Master in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Degree Meng

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About this course

Learn how to apply mathematics, materials science, and production engineering to design solutions for sustainable manufacturing.

Start at undergraduate level and get a master's in 4 years. You'll gain knowledge in all aspects of mechanical engineering and then specialise in manufacturing and explore this field in more depth.

Discover how to apply your theoretical understanding to a wide range of real world design problems studying on our integrated master's course.

In the first two years, you'll learn the fundamental elements of successful mechanical engineering. As you progress through the programme you'll study more specialist manufacturing subjects such as:

• engineering design and management
• manufacturing and materials
• supply chain management
• composites engineering design and mechanics

Year in industry

Enhance your employability by taking this course with a paid industrial placement year.

Apply using:

Course name: Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing with Industrial Placement Year

UCAS code: H3H8

You'll spend this extra year at an engineering firm, applying the skills and knowledge you've learned so far.

The fee for the year is 20% of the standard annual tuition fee.