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Cover a range of topics at the cutting edge of mechanical engineering using the latest digital tools. Benefit from industrial links with the Institute for Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP). Apply the latest technologies to real and current engineering problems.
Register your interestThis course will cover a range of topics at the cutting edge of the discipline using the latest digital tools. You'll study core aspects of Mechanical Engineering along with their application in design and manufacturing. The project module will also develop your research skills and you'll learn how to apply the latest technologies to real and current engineering problems.
Project work will be a strong focus of the course and you'll learn interactively by applying the skills you develop using our recently upgraded lab facilities.
You'll be taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical activities and project work. Assessment methods will include coursework and exams.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
International students must apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate in order to study this course in the UK. You must apply for this before we can issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you will need when applying for a visa. Read more about the ATAS scheme on the gov.uk website.
Annual tuition fees are:
*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss nationals are classed as international, however 21/22 entrants will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the (postgraduate) home tuition fee rate for the duration of their studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the other scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MSc will help develop you into a critical, questioning problem solver who can identify problems and apply technology to improve and optimise industrial processes – these are the skills industry needs.
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as McLaren Automotive, General Motors, Jaguar, Perkins Engines, GSK, Northumbrian Water, Hitachi and Parametrics Technology. Other graduates conduct research in major automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan.
Our Engineering team is engaged in a wide range of industry projects via AMAP including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Consultancy. AMAP is also host to the North East Maintenance Forum (NEMF) – a quarterly meeting attended by a wide range of industrial representatives from a number of sectors including manufacturing, process industries and utilities. Several academics are also engaged in activities with professional engineering institutions such as the The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Formula Student
If you’re looking for extra-curricular opportunities, why not join the University of Sunderland’s Formula Student motorsport team? Each year the team work together to design, build and test a single-seater racing car in preparation for the IMechE Formula Student competition held annually at Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix.
The competition encourages many different skills and talents. These include: engineering, management, production, administration, accounting, marketing, advertising, public relations, as well as teamwork and co-operation. It’s ideal for helping to prepare for life after university in any career path, and the team welcome not just engineers but anyone who has an interest in motorsport and wants to improve their skills.
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