2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering
| Programme code: | MSE-ADVME-FT | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full 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 modules:
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5845M | Professional Project | 60 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) | |
| MECH5865M | Team Design and Build Project | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules:
| MECH5185M | Automotive Chassis Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5195M | Automotive Driveline Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5320M | Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5390M | Tribology and Surface Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5490M | Biomaterials | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5495M | Engineering Psychology and Human Factors | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5500M | Functional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course) | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5680M | Advanced Finite Element Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5700M | Aerospace Structures | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5740M | Rotary Wing Aircraft | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5760M | Vehicle and Product Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 06/09/2018
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