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MSc Engineering (General)

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The course will develop your understanding of the roles of research, design, analysis, and optimization in advanced engineering careers. You will gain the knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology and gain the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, and maintain engineering products, processes, systems, and services.

Specialist modules in a variety of multi-disciplinary engineering topics from mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering may be selected based on your interests.

This program has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as meeting the UK Engineering Council requirements for the Further Learning portion of Chartered Engineer (CEng) professional registration.  To meet the educational requirements in full for Chartered Engineer registration, graduates will also need to present an accredited level 6 qualification or equivalent and meet specific membership and professional achievement criteria specific to the professional body through which application for professional registration is made.

Special features

  • The course is delivered fully online, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments.

  • Provides all-around general engineering knowledge and understanding to prepare you to apply existing and emerging technology.

  • You will develop your ability to demonstrate effective graduate skills and a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession, and the environment.

  • Opportunity to study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards a PgCert, PgDip, or full master's degree.

General Eligibility

  • BEng (Hons) in Engineering with a minimum award of 2:2 (or equivalent)

  • Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) to the appropriate degree level will also be considered and will be assessed on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 MSc

To achieve the award of MSc you must complete a research project/dissertation. This may be coordinated and conducted in conjunction with your employer in an area of specialization within the field of mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.

2 PgCert

You will study three core modules which may include:

  • Design optimisation (S2)

  • Design process and engineering project management (S1)

  • Quantitative research methods and data analysis (S2)

3 PgDip

You will choose three option modules which may include:

  • Advanced analogue electronics (S1)

  • Advanced applications in engineering (SC)

  • Advanced engineering maths and modeling (SC)

  • Advanced mechanical engineering (SC)

  • Artificial neural networks and evolutionary algorithms (S1)

  • Renewable energy technologies (S1)

  • Safety case studies (S2)

  • Tidal, wave, and future energy (S2)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL88
  • PTE62
  • Duolingo00

Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.5 or equivalent

English (PTE) Academic-62 average with 55 in each component

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 88 or above with min 20 in each section

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