The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

We're one of the largest and most respected mechanical engineering departments in the UK. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise we came second in the league table of departments in our field.

About the course

1 year full-time

This course is aimed at engineering students interested in a management career in industry and combines advanced mechanical engineering subjects with management modules specially designed for engineers.

You'll be able to undertake a research project that brings together both technical and management issues, and you can choose from a wide range of optional modules to support this.

Core modules

  • Research Project
  • Marketing Management
  • The Professional Responsibility of Engineers
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Strategy and Business Planning
  • Dissertation Planning
  • Organic Knowledge Management

Optional modules

A range including:

  • Reciprocating Engines
  • Signal Processing and Instrumentation
  • Experimental Stress Analysis
  • Computer Modelling and Validation
  • Aerodynamic Design
  • Tribology of Machine Elements
  • Theory and Application of Turbulence
  • Engineering Composite Materials
  • Structural Vibrations; Computational Fluid Dynamics

Teaching

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Small group work
  • Online modules

Assessment

  • Formal examinations
  • Coursework assignments
  • Dissertation

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related course. If you have excellent qualifications in other science/engineering subjects such as maths or physics, or have appropriate professional experience, we'll consider your application.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E:  me-pgadmit@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 7751

Nivedita Kulkarni, MSc(Res) Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Your career

Our courses are designed to meet the needs of industry. You'll gain practical experience of research, including training in research methods and management that will prepare you for a career in industry.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for Arup, Rolls-Royce and Network Rail. Alternatively, our courses are ideal preparation for further research at PhD level.

"I am working on Detached Eddy Simulation of aerodynamic flows in CFD. I think my MSc brought me to a stage where I had a plethora of options to excel in my profession. After gaining my MSc degree with distinction, I continued on to a PhD. I have enjoyed the unique experience of Sheffield as a beautiful, safe and friendly city, as well as its academic excellence. I have been using the world- class computational facilities along with extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff. Overall, it has been an experience I shall always cherish."
Naveed Durrani
Graduate

Discovery and knowledge

Our reputation for excellence attracts world-class staff and students who are passionate about their subject. They’re involved in exciting, real-world projects like improving car designs or designing jaw replacements: things that will make a difference to our lives.

We have a number of internationally renowned research centres that provide a focus for interdisciplinary activities and research. These include the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, the Composite Systems Innovation Centre (CSIC), the Institute for Microstructural and Mechanical Process Engineering (IMMPETUS), the Leonardo Centre for Tribology, and the Low Carbon Combustion Centre (LCCC).

International student support

As an international student studying with us, you’ll get a full induction, personal tutor and additional English language support if you need it.

Learning environment

We have recently finished refurbishing a large section of our laboratory space and have invested over £350,000 in equipment for our teaching labs and mechanical engineering workshop, including new fatigue testing facilities and a 3D printer.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form