Our Mechanical Engineering MSc will develop your knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with the opportunity to specialise in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or material streams.

About this course

Newcastle University is home to world-leading and innovative mechanical engineering research, giving you an enhanced learning experience. Taught by leaders in their field you will benefit from research-led teaching and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance by engaging with industry and working across disciplines.

Our MSc programme is designed for graduates in:

mechanical or mechanical-related engineering (eg automotive, aeronautical or design)
mathematics
physics
a related discipline

The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of three streams:

Mechatronics
Mechanical
Material

This technical course integrates advanced theory and practice that is shaped by industry. Core elements of the MSc will enable you to research and model engineering structures and mechanical systems.

We have strong industrial links through our research and degree programmes. They address engineering challenges facing both industry and society, providing you with many benefits:

industry guest lectures
projects
employment opportunities (with added support from our Careers Service)

Your development

You will develop skills in:

mechanical engineering principles, practices, materials, components and systems
research and information retrieval
critical evaluation and effective application
current and developing practices in the field

In addition you'll:

analyse structures and stress calculation
solve differential equations in MATLAB (data analysis, algorithm and modelling platform) with dynamic simulation
explore data analysis and visualisation in MATLAB and Python
develop skills in engineering design and analysis in CAD and FEA