MSc Mechanical Engineering with Management & Industrial Internship
A master’s programme blending advanced mechanical engineering with business and management skills, including a mandatory industrial internship.
Best for:Best for engineers with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering who want to develop business and management skills for leadership or entrepreneurship roles.
Overview
This MSc programme at Queen’s University Belfast combines cutting-edge mechanical engineering with essential business and management training. Students explore energy, power systems, manufacturing, and design while developing entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The curriculum integrates technical expertise with commercial acumen, preparing graduates to innovate and lead in industry. A key feature is a mandatory industrial internship, ensuring hands-on experience and real-world application of learned concepts. The programme is ideal for engineers seeking to transition into leadership roles or start their own ventures.
What you'll do
- Study advanced mechanical engineering principles in energy, power, manufacturing, and design.
- Develop business and management skills to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Engage in hands-on technical projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Complete a mandatory industrial internship to gain real-world experience.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects combining technical and commercial expertise.
- Prepare for leadership roles in industry or entrepreneurial ventures.
Requirements
Degree required: A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a suitable engineering discipline, including substantial mathematics and engineering content at 2.2 Honours level or equivalent. Alternatively, a 2.1 Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Degree offered: MSc Mechanical Engineering with Management & Industrial Internship
Language: English; IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any component, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering principles.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- Basic understanding of business and management concepts (preferred but not mandatory).
- Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree in engineering may be considered with at least two years of professional experience if key modules were below 2.2 standard.
- Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
- International students must meet UKVI English language requirements for visa purposes.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants should apply as early as possible through the university’s official postgraduate application portal. A deposit may be required to secure a place. The application portal may close early if the programme receives a high volume of applications.
- CV or resume
- Cover letter or statement of purpose
- Academic transcripts (BSc + MSc if applicable)
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent)
- Two or three reference letters
- A deposit to secure a place (if applicable)
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