Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Broaden your knowledge of key areas of mechanical engineering and explore recent developments in the field.
Broaden your knowledge and explore recent developments in the field
Tailor your studies to meet your career interests across a range of optional modules
Gain substantial expertise in research techniques on an extended individual project
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
1 year, 2 years, 3 years
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Start date
September 2024
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Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
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Fees
£17,600 Home
£40,900 Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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South Kensington
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Course overview
Study the many areas of mechanical engineering on this Master's course.
You'll acquire knowledge and understanding of the state-of-the-art in one or more areas of mechanical engineering and develop transferable skills towards a career in academia or industry.
This course will deepen your appreciation of traditional mechanical engineering topics such as aerotechnologies and engine performance.
You'll also branch out to examine more recent developments in medical engineering, robotics, clean energy and fire science.
An individual project is a key component of this course.
Through this work, you'll explore current research and industrial activity, and gain substantial expertise in a particular area.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll take one core skills module, and complete a research project.
Core modules
Develop a range of skills necessary for the role of the professional engineer. This includes report writing, use and maintenance of an accurate log book, and data and error analysis.
You’ll also choose one optional module from Group A, and five from Group B. Selected examples are outlined here.
Group A
Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and structural analysis to the design of an axial-flow jet engine.
Extend your knowledge of basic solid-mechanics concepts and methods to the modelling and analysis of viscoplastic flow and metal microstructure evolution.
Analyse the design and underlying thermofluid and combustion processes in IC engines, and the design of hybrid, electric and fuel cell powered vehicles.
Explore the fundamental aspects of design and technology of mechanical transmission systems, and develop skills in various engineering science disciplines.
Group B
Gain a working knowledge of modelling, analysis and design methods in relation to continuous and discrete control systems.
Examine fundamental elasticity and plasticity theory, and their associated problems and solutions.
Use the theoretical principles of vibration, and vibration analysis techniques, for the practical solution of vibration problems.
Understand the scientific foundations of combustion and consider the challenges faced in power generation, propulsion and fuel processing.
Appreciate the governing equations for heat and fluid flow problems, and the numerical methods that cover domain and equation discretisation.
Cover essential concepts of composite materials, including the mechanics of fibre and particle reinforced composites.
Receive a basic introduction to the thermal hydraulics of nuclear reactors, and associated issues in fluid mechanics.
Deepen your understanding of energy systems and their environmental impact and explore the most common power and renewable energy systems.
Examine a number of environmental and applied topics in fluid dynamics, and the physical processes that govern a range of industrially and environmentally relevant applications.
Develop your understanding of the operations of an advanced manufacturing machining facility and the diagnostic and improvement action tools used in all industries.
You'll complete a research project based around an engineering topic typically at the frontline of active research in the department.
Work on your research project normally begins in October, when you'll discuss your project in detail with your chosen supervisor.
You'lll carry out experimental and/or computational work, produce a thesis, and give a seminar.
Your written report should contain a detailed exposition of your work, in a style that prepares you for scientific writing.
Teaching and assessment
Balance of teaching and learning
Key
- Lectures, tutorials and lab work
- Independent study
- Research project
- 12% Lectures, tutorials and lab work
- 38% Independent study
- 50% Research project
Teaching and learning methods
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Group practical exercises
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Laboratory work
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Lectures
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Virtual learning environment
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Problem sheets
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Tutorials
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Workshop training
Balance of assessment
Key
- Coursework
- Examination
- Research project
- 15% Coursework
- 35% Examination
- 50% Research project
Assessment methods
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Coursework
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Research project
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Written examinations
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course.
- £80 for all taught Master's applications, excluding those to the Imperial College Business School.
- £100 for all MSc applications to the Imperial College Business School.
- £150 for all MBA applications to the Imperial College Business School.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
Unless you are from an exempt nationality, you will need an ATAS certificate to obtain your visa and study this course.
Nationals from the following countries are exempt: Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, USA and EEA members.
Use this information when applying for an ATAS certificate to study this course:
- CAH code: CAH10-01-02
- Descriptor: mechanical engineering
- Supervisor name: Professor Mike Lowe
Get guidance and support for obtaining an ATAS certificate.
Tuition fees
Home fee
Full-time
£17,600
2 years, part-time
£8,800per year
3 years, part-time
£5,867per year
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the College, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
The government has not yet published the loan amount for students starting courses in Autumn 2024. As a guide, the maximum value of the loan was £12,167 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2023.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Overseas fee
Full-time
£40,900
2 years, part-time
£20,450per year
3 years, part-time
£13,634per year
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the College, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
The government has not yet published the loan amount for students starting courses in Autumn 2024. As a guide, the maximum value of the loan was £12,167 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2023.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Develop transferrable skills across mechanical engineering disciplines.
A large proportion of graduates go on to find appropriate and challenging posts in industry, government, and universities at home and abroad.
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PhD Scholarships will also be offered to the two best students in each of the four categories, covering full tuition fees as well as maintenance payments.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 7022
- Email: kate.lewis@imperial.ac.uk
Course Director: Dr Ulrich Hansen
Visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering website.
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