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Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

Imperial College London

United Kingdom

An advanced master's programme covering traditional and emerging areas of mechanical engineering, including aerotechnologies, engine performance, robotics and clean energy.

Study Level

Master's Degree

Study Mode

On Campus

Duration

1 year full-time

Programme Overview

Imperial College London's Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc provides advanced study across a broad range of mechanical engineering disciplines. The programme develops knowledge of both established and emerging areas of the field, including aerotechnologies, engine performance, advanced engineering analysis, robotics, clean energy and related technologies. Students also complete an individual project that allows them to investigate a specialist mechanical engineering topic in depth. The programme is designed to develop technical knowledge and transferable skills suitable for advanced engineering roles, research and further academic study.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold at least a strong UK 2:1 honours degree or an equivalent international qualification in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Applicants should have a suitable mathematical and engineering foundation for advanced postgraduate study. Imperial assesses international qualifications against its published country-specific equivalencies.

English-Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education does not meet Imperial's English-language exemption criteria must satisfy the University's approved English-language requirement for postgraduate study.

IELTS Academic: normally 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Equivalent approved tests such as TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE Academic may also be accepted according to Imperial College London's current English-language requirements.

Career Outcomes

Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerMechanical Systems EngineerResearch EngineerControl Systems EngineerRobotics EngineerThermal Systems EngineerEnergy Systems EngineerAutomotive EngineerAerospace Systems EngineerEngineering Researcher

Scholarship Information

Imperial College London offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities that may be available to eligible Mechanical Engineering postgraduate students. Examples for the 2026–27 academic year include: Women in STEM Scholarships Available for eligible women undertaking qualifying one-year master's programmes at Imperial, including Mechanical Engineering. Eligibility and nationality requirements apply. The Lee Family Scholarships Available to eligible overseas students across a range of Imperial departments, including Mechanical Engineering. COLFUTURO & Imperial College London Joint Graduate Loan-Scholarship Available to eligible Colombian postgraduate students and applicable to Mechanical Engineering. Additional Imperial scholarships, external scholarships and country-specific funding schemes may also be available. Scholarship eligibility, award value and application deadlines vary by scheme.