Overview

This Mechanical Engineering taught MSc/PgDip at University of Glasgow offers a wide exposure to the philosophy and practice of engineering design whilst simultaneously enabling the students to deepen their knowledge of certain engineering disciplines, which have largely been chosen on the basis of the research and design teaching strengths of the discipline. The choice includes Materials and Mechanics, Dynamics and Control, Desalination Technology and Thermal Science.

The compulsory design part deals with innovation aspects of industrial and mechanical design and the integration of design methods and techniques. Not only is design taught in this way, but also practised in its research activities, both explicitly and implicitly. It is practised explicitly through research in, for instance rapid design and manufacture, and implicitly through the design of, for instance, heart assist devices, paraplegic assist devices and mountain bike components together with apparatus for experiments and for demonstration.

You will broaden and/or deepen your knowledge of selected engineering disciplines, which have been chosen on the basis of our research strengths, including materials, vibration, control and desalination.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in engineering design, materials and mechanics, dynamics, control, desalination technology and thermal science.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as Bridon International, Caley Ocean Systems, Aker Solutions, Jacobs Engineering and Schlumberger.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Control 5
Thermal Engineering 4
Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems M
Control M
Lasers
Materials Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Computing Science or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree with at least 3 credit bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering-related subjects at an average grade of pass.
We exceptionally accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 in accepted modules. Extensive work experience may be considered in addition to academic content for those that fall just below the degree requirements listed above
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date.

Tuition Fees

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34470 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12960 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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