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MSc Mechanical Engineering with Extended Professional Practice

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    MSc 2 years full-time

Course Description

The Extended Professional Practice award provides you with the opportunity of a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills you gain from the taught modules. The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment, after which you’ll return to complete your MSc Individual Project. It's up to you to secure a suitable placement, although the Careers and Employment service is here to support you throughout the process. 

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.

Why choose this course?

  • During your placement year, you'll gain hands-on industrial experience, applying the skills learned during your studies. 
  • The School has over 50 years experience of teaching mechanical engineering and has established an excellent international reputation in this field.
  • 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).

Entry Requirements

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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

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.

Module Details

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