Overview

The Mechanical Engineering programme at The University of the Highlands and Islands 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.

Special features

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

Provides a combination of general engineering knowledge and specialisation in mechanical 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced mechanical engineering

Renewable energy technologies

Safety case studies

Tidal, wave and future energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 5 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BEng (Hons) in Engineering with a minimum award of 2:2 (or equivalent)

Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) to the appropriate degree level will also be considered and will be assessed on an individual basis

Tuition Fee

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International

10800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 GBP per year during 18 months.
National

5490 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5490 GBP per year during 18 months.

Rest of the UK: £8,100 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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