Swansea University - MRes Computer Modelling in Engineering

MRes Computer Modelling in Engineering

School of Engineering

Our schemes are offered in an excellent teaching and research environment with international recognition for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in communications.

The UCAS code for this course is: n/a
Full time study: 1 year full-time study

Part-time study:

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Computer simulation is now an established discipline that has an important role to play in engineering, science and in newly emerging areas of interdisciplinary research. Using mathematical modelling as the basis, computational methods provide procedures which with the aid of the computer, allow complex problems to be solved. The techniques play an ever increasing role in industry and there is further emphasis to apply to the methodology to other important areas such as medicine and the life sciences.

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The MRes course consists of a 4-month period of intensively taught modules from October to the end of January, followed by an 8-month period of individual research. There are two streams to the MRes course and students may choose to specialise in either structures or fluids. The MSc course consists of an initial 6- month period of taught modules. This provides a good grounding in computer modelling and in the finite element method, in particular. Following the taught component, students undertake a 6-month period of project work. A diploma may be awarded, if the taught component only is completed. Part-time registration for these courses, for periods up to three years, can also be arranged.

Course Modules

 

  • EGIM02 - Numerical Methods
  • EGIM03 - Solid Mechanics
  • EG-M23 - Finite Element Computational Analysis
  • EGIM04 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics
  • EGIM08 - Computational Plasticity
  • EG-M30 - Advanced Structural Simulation
  • EGIM05 - Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics
  • EGIM06 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • EG-M26 - Computer Modelling
  • EGIM16 - Communication Skills for Research Engineers

 

Standard Entry requirements

 

The MRes schemes require a minimum of a second-class upper honours degree or equivalent in a related field.

 

Scholarships and Bursaries

UK/EU students will be considered for a KESS grant on application. However, these are not guaranteed or available to all students, they will be awarded on a competitive basis. For further information, please email r.j.holness@swansea.ac.uk.
 
International students should visit www.swansea.ac.uk/international for details of funding.

 

Research

The Centre offers an outstanding international environment for research and provides fully-financed research-training programmes at Masters and Doctorate levels: MSc, MRes, MPhil, PhD, EngD. 

 

The Centre is housed in modern purpose-built accommodation in the Talbot building. The Centre has excellent computing facilities which include high-spec PC machines, multi-processor computers, with virtual reality facilities, and high-speed networking.

 

Current research includes a continuously expanding number of topics in the area of computational and applied mechanics.

 

Accreditation

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.

See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Assessment

Research degrees are generally assessed by the completion of an advanced research project. Taught courses usually are assessed through a combination of coursework and projects related to the study. You should contact the admissions tutor of your course for detailed information on assessment.

Important Dates

Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.

UK/EU Undergraduates

Applications should be made through UCAS.

International Students

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Postgraduate Students

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