MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
The course
- Delivery
- Full-time, Part-time
- Course type
- Taught
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Entry date
- September
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Overview
September 2023 entry
The deadline for applications from Scottish and RUK students is 31st August 2023. For EU and overseas applicants, we guarantee to consider applications submitted by 1st August 2023.
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application is a 2-year degree which offers practical application as well as advanced teaching in design and research in mechanical engineering.
This degree is specifically for graduates with an engineering background looking to enhance their career opportunities. Students will gain the technical, scientific and managerial abilities essential for a career as a professional mechanical engineer. The programme enables students to obtain an MSc as well as gaining practical experience in an industrial setting.
Rankings
Heriot-Watt University ranked 3rd in Scotland by The Complete University Guide 2021 and 2nd in Scotland by Guardian University Guide 2021 and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 for Mechanical Engineering.
Programme structure
In Year 1 there are two semesters of teaching which take the form of lectures, tutorials and lab work. Students study a total of eight courses, including both core and optional modules. Further details can be found below in the course content section.
In Year 2 students will spend one semester working on a dissertation. The second semester will be spent in an industrial setting or completing an interdisciplinary project. These two semesters are also credit bearing.
Industrial application
During the 2nd year of the programme, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in industry. Help will be provided, however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and apply for a suitable placement. Heriot-Watt has extensive industrial connections and you will also have access to the University's award-winning Careers Service.
Career opportunities
This programme is designed to enable graduates to undertake a wide range of technical and managerial careers across the sector, e.g. process and plant design, construction, commissioning, operation, management to specialist consultancy and advanced research and development.
Each year there are two university-wide recruitment fairs held and seven industry-specific recruitment and networking events, giving you the chance to meet with graduate employers and find out about opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering Research
96% of Heriot-Watt University's engineering research was classed as world-leading in the REF 2021 review, which ranked us 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for engineering research through a joint submission with the University of Edinburgh.
The Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering promotes excellence across our main research themes: Biomedical Engineering, Energy Harvesting and Conversion, Multiphase Flow and Digital Engineering. Heriot-Watt University is the leader amongst UK universities in promoting energy activities through its ‘Energy Academy', a virtual centre which connects all energy-related research across the University.
I've really enjoyed my programme at Heriot-Watt. The quality of teaching is extremely high and the cross-culture experience is really unique. I love the fact that the University is established, with great history, and the campus is stunning – it's so green and spacious. I'm really looking forward to my work placement.