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    MSc 1-5 years distance learning

Course Description

The course will benefit lift engineers and consultants as well as members of senior management in the lift industry. You will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced technical issues arising in lift design, maintenance and contract management. The course teaches the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering areas associated with the lift industry.

Highlights

  • Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • Eligible for the 20% Graduate Discount Scheme.
  • IMechE accredited course.

Entry Requirements

We expect you to have an honours degree of at least class 2:2 (or its equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. Within the framework of the university, candidates without an engineering honours degree who can demonstrate an appropriate level of relevant learning and achievement will also be considered.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

We regularly review our lift engineering course with industry experts, including visiting professors, to make sure that we are giving you all the experiences and expertise you need to progress in your professional engineering career.

The University of Northampton also has an active research programme in the field of lift engineering if you want to continue along the academic route to a PhD or MPhil.

Module Details

On this lift engineer course, we aim to provide you with a detailed, academic study of lift engineering and related management issues, together with a higher level qualification for persons employed in lift engineering and allied industries.

The University of Northampton’s Lift Engineering MSc is made up of seven modules. Four of these are compulsory, with two more that you will be able to choose, and a dissertation. The compulsory modules cover the fundamental areas that are essential to lift engineering, including the codes and standards to which lifts and their design must adhere. Option modules allow you to pursue your particular interests and specialise within the industry.

Methods of Learning

Our MSc Lift Engineering degree is delivered through distance learning by experienced academics and practitioners from the national and international lift industry, including visiting professors and fellows. We use our virtual learning environment, NILE, to deliver online sessions that you can access from anywhere in the world, creating a student community and a forum for tutors to give you additional learning and tutorial materials.

NILE facilitates constant communication between you and course leaders. You are able to access key course materials at times to suit you and can submit the assignments electronically.

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