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Advanced Mechanical Engineering – (M.Sc.)

University of Leicester

Department of Engineering
Application Deadline: as early as possible
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 4,239 - ≈ € 13,880 (non-EEA)
Location: Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Leicester

To introduce and develop the state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant to current and future strategies for the design of mechanical systems and components. Particular attention will be given to the development of investigative, modelling and computational strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional materials and control systems.

Course modulesCore modules:
* Matlab Programming and CAD
* Individual Project

Option modules (three from the following):
* Advanced Fluid Dynamics
* Advanced Solid mechanics
* Understanding Surfaces in Engineering
* Modelling and Classification of Data
* Robust Control

Option modules (four from the following):
* Computational Fluid Dynamics
* Advanced Experimental Methods in Materials Engineering
* Advanced Computational Methods in Materials Modelling and Engineering Design
* Design of Discrete Systems
* Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
* Advanced Control System Design


Contents

Teaching and assessment methodsModules are taught using lectures and seminar sessions and are supported by a range of structured practical and laboratory work. Performance in modules is assessed by means of open and closed examination papers and a range of continuously assessed work. All
MSc students are required to produce a dissertation including the results obtained in the individual project module.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

A first or good second class honours degree in a relevant subject or a qualification recognised by the University as equivalent.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.

* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)

As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.

The English Language Programme for International Students

If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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