Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering - 16 months full-time (September or January start) at Northumbria University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering - 16 months full-time (September or January start) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering - 16 months full-time (September or January start) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
- Composite Materials and Lightweight Structures
- Advanced Stress and Structural Analysis
- Thermo-Mechanical Energy Conversion Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Standard Entry
Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain before entry, one of the following:- a 2:2 honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a focus on 3D design and computer modelling
- applicants without the above academic profile are invited to contact the University with full details of their qualifications and work history and we will be happy to advise if an application would be considered
Plus one of the following
International/English Language RequirementsInternational applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northumbria University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
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