Engineering with Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc

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This new degree programme is designed to equip graduates with a first degree in a relevant numerate subject with the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills and knowledge required to develop innovative engineering products and solutions and turn them to financial advantage.

About this degree

The programme combines a first-rate engineering education in areas that are key to developing new technologies (namely, advanced materials, renewable energy and biomedical engineering) with modules on project management and entrepreneurship to equip students with the fundamentals and skills required to manage innovation. Students undertake a group and an individual project with a focus on innovation.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), an optional module (15 credits), an individual research project (60 credits), and an innovation and Group Design Project (30 credits).

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• Materials and Fatigue
• Project Management
• Mastering Entrepreneurship
• New and Renewable Energy Systems
• Applications of Biomedical Engineering

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Students choose one of the following:

• Advanced Computer Applications in Engineering
• Vibration, Acoustics and Control
• Entrepreneurial Finance

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All students undertake an Innovation and Group Design Project and an individual research project, both of which culminate in a substantial dissertation. The Group Project focuses on creativity and design, teamwork, project management and entrepreneurial skills. The research project revolves around student research interest; it often has industry input and develops high-level presentation, critical thinking and research skills.

Teaching and learning

This dynamic programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and project work, workshops and problem classes, all of which frequently draw upon real-life industrial case studies. Assessment is through examinations, coursework, lab reports, presentations, the group design project and the individual research project.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Funding

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

Graduates will be well placed to understand new technologies, develop and use their creativity to identify needs and opportunities and generate innovative solutions, thus preparing them for successful careers in today's competitive, technology and knowledge-based economy.

Employability

This programme is delivered by leading researchers from across UCL, and students have plenty of opportunity to network and keep themselves informed about transforming ideas to business. For example, students will participate in the Entrepreneurship Lecture Series and are encouraged to attend an Enterprise Bootcamp workshop and also enter entrepreneurship competitions to pursue their innovative business ideas. Students also build up employer networks through the department’s careers programme which includes employer-led events and individual coaching. This carefully designed new programme will equip our graduates with the skills and confidence needed to play a creative and leading role in the professional and research community.

Why study this degree at UCL?

UCL Mechanical Engineering is a dynamic and vibrant place to study and do research. Located in central London it was the first mechanical engineering department in the UK. It has a long reputation for internationally leading research, funded by numerous organisations, and industry and quality teaching.

The department benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and close links with industry and has access to expertise in other disciplines, including engineering and management science within UCL.

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Applications

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £75 for online applications and £100 for paper applications. Further information can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

Who can apply?

The programme is suitable for students with a first degree in engineering, physics or applied mathematics who wish to enhance their technical skills and knowledge, and develop an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship in order to be able to drive innovation and lead technology and engineering developments in today's competitive and global business environment.

Application deadlines

31 May 2019

For more information see our Applications page.

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