Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering
The Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering focuses on technical product design and production development. This education can lead to, for example, a career in the automotive, aerospace or energy sector.
Education occasions
About the education
Innovative environments, methods and tools
The education is characterised by Halmstad University’s profiling as a university that drives innovation. With emphasis on the function and design of products, you will learn effective methods for development work.
You have access to state-of-the-art study environments such as Fab Lab, Mechanics Lab and Tribology Lab. These are different parts of the Rydberg Laboratory, an interdisciplinary lab based on applied science, with many links to technical sciences and mathematics.
The programme includes a great deal of project work in groups with the greatest possible links to industry. You translate your subject knowledge into well-researched results that you report in an engineering manner with links to both science and practice.
Courses and competencies in focus
The Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering offers you specialised study in the main field of mechanical engineering, in the form of well-interlinked courses with a clear link to modern engineering work. You can take courses in, among other things, lightweight construction, total quality and materials and manufacturing techniques.
The programme consists of a basic block of 45 credits and a degree project of 15 credits. The teaching is in English and it has attracted many international students in recent years. The degree project is also written in English.
Collaboration opportunities
The characteristic of the program is project-based learning with close contact between students and companies. Industrial product and production development with quality in focus is a constant element of the programme.
Programme content
The courses listed below are included in the programme starting autumn 2024.
All courses included in the programme main area Mechanical Engineering.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Production Development Towards Total Quality, 7.5 credits
- Development of Product and Manufacturing Technology, 15 credits
- Advanced Material and Manufacturing Technologies, 7.5 credits
Semester 2
- Lightweight Design, 7.5 credits
- Process and Production lmprovement, 7.5 credits
- Thesis in Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits
After the education
Degree
The programme leads to a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
Career
The Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering gives you wider opportunities in the labour market, with more advanced work tasks. With increased insight into both product development and production conditions, you are well prepared to manage projects. For example, you can work on product and production development in the engineering and automotive industries.
Opportunities for further studies
After the programme, you are qualified to apply for doctoral or PhD studies.
Contact
- Questions about entry requirements, selection and admissions – Contact the Student Affairs Department
- Questions about the content of the education – Contact the Programme Director: Contact details can be found in the education information box.
- Questions regarding studies and career opportunities – Contact Study and Career Guidance
