Mechanical Engineering MSc By Research – (M.Sc.)

Requirements

The programme is designed for postgraduate students who seeks to:
Pursue a career in research and/or teaching both in the UK and other countries
Pursue a career in industry or commerce
Further their professional knowledge and standing, by studying and carrying out research in engineering

There is emphasis in the course on self-motivation, particularly when undertaking the dissertation. Students are strongly encouraged to build on the formal teaching, by studying preprints, published papers and conference proceedings, attending seminars, presentation and group meetings in order to expand and develop their knowledge of their field and other areas of engineering.

The aims of the lecture modules are to develop and expand the student's knowledge and understanding of their chosen research area.

The aims of the research project are to develop:
The ability to work independently and constructively within a research group in the laboratory or theory environment
Intellectual and communication skills necessary to present and articulate research findings in verbal and written formats
Skill of numerical manipulation and statistical analysis of data using sophisticated software
Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the MSc programme, a successful student will be able to:

Critically assess a project to evaluate the best strategy to achieve the desired outcome.

Plan and manage a research project to appropriate timescales and respond and adapt to changing circumstances.

Use sophisticated computer software to analyse data.

Link the research findings into knowledge obtained variously, in lectures, read in journals, encountered in the laboratory or obtained by the student from self-questioning, from the lecturers, supervisors and from other research group colleagues (including other students).