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Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc Gain an advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering and benefit from a range of staff expertise.
This course will provide graduates with an advanced knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering in three ways. First, high–quality taught modules will introduce advanced mechanical engineering topics, such as turbomachinery design, computational stress analysis, plates and shells, contact and friction. Second, a substantial group design element will equip you with the ability to carry out advanced design in multinational teams using appropriate design standards and sophisticated engineering analysis tools. Finally, a major research and development project allows you to demonstrate the ability to work independently on a complex topic and demonstrate initiative in solving engineering challenges.
Course fact file Course length 1 year full–time. Entry requirements A 2:1 UK Honours degree or equivalent. This should normally be in an appropriate engineering or engineering–related subject including modules in applied mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mathematics for engineers and scientists. This course is under review and may change. Please check our website for more details/any updates.
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Durham University has many researchers tackling problems relevant to industry and society. These are organised into three research challenges: sustainable infrastructure, future energy systems, and next generation materials and microsystems. These broad interdisciplinary challenges will form the topics of many of the substantial projects that you will undertake. Durham students are uniquely placed to take advantage of a broad range of expertise in a general engineering department.
Typical course content Core modules: • Research and Development Project • Group Design Project • Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery
Examples of optional modules: • Thermodynamics and Fluids • Applied Mechanics.
• Solid Mechanics. Teaching and learning The modules include lectures, laboratory experiments, and a group design project.
Assessment Assessment includes a major individual research and development project, a poster presentation and an oral exam.