Mechanical Engineering MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 30,050 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; GBP 12,300 - home students
Introduction
Develop your knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with the opportunity to specialise in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or material streams.
Newcastle University is home to world-leading and innovative mechanical engineering research. You'll be taught by leaders in their field, giving you an enhanced learning experience.
You'll experience research-led teaching and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance. They're engaged with industry and working across disciplines.
Our Mechanical Engineering MSc programme is 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:
- model engineering structures
- mechanical systems
Mechatronics stream:
You'll:
- gain an understanding of industrial automation, programmable logical controllers (PLCs) and robotics
- gain knowledge and understanding of networking and open communication solutions for automation and FMS cell applications
- acquire knowledge and understanding of key mechatronic concepts and their specific applications to the robust design of mobile robotic systems
- apply mechanical principles to a range of drive systems, assemblies and components with particular reference to transport applications
Mechanical stream:
You'll:
- develop essential skills and understanding of the design of mechanical power transmissions
- gain an understanding of modern energy storage and handling systems including the advantages and limitations of such systems
- identify and evaluate the design for human systems integration
- apply mechanical principles to a range of:
- drive systems
- assemblies and components with particular reference to transport applications
Material stream:
You'll:
- develop essential skills and understanding of the design of mechanical power transmissions
- gain an understanding of lifetime prediction and design for reliability and transfer skills to wider engineering and environmental situations
- understand the development of materials, manufacturing processes and surface engineering requirements of different components used in energy applications
- develop knowledge and skills for the selection and control of appropriate joining technologies for industrial applications with emphasis on:
- welding
- adhesive bonding
- brazing
- soldering
Professional accreditation and recognition
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The course has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under a licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
The accreditation is a mark of assurance that the course meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). This will give you some or most of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Accreditation gives you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs, many of which require Chartered Engineer status.
Rankings
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 200 for Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing - Mechanical - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
Curriculum
What you'll learn
You'll learn core skills in:
- Computer-Aided Design
- finite element analysis
- computer programming
- robotics and Arduino
- problem-solving
- teamwork
- effective communication and presentation (group work/report writing/oral presentation)
- planning and organisation
Mechatronics stream modules
Compulsory modules:
- Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering (20 credits)
- Core Skills (20 credits)
If you have studied on a BEng Mechanical Engineering programme at Newcastle University, you shall replace Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering with the following compulsory module:
- Control of Electric Drives (20 credits)
You will also take the following compulsory modules:
- Industrial Automation, PLCs and Robotics (20 credits)
- Linear Controller Design & State Space with Matlab Applications (20 credits)
- Mechatronics and Mobile Robotics (20 credits)
- Vehicle Dynamics (20 credits)
- MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering (60 credits)
Mechanical stream modules
Compulsory modules:
- Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering (20 credits)
- Core Skills (20 credits)
If you have studied on a BEng Mechanical Engineering programme at Newcastle University, you shall replace Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering with the following compulsory module:
- Control of Electric Drives (20 credits)
You will also take the following compulsory modules:
- Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions (20 credits)
- Energy Sources and Storage (20 credits)
- Human Centered Design and Engineering (20 credits)
- Vehicle Dynamics (20 credits)
- MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering (60 credits)
Material stream modules
Compulsory modules:
- Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering (20 credits)
- Core Skills (20 credits)
If you have studied on a BEng Mechanical Engineering programme at Newcastle University, you shall replace Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering with the following compulsory module:
- Modelling Materials and Processes (20 credits)
You will also take the following compulsory modules:
- Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions (20 credits)
- Lifetime Prediction and Design for Reliability (20 credits)
- Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (20 credits)
- Joining Technology (20 credits)
- MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering (60 credits)
Career Opportunities
Industry links
We have strong industrial links through our research and degree programmes. They address engineering challenges facing both industry and society. This provides you with many benefits:
- industry guest lectures
- projects
- employment opportunities (with added support from our Careers Service)
Graduate destinations
As a graduate, you will have enhanced skills and knowledge. This prepares you for a wide range of careers across mechanical engineering and other engineering sectors, including:
- manufacturing
- renewable energy
- transport
- logistics
- defence
- health
Our graduates have gone on to some high-profile employers, including:
- Network Rail
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Nissan
- BAE Systems
- Dyson Ltd
This course also provides a route into PhD level study.
Admissions
Program Admission Requirements
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