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University of Glasgow: Mechanical Engineering
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Engineering |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This Masters programme provides advanced experience of the central role that manufacture and design take in the integration of mechanical engineering.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840. Mechanical Engineering is a core engineering discipline that has a long history in the University dating back to the 1760s with academic contributors such as James Watt.
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The School of Engineering has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors in the area of mechanical engineering include Babcock, Howdens and Terex.
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Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked in the top 20 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).
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This MSc is in the process of gaining reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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This taught MSc/PgDip offers a wide exposure to the philosophy and practice of engineering design whilst simultaneously enabling the students to deepen their knowledge of certain engineering disciplines, which have largely been chosen on the basis of the research and design teaching strengths of the discipline. The choice includes Materials and Mechanics, Dynamics and Control, Desalination Technology and Thermal Science.
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The compulsory design part deals with innovation aspects of industrial and mechanical design and the integration of design methods and techniques. Not only is design taught in this way, but also practised in its research activities, both explicitly and implicitly. It is practised explicitly through research in, for instance rapid design and manufacture, and implicitly through the design of, for instance, heart assist devices, paraplegic assist devices and mountain bike components together with apparatus for experiments and for demonstration.
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You will broaden and/or deepen your knowledge of selected engineering disciplines, which have been chosen on the basis of our research strengths, including materials, vibration, control and desalination.
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The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
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This programme has a September and January intake for suitably qualified candidates.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Mechanical Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
You will undertake a project where you will apply your newly learned skills and show to future employers that you have been working on cutting-edge projects relevant to the industry.
Core Courses Engineering Skills M Advanced Manufacture Integrated Engineering Design MSc Project
Optional Courses Advanced Control 5 Thermal Engineering 4 Advanced Thermal Engineering 5 Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems M Control M Dynamics 5 Lasers Materials Engineering Mechanics Of Solids And Structures Ultrasound Technology and Applications Vibration Advanced Ultrasonics
Project MSc Project
CAREER PROSPECTS
Career opportunities include positions in engineering design, materials and mechanics, dynamics, control, desalination technology and thermal science.
Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as Bridon International, Caley Ocean Systems, Aker Solutions, Jacobs Engineering and Schlumberger.
Explore our LinkedIn profile for a flavour of where our most recent graduates work.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Computing Science or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree, with modules in each of Dynamics and Materials Science and Thermodynamics and Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 in core modules. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters programme provides advanced experience of the central role that manufacture and design take in the integration of mechanical engineering.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840. Mechanical Engineering is a core engineering discipline that has a long history in the University dating back to the 1760s with academic contributors such as James Watt.
-
The School of Engineering has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors in the area of mechanical engineering include Babcock, Howdens and Terex.
-
Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked in the top 20 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
This MSc is in the process of gaining reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
-
This taught MSc/PgDip offers a wide exposure to the philosophy and practice of engineering design whilst simultaneously enabling the students to deepen their knowledge of certain engineering disciplines, which have largely been chosen on the basis of the research and design teaching strengths of the discipline. The choice includes Materials and Mechanics, Dynamics and Control, Desalination Technology and Thermal Science.
-
The compulsory design part deals with innovation aspects of industrial and mechanical design and the integration of design methods and techniques. Not only is design taught in this way, but also practised in its research activities, both explicitly and implicitly. It is practised explicitly through research in, for instance rapid design and manufacture, and implicitly through the design of, for instance, heart assist devices, paraplegic assist devices and mountain bike components together with apparatus for experiments and for demonstration.
-
You will broaden and/or deepen your knowledge of selected engineering disciplines, which have been chosen on the basis of our research strengths, including materials, vibration, control and desalination.
-
The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
-
This programme has a September and January intake for suitably qualified candidates.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Mechanical Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
You will undertake a project where you will apply your newly learned skills and show to future employers that you have been working on cutting-edge projects relevant to the industry.
Core Courses ADVANCED MANUFACTURE INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DESIGN
Optional Courses ADVANCED CONTROL 5 THERMAL ENGINEERING 4 ADVANCED THERMAL ENGINEERING 5 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS M CONTROL M DYNAMICS 5 LASERS MATERIALS ENGINEERING MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIBRATION Project MSC PROJECT
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contians the core modules: Materials, thermodynamics, dynamics and maths. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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