Engineering MSc

Overview Updated 02/01/2019
Our MSc in Engineering will build on your broad engineering background, giving you a greater depth of knowledge and experience. You can study this course full-time over one year or part-time over two years, to suit your work and personal life.

Additional
Information
Methods of Learning
We take a range of approaches to teaching and learning, including seminar and case study discussions, lectures and practical sessions, with a strong industry focus. This very specialist course ensures that you are given the attention you deserve from staff who are approachable and helpful with a wide range of specialist backgrounds in both research and consultancy.
Course Details
The course is made up of four compulsory modules, two optional modules and a dissertation, ensuring that you have covered the essentials, but also had the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests. Theoretical lectures and seminars are reinforced by engineering examples and case studies and the use of our computer simulation tools and laboratories.
Schedule and Assessments
Sessions are held for one or two days per week, depending on your module choices. You will be assessed through coursework, oral presentations, group work, practical reports, critical reviews, and a substantial individual research project.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
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Applying for 2019
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Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area. We expect that you will have a knowledge of Engineering from almost any discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) and are interested in developing their engineering skills in the area of modelling, control and sustainability.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
for study at postgraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
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Advanced Control Technology (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM007Core Module Y
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Computer-Aided Analysis and Visualisation of Mechanical Systems (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM004Core Module Y
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Condition Monitoring (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM008Core Module Y
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Individual Engineering Project (60 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM005Core Module Y
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Mathematical Modelling (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM001Core Module Y
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Professional Practice for Technologists (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM009Core Module Y
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System Dynamics and Vibrations (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: ENGM002Core Module Y
Facilities &
Special Features
- We enrol small cohorts onto our postgraduate courses to ensure you receive personalised support and guidance throughout your programme.
- You will benefit from industry workshops, innovative laboratories and computer-aided design suites.
- Collaboration between The University of Northampton and local engineering companies (NETP), who provide paid placements opportunities for University students

Fees & Funding
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,750
Part Time: £3,750 (Year one 100 Credits) £3,000 (Year two 80 Credits)
Postgraduate Loans
If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England
*Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,625
Part Time: £3,675 Year 1 (100 Credits) Year 2 (80 Credits) 2,940
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,750
For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International : £12,200
For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.
Scholarships
Dr Mike Daniel Research Degree Scholarship
The Dr Mike Daniel Research Degree Scholarship awards £500 to a postgraduate research degree student at the University of Northampton. Dr Mike Daniel was Pro…
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

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