The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management

Nivedita Kulkarni, MSc(Res) Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Key facts

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
  • 1 year full-time

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

A 2:1 in mechanical engineering or a related subject. If you have qualifications in other science/engineering subjects such as maths or physics, or you have relevant professional experience, we’ll consider your application.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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

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About the course

Interested in a management career? This course combines advanced mechanical engineering subjects with management modules specially designed for engineers. You'll complete a research project that brings together technical and management issues. And you can choose taught modules that support your project work.

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

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.

A world-famous department

This is one of the largest, most respected mechanical engineering departments in the UK. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise put us in the top three.
Our reputation for excellence attracts world-class staff and students. They’re involved in projects like improving car designs and designing jaw replacements – projects that make a difference.

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.

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

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