About Msc Advanced Mechanical Engineering With Industrial Placement in University of Strathclyde
Study with us
- gain in-depth technical understanding and practical experience
- choose to follow a specialist named stream
- undertake an industrial placement of 8 to 12 weeks
- complete an individual project with an industry theme or aligned to engineering research at Strathclyde
Why this course?
This 18-month MSc course has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical topics. You’ll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement.
Mechanical engineers are currently in demand in all types of industry. You’ll gain the specialist and generic skills necessary to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities, with practical experience provided by the industrial placement.
What you’ll study
You can take up to nine technical modules and three generic modules. You'll also undertake an industrial placement and an individual project.
Further details about the available modules can found in the 'course content' tab.
MSc students take on an individual project which allows study of a selected topic in-depth. This may be an industry-themed project or one aligned to engineering research at Strathclyde. The dissertation can be linked to the industrial placement and worked on together with the industrial partner.
Careers
We work closely with the University's Careers Service. They offer advice and guidance on career planning and looking for and applying for jobs. In addition, they administer and publicise graduate and work experience opportunities.
High-calibre mechanical engineers are in demand throughout the world. This course is designed to meet industrial demand for qualified staff in the area of mechanical engineering. It's particularly suitable for graduate engineers in the following sectors:
- aerospace
- automotive
- biomedical
- construction
- manufacturing
- power
- railway
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
recognised Indian institution.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
- PTE : 58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
University of Strathclyde Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Established |
1964 |
Rank |
Scottish University of the Year, 2020 |
Common Deadline |
January 15 |
Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses |
Academic Departments |
4 |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
Acceptance rate |
42% |
Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and awards |
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
Name of Faculty/Program |
Fee (in GBP) |
BBA |
17,500 |
Biomedical Engineering |
21,500 |
Computer & Information Sciences |
18,100 |
Mathematics & Statistics |
15,300 |
Architecture |
18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
Name of Faculty |
Fee (in GBP) |
Faculty of humanities & social science |
15,300 |
Strathclyde Business School |
24,300 |
Faculty of Science |
20,350 |
Faculty of Engineering |
20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
Food, local travel, laundry, among others |
100 |
Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. |
16.22 |
Total |
216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.