LIBT Brunel University

Course Details

Advanced Engineering Design MSc

Course Description

This programme is aimed at high calibre and ambitious Mechanical Engineering graduates who wish to gain expertise in systematically developing complex, multidisciplinary engineering design. You will learn how to design products requiring embedded intelligence and comprehensive engineering analysis and how to use six CAE software packages. See what the students have said about this course: graduates, current students and part-time students. New optional modules available for MSc Programmes The Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Subject Area is pleased to announce that following a recent comprehensive review of the modules on offer for the various MSc programmes, a more versatile scheme of studies for all its MSc programmes is to be introduced. The new scheme will not only allow students greater flexibility within the programmes but has been designed to enhance the industrial relevance and employment prospects of students graduating from the programmes. Proposed Scheme of Studies will be available soon. The Women in Engineering Scholarship is available for students on this course.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

The course provides advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes demanded in job descriptions by top engineering organisations such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, VW group and British Petroleum, Original Equipment Manufacturers such as Caterpillar and engineering consultancies such as Anderson Consulting. It provides active experience in the whole design process in an industrial environment from initial concept to final design for manufacture, through its Design Experience module. Niftylift Ltd, a leading aerial work platform manufacturer, has provided a computer based open learning facility where the students learn Engineering Software packages such as Pro/Engineer, ADAMS, DEPOCAM, ANSYS, ARENA, MATLAB and PSPICE to complement the studies in the classrooms which will create many employment opportunities. Students have described the course as "The doorway to industry" due to its integrated advanced theory and intense applications. Graduates are in employment with a variety of engineering companies including construction companies, original equipment manufacturers and oil and gas companies. It is anticipated that graduates will go on to a wide range of careers, including aerospace, transport, government and manufacturing. At Brunel we provide many opportunities and experiences within your degree programme and beyond – work-based learning, professional support services, volunteering, mentoring, sports, arts, clubs, societies, and much, much more – and we encourage you to make the most of them, so that you can make the most of yourself. » More about Employability




Advanced Engineering Design MSc LIBT Brunel University