Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

MSc/PgD Mechanical Engineering (with options in Design or Manufacture)
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E: seccourses@gcal.ac.uk
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Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time PgD: Nine months
Full-time MSc: One year
Part-time MSc: Two years
Number of Places:
10
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
SAAS funding may be available.
Please contact the programme administator
for further details. £3,315 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
Either 100% coursework or a combination of
coursework and written examination,
depending on module content
Programme Structure:
Core Modules: Project Planning &
Methodology; Strategy & Innovation;
Quality Assurance
Specialist Modules (Design): Applied
Thermodynamics & Computational Fluid
Dynamics; Advanced Engineering Mechanics
(Structures); Mechanical Condition
Monitoring; Advanced Engineering
Mechanics (Dynamics); Computational
Mechanics
Specialist Modules (Manufacture):
Advanced Manufacturing Simulation;
Maintenance Management; Advanced
Materials & Processes; Manufacture
Management; Safety & Safety Management
Note: These advanced modules provide the
student with an exciting opportunity to gain
further expertise in state-of-the-art software
within the area of mechanical design,
including 3D modelling and manufacturing
simulation and management
The Masters programme in Mechanical Engineering specialises within two study options,
Design and Manufacture. These options share a number of common modules that directly
reflect the activities of a professional mechanical engineer. The development of these Masters
options is in direct response to the specification of benchmark requirements for professional
engineering competence by the UK’s Engineering Council (UK-SPEC).
Mechanical Engineers have traditionally been not only specialists, but also generalists, who have the
breadth of expertise necessary for operation as project managers, leaders and innovators. This programme
will, in addition to advancing the core knowledge base of the discipline in whatever option is studied,
provide the necessary and continuing development of appropriate inter-personal skills at this level and
therefore enable management of resources and planning objectives.
The programme consists of two parts, the Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) and the Master of Science
Degree (MSc). The Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) consists of eight taught modules (three core and five
specialist). The MSc students will be required to carry out a major project (normally within an industrial
environment) and submit a final report for examination. This will be completed over a four month period
following the PgD. The MSc can be completed over a one year period in the full-time mode.
The MSc in Mechanical Engineering has very strong industrial links through its industrial advisory
board, undergraduate placement scheme and its highly successful part-time undergraduate programmes.
The school participates in many research activities within the area of mechanical engineering. This includes;
advanced materials and manufacturing processes, finite element analysis, computer-aided design and
manufacture and machine condition monitoring.
The expected normal entry requirement for this programme would be the prior attainment of an upper
second class or equivalent BEng(Hons) degree, or other appropriate and equivalent degree qualification in a
suitable mechanical or manufacturing engineering discipline.
For mature candidates, equivalence to an Honours degree may be demonstrated through the
university’s procedures for the Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPL).
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 6.0 (with no single
element below 5.5) or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer