Engineering (General) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

The Engineering (General) MSc course from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) will develop your understanding of the roles of research, design, analysis and optimisation in advanced engineering careers. You will gain the knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology and gain the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate and maintain engineering products, processes, systems and services.

Specialist modules in a variety of multi-disciplinary engineering topics from mechanical, electrical and civil engineering may be selected based on your own interests.

Special features

• The course is delivered fully online, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments.

• Provides all-round general engineering knowledge and understanding to prepare you to apply existing and emerging technology.

• You will develop your ability to demonstrate effective graduate skills and a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

• Opportunity to study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards a PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree.

Career opportunities:

On successful completion, you will have acquired the general engineering knowledge, understanding and skills along with your own tailored specialist interests, that are relevant to employment within the engineering industry. You will also have developed essential employability skills enhancing your opportunities for relevant careers in the industries such as:

• Aerospace engineer

• Automotive engineer

• Civil engineer

• Controls engineer

• Design engineer

• Electrical engineer

• Energy engineer

• Engineering project manager

• Manufacturing engineer

• Power engineer

• Systems engineer