Mechanical Engineering (Masters) | University of Bedfordshire

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About the course

This Master’s is based within our new STEM building so you have ready access to our up-to-the-minute engineering laboratories. You also benefit from the University’s developing relationship with The Welding Institute in Cambridge.

The course brings together postgraduate taught courses a new exciting research centre field trips to a state-of-the-art engineering and business facility and access to our leading-edge technology and tools. You learn the latest technologies used in the mechanical sector with an emphasis on putting your understanding of theory into real-life practice.

Why choose this course?

Expand your understanding of advanced mechanical systems including sustainable energy systems
Undertake units in applied heat transfer thermofluids and computational fluid dynamics as well as mechanical dynamics and mechatronics
Study at The Welding Institute in Cambridge where you can work with cutting-edge business
Our staff’s research expertise feeds back into their teaching creating a supportive learning environment and practice-based training
Have the opportunity to complete a project on an industrially relevant topic

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Course Leader - Dr Rohitha Weerasinghe

Dr Rohitha Weerasinghe is a Senior Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from Imperial College London where he read gas turbine combustion, he worked in academia as well as in the industry for more than 20 years. He has specific expertise in Energy, Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics and energy modelling with working experience in the building industry as a principal energy and sustainability specialist.

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What will you study?

Research Methodologies And Project Management

This unit introduces students to research and the methodologies used to underpin scientific work, data analysis, hypotheses establishment and artefact validation in understanding research in an appropriate subject discipline. The material in this unit is carefully designed to meet students’ needs and requirements for their programme of study along with essential project management skills to support their research activities. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of tools, techniques, methodologies and processes in the field of project management which encapsulate both modern and traditional approaches as an essential preparation for the dissertation stage. The unit also draws on expertise from other departments within the university including library services, the careers and employability service and the English language centre to support students in the best possible way.

Advanced Mechanical Systems And Sustainable Energy Systems

The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practices associated with the design and performance analysis of sustainable energy systems and associated mechanical and thermal energy concepts. It will also provide an you opportunity to experience the process of producing preliminary designs for power and energy systems and their sub-systems.

Mechanical Dynamics And Mechatronics

This unit is designed for you to acquire good knowledge and understanding of typical sensors, actuators, control strategies, interface technology and applying them effectively in electro-mechanical systems.

Applied Heat Transfer, Thermofluids And Computational Fluid Dynamics

This unit is designed for you to acquire advanced knowledge, understanding and skill in applications and developments of heat transfer, principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, thermodynamic processes and systems relating to thermofluids, with applications in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Msc Project - Mechanical Engineering

The project unit is essential for you to use and develop comprehensive skills and knowledge gained from other units and from your wider educational and working background in a major integrative exercise. While working creatively under the appropriate guidance of a member of staff, you will generate an idea and demonstrate your ability to develop it further, producing a suitable artefact by applying your technical, analytical, practical and managerial skills in an integrated manner. You are required to emphasise on a topic which sufficiently reflects on the course you are studying.
The project unit is aiming at your ability to demonstrate that you have the appropriate level of intellectual skills (ability to synthesise, criticise, develop and integrate material that you have met in the taught units); to identify problems, analyse situations and develop solutions; to develop your project management skills to schedule your time and work and to schedule resources under supervision; to carry out and present in an organised way a substantial body of original work.

How will you be assessed?

The assessment strategy used is a balance of coursework group and individual reports portfolios presentations and exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of some coursework. The method used for the assessments will depend on the nature of the subject being taught in the unit and the most appropriate method has been chosen. Feedback and advice will be provided at key points throughout students course so that students can gain an insight into whether students work is meeting the necessary targets.

Careers

With the course’s emphasis on exploring the latest technologies within the mechanical engineering sector you are ready to apply the latest real-life theory and practice to a range of settings and tools. This opens the way to careers in automotive railway and aerospace engineering; energy including sustainable systems; and construction to name a few.

Roles include mechanical engineer; automotive or aerospace engineer; civil engineer; utilities engineer; and CAD technician. The wider skills you build in taking this Master’s – such as those in IT and maths – make other career paths an option such as management finance and teaching.

You may also wish to continue your studies with an MSc by Research or PhD in a related field.

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area

Entry Requirements

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk