MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
Key Information
Campus location
Wheatley, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 16,600 / per year *
Application deadline
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* UK students full-time: £9,400 | International/EU students full-time: £16,600
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Introduction
Superb industry links and world-class research make Oxford Brookes one of the best places in the UK to study Mechanical Engineering at the postgraduate level.
Take charge of your career by building on your undergraduate degree. You will develop your professional skills and prepare for professional practice at a senior level.
The course covers research, development and practice in advanced engineering design. Using the most advanced CAD packages, you will learn the techniques to analyse and test your designs. And then move on to full design implementation.
Our teaching staff have exceptional knowledge and expertise in their fields. They include world leaders in research on sustainable engineering, materials and joining technology. Teaching is centred around our state-of-the-art laboratories in a purpose-designed engineering building.
We are located in the heart of one of Europe’s highest concentrations of high-tech businesses. Our close industry links enable us to organise site visits that allow you to explore technical challenges and the latest technology.
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Curriculum
Learning and assessment
The course is structured around three periods:
- Semester 1 runs from September to December
- Semester 2 from January to May
- the summer period completes the year until the beginning of September.
To qualify for a master's degree you must pass 180 module credits, including the dissertation.
Study modules
Compulsory modules
- Engineering Business Management (20 credits)
This module provides you with an understanding of the management skills and knowledge that are important in engineering industries. - Engineering Reliability and Risk Management (20 credits)
This module covers the principles and techniques for improving the reliability of engineering components and systems, predicting their life and managing technical risk. - Advanced Strength of Components (20 credits)
This module develops knowledge and skills in fatigue and fracture analysis which is used to predict the conditions for fatigue failure and fracture and the life of mechanical components. - Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design (20 credits)
This module consolidates and refines your ability to tackle advanced and complex interdisciplinary design projects based on the principle of "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving" or known as the TRIZ principle. - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (20 credits)
This module looks at the analysis, quantification, characterization and diagnosis of the noise, vibration and harshness of automotive components and assemblies. - Real-time Embedded Robotics Systems (20 credits)
This module addresses the low-level embedded systems aspects of robotic development. Embedded systems are based on small scale controller boards with a variety of input/output mechanisms. The integration of low-level control with actuators and sensors requires a specific understanding of the commonly used controllers and their interfaces.
Final project
- Msc Dissertation (60 credits)
The Dissertation (core, triple credit) is an individual project on a topic from mechanical engineering, offering an opportunity to specialise in a particular area of your choice. In addition to developing a high level of expertise in a particular area of mechanical engineering, including the use of industry-standard software and/or experimental work, the module will also provide you with research skills, planning techniques, project management. Whilst a wide range of industry-sponsored projects are available (e.g. Far-Axon, Clayex/Dymola, Tranquillity Aerospace, Norbar, etc.), students are also able to undertake their own projects in the UK and abroad, to work in close co-operation with a research, industrial or commercial organisation.
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Career Opportunities
Our graduates enjoy the very best employment opportunities, with hundreds of engineering students have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of industries.