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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Part-Time)

Programme code:MSE-ADVME-PTUCAS code:
Duration:24 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Professor Timothy Cockerill Contact address:T.Cockerill@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

A UK bachelor degree (Hons) minimum 2:1 in a related engineering discipline or equivalent and to include advanced mathematics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials and dynamics.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

(a) School of Mechanical Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

(b) Via the Examination Procedures of the School of Mechanical Engineering

Programme specification:

The programme will:

1. Offer a broad range of advanced subjects across mechanical engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of computational methods and packages in mechanical engineering analysis, design and manufacture.

2. Be individually tailored by the student to suit his/her particular needs and interests, by selecting modules from a wide range of options. It is aimed at graduate engineers who wish to pursue a career in industry using advanced engineering techniques.


3. Provide in depth knowledge in specific subject areas to those graduates who are considering a research career in either industry or academia.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

MECH5315MEngineering Computational Methods15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 90 credits over years 1 and 2 from the following optional modules (with a maximum of 20 credits at level 3):

MECH3900Finite Element Methods of Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH5090MMechatronics and Robotics Applications15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5185MAutomotive Chassis Engineering15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5195MAutomotive Driveline Engineering15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5320MEnergy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5410MSurface Engineering15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5490MBiomaterials (Short Course)15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5500MFunctional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course)15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5570MIntroduction to Tribology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5700MAerospace Structures15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5740MRotary Wing Aircraft15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5760MVehicle and Product Systems Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5770MComputational Fluid Dynamics Analysis15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

MECH5825MProfessional Project75 credits1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 90 credits over years 1 and 2 from the following optional modules (with a maximum of 20 credits at level 3):

MECH3900Finite Element Methods of Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH5090MMechatronics and Robotics Applications15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5185MAutomotive Chassis Engineering15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5195MAutomotive Driveline Engineering15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5320MEnergy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5410MSurface Engineering15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5490MBiomaterials (Short Course)15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5500MFunctional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course)15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5570MIntroduction to Tribology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5700MAerospace Structures15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5740MRotary Wing Aircraft15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5760MVehicle and Product Systems Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5770MComputational Fluid Dynamics Analysis15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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