Program Description
Mechanical engineers are both generalists and specialists, bringing broad expertise and specialised mastery to their roles as project managers, leaders and innovators. This program is designed to expand students' core knowledge of the discipline while enhancing their skills as a specialist in either design or manufacture.
The program was developed according to the UK Engineering Council's benchmark requirements for professional engineering, ensuring students will enter the workforce with the relevant capabilities that employers value. It is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Furthermore, the university's industrial advisory board offers strong connections to industry.
GCU's mechanical engineering department contributes to important research in the discipline, investigating topics like materials and manufacturing, finite element analysis, computer-aided design and manufacture, and machine condition monitoring.
The MSc Mechanical Engineering curriculum encourages students to develop as a professional as well as an engineer.
- Build interpersonal skills to succeed as a team member and manager
- Explore topics such as project planning and methodology, strategy and innovation, and computer-aided engineering
- Practise managing resources and meeting project objectives
- Choose from two options for specialisation: Design or Manufacture
