Newcastle University is home to world-leading and innovative mechanical engineering research. You'll be taught by leaders in their field, giving you an enhanced learning experience.
You'll enjoy research-led teaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance, who are engaged with industry and working across disciplines.
Our Mechanical Engineering MSc programme is for graduates in:
mechanical or mechanical-related engineering (eg automotive, aeronautical or design)
mathematics
physics
a related discipline
The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of three streams:
Mechatronics
Mechanical
Material
These specialist streams are designed to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations.
This technical course integrates advanced theory and practice that is shaped by industry. Core elements of the MSc will enable you to research:
model engineering structures
mechanical systems
Mechatronics stream:
You'll:
gain an understanding of industrial automation, programmable logical controllers (PLCs) and robotics
gain knowledge and understanding of networking and open communication solutions for automation and FMS cell applications
acquire knowledge and understanding of key mechatronic concepts and their specific applications to the robust design of mobile robotic systems
apply mechanical principles to a range of drive systems, assemblies and components with particular reference to transport applications
Mechanical stream:
You'll:
develop essential skills and understanding of the design of mechanical power transmissions
gain an understanding of modern energy storage and handling systems including the advantages and limitations of such systems
identify and evaluate design for human systems integration
apply mechanical principles to a range of:
drive systems
assemblies and components with particular reference to transport applications
Material stream:
You'll:
develop essential skills and understanding of the design of mechanical power transmissions
gain an understanding of lifetime prediction and design for reliability and transfer skills to wider engineering and environmental situations
understand the development of materials, manufacturing processes and surface engineering requirements of different components used in energy applications
develop knowledge and skills for the selection and control of appropriate joining technologies for industrial applications with emphasis on:
welding
adhesive bonding
brazing
soldering
