This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.
The Master of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) part-time course is a research-based postgraduate course that extends for six semesters. As an interested applicant, you will have the opportunity to consult with the Faculty of Engineering prior to enrolment to discuss your research proposal. The areas of research in mechanical stream offered are threefold, and some of the areas of research available are as listed below:
Mechanical Engineering
- Aerodynamics
- Biomechanics
- Building Services
- Computer aided engineering (cfd: computational fluid dynamics and fea: finite element analysis)
- Cooling of Electrical Machines
- Energy
- Energy Storage
- Environmental engineering
- Formability of sheet materials
- Internal combustion engines
- Naval architecture
- Pressure vessels
- Refrigeration
- Robotics, Prosthetics, Mechatronics, Teleoperation and Automation
- Robotic grasping, manipulation and dexterity
- Solar desalination
- Solar heating and cooling
- Sound and vibration
- Structural integrity
- Structural analysis of composite materials
- Structural mechanics and thermo-fluids
- Welding
- Wind turbines
Metallurgy and Materials
- Laser shock peening for automotive gears
- Shot peening of austempered ductile iron
- Tribocorrosion of biomaterials and its mitigation using surface engineering
- Iron-based biodegradable alloys
- Implant development
- Coatings for neural electrodes
- Aerospace materials
- Mechanical testing of graphene membranes
- Graphene synthesis
- Heritage materials
- Surface engineering for additive manufactured parts for marine transport
- Photocatalytic surfaces for greywater treatment at a micro scale
- Materials for Sterilisation of 2nd class water
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Computer aided engineering design
- Concurrent engineering
- Industrial automation
- Industrial robotics and mechatronics
- Industrial sustainable development
- Intelligent systems in design and manufacturing
- Micro manufacturing
- Product development technologies and methodology
- Quality engineering
- Rapid prototyping
- Robotic grasping and handling.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science by Research are to consult with staff members before submitting their application and research proposal.The course shall be offered in areas of study in Engineering where the Faculty can offer expert guidance and supervision.Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 6 Semesters of part-time study. Students will be required to register for the study-units as directed by the board.  Semester 2   (February 2025 - June 2025)   Compulsory Units   ENR5006* Research Methods for Engineering 5 ECTS     ENR5020 Dissertation 80 ECTS     ENR5026* Science Communication in Engineering 5 ECTS     * Students are required to register for this study-unit or another study-unit as directed by the Board.   This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master of Science in Engineering - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.