communications management, and procurement management. The module will make use of experiential learning, case study examples, reflective practice, and guest speakers blended with traditional learning methods.

Further course information

Course fact sheets
MSc Mechanical Engineering - Extended	Download

Programme specifications
MSc Mechanical Engineering - Extended	Download

Additional information
Sandwich placement or study abroad year	n/a
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes

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Funding and fees
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Fees 2024
UK Students
Full time
- £13545 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive
EU Students
Full time
- £18950 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive
International Students
Full time
- £18950 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive
Fees 2025
UK Students
Full time
- £14400 for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 inclusive
EU Students
Full time
- £19800 for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 inclusive
International Students
Full time
- £19800 for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 inclusive
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How to apply

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Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

2025
Start Date End Date Year Location Link
23/09/2025 31/05/2026 1 UH Hatfield Campus Apply online (Full Time)
2026
Start Date End Date Year Location Link
23/09/2026 31/05/2027 1 UH Hatfield Campus Apply online (Full Time)

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MSc Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Project

Careers

Professional Accreditations

About the course

Why choose this course?

What will I study?

Where will I study?

Further course information

Student experience

Other financial support

Fees 2024

UK Students

Full time

EU Students

Full time

International Students

Full time

Fees 2025

UK Students

Full time

EU Students

Full time

International Students

Full time

Living costs / accommodation

International/EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

2025

2026