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Mechanical Engineering at De MontFort University at Main

Maximize employment opportunities on this course, which responds to the UK engineering skills gap and the global demand for multiskilled engineers by providing industry-relevant content, placement opportunities and input from research-active teaching staff. This means De Montfort University's graduates are equipped to work at the forefront of this exciting industry in roles responsible for designing and developing the world.

Students will grow their skills across core engineering disciplines by studying modules such as Advanced Solid Mechanics and Advanced Thermodynamics, and by choosing from a range of optional modules, including Resource Efficient Design, Robotics and Digital Manufacturing. Students will be supported by De Montfort University's academics and technicians with their individual project, a substantial piece of work focused on their specific research interests. 

In addition, students will learn about the environmental impact of human activities and energy consumption, as well as the role of the mechanical engineer in seeking solutions to the immediate needs of society. The course builds students' transferable skills by giving them an insight into the engineering business environment and by broadening their understanding of other engineering disciplines. 

De Montfort University's graduates are working as engineers in design, development, research and manufacturing roles for companies including BMW, Siemens and Ricardo.

Key features:

  • Accredited by the IET, which ensures students will develop the appropriate skills and knowledge for an engineering career and professional registration. 
  • Learn from research-active teaching staff who are involved in research areas including combustion modelling and energy conversion, computational theology and surface engineering. 
  • Develop practical skills in De Montfort University's facilities, which include laboratories for the study of thermo-fluids, solid mechanics and dynamics with control, an energy laboratory for thermodynamics, and mechanical workshops fitted with computer numerical control machine tools. 
  • Meet like-minded people and get hands-on engineering experience by joining student societies, including DMU Racing, where students design and build a car to race at Silverstone. 
  • Boost career prospects through an optional one-year placement where students can gain industrial experience in their area of interest. Previous Engineering students have undertaken placements with companies including, Caterpillar and Network Rail.
  • Prepare for a career in a wide range of industries including robotics and automation, machine vision, consumer products and manufacturing. Opportunities also exist for further academic study towards a doctorate degree and a career in research.  
Level Masters
Discipline Engineering
Duration 12 months
Intakes Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 17100
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6
TOEFL Not Accepted
PTE Not Accepted
Duolingo Not Accepted
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70%

Rankings
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ARWU 757
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Shanghai Ranking

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