Mechanical Engineering MSc
- Engineering, electronics and robotics
- Postgraduate
Get your career off to a roaring start with the Mechanical Engineering MSc course from Kingston University. The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons).
Explore the science of designing, manufacturing and maintaining machinery
Gain the technological knowledge and industrial management skills the industry demands.
Our Mechanical Engineering MSc course will broaden your understanding of mechanical engineering design, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. As well as improving your technical skills and knowledge, the programme will also develop your professional, analytical and management skills. For example, you will gain communication, teamwork, IT and problem-solving skills.
The course also enables you to specialise in a field of interest during an individual research-based project. This opportunity can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion.
Plus, at our Roehampton Vale campus, the £4 million Hawker Wing provides improved learning and teaching facilities for students and staff. You will also have access to a modern environment with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, including:
- 3D printing machines for printing polymers, composites, ceramics and metals
- Automotive testing facilities
- Materials testing lab equipped with various mechanical testing, fatigue test, and microscopy
- Dedicated postgraduate workroom with high spec PCs with latest computational software
I selected Kingston University because it offers excellent engineering tools, module options and lecture content. The facilities in the workshops and laboratories are also impressive. Since graduating, I have achieved IEng status and also successfully designed, manufactured and launched my own consumer product into the UK marketplace.
Why choose this course
On our Mechanical Engineering MSc programme, each module combines a stimulating mix of lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations. Through your choice of modules, you can tailor the course to your career ambitions.
During your Industrial Project Review and Analysis, you will have the opportunity to analyse and solve a real-world engineering problem using cutting-edge technologies. These include finite element modelling and analysis (FEM/FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and mechanism design, analysis and control as part of computer-aided engineering (CAE).
Many of our staff are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies. Current research projects at the Applied Engineering Research Centre cover CFD and fire modelling, applied engineering, manufacturing, and material processing and surface engineering.
Our lively research culture is also reflected in regular activities and seminars. Recent examples include nanoengineered coatings for leading-edge protection of wind turbine blades, interphase cellulosic bio-nanocomposites and fire behaviour in ventilated compartments using CFD. We've also recently covered mechanical and biological performance in bone tissue engineering, and heat transfer in laser-induced heating and melting of metal particles.
Discover mechanical engineering
Hear from our students and academics as they share what it's like to study mechanical engineering at Kingston. Learn about the facilities, opportunities and skills you can develop throughout your studies.
This course is currently going through the process of reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the intake of 2026 and beyond.
The MSc meets, in part, the academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng, will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational basis for CEng registration.
Graduates from an accredited MSc programme, who do not also have an appropriately accredited honours degree, will not be regarded as having the exemplifying qualifications for CEng registration. As such, they will need to have their first qualification individually assessed through the individual case procedure if they wish to progress to CEng.
Find out more about Further Learning by visiting the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website.
Check the Engineering Council website for more information about accredited degrees.
Course content
The programme is structured so that students have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of mechanical design engineering, modern materials application and advanced manufacturing technology. It is built on a comprehensive use of advanced computer-based mechanical engineering design analysis and problem solving using cutting-edge technologies such as finite elements analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mechanism design analysis and control. Students are also able to gain the management and business skills necessary to take on leadership roles in major engineering projects.
The course is delivered with the support of external industrial speakers who bring their experience into the classroom so that students can learn how real problems can be solved using the techniques they have learned in the lectures. Innovative teaching methods, with the aid of a virtual learning platform, are used inside and outside the classroom to enhance the students' learning experience.
One of the main features of the course is that many of its subject materials are highly research oriented and taught by active and internationally-recognised research academics in the Faculty. This gives students the additional opportunity to deepen their subject interest by selecting a research-based project dissertation.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Please note: Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Modules
Core modules
Optional modules
Professional placement
Engineer your future
Meet our engineering students and hear about their experiences at Kingston University, the opportunities they’ve embraced and how they’re preparing for their future careers.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this course typically progress to roles in the white goods industries and automotive and manufacturing sectors, such as:
- mechanical engineer
- project engineer
- design engineer
- quality engineer
- maintenance engineer
- automotive engineer
Work placement scheme
This course, like many postgraduate courses at Kingston University, enables students to integrate a 12-month work placement into their course. You are responsible for finding and securing your own professional placement, which can be highly competitive but also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare yourself if this is the route you wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a Student Route visa.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Fees for future course years
Part time
If you start your second year straight after Year 1, you will pay the same fee for both years.
If you take a break before starting your second year, or if you repeat modules from Year 1 in Year 2, the fee for your second year may increase.
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree. Find out more through the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying Mechanical Engineering MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
How to apply
Before you apply
Please read the entry criteria carefully to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
How to apply online
Use the course selector drop-down at the top of this page to choose your preferred course, start date and mode, then click 'Apply now'. You will be taken to our Online Student Information System (OSIS) where you will complete your application.
If you’re starting a new application, you’ll need to select ‘new user’ and set up a username and password. This will allow you to save and return to your application.
Application deadlines
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Information required to confirm your place
If English is not your first language, we will require proof of your proficiency to allow us to confirm your place on the course. This will generally be either an IELTS or TOEFL test certificate, which can be forwarded to us after you have submitted your application. If you do not hold a formal English language qualification, please indicate how you have acquired your proficiency in written and spoken English.
After you have applied
If the postgraduate admissions tutor requires further information or wishes to invite you to interview, they will contact you directly. You will then hear whether your application has been successful.
If you do not clearly meet the standard entry requirements and the admission tutor wishes to see a portfolio from you, you will be sent an email asking you to upload your portfolio to your Kingston University OSIS account. Further details on how to do this will be provided at the time.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
The skills I have gained in CAD/CAM and financial resourcing can be directly transferred to the workplace and help towards gaining Chartered Engineer status. I would recommend investing in a postgraduate qualification to anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and commercial awareness.
I'm now a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer within the R&D department at Formula One Management where I develop mechanical solutions to support F1 broadcasting activities.
