Swansea University - MSc Computational Mechanics

MSc Computational Mechanics

School of Engineering

Civil & Computational Engineering Centre has been at the forefront of international research in the area of computational engineering for the last 30 years. Engineers at Swansea have pioneered the development of numerical techniques, such as the finite element method, and associated computational procedures that have enabled the solution of many complex engineering problems. Originally, the activities in this field were led by the academic staff of the Civil Engineering Department, which has consistently achieved the highest rating in all the Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) carried out to date.

The UCAS code for this course is: n/a
Full time study: 18 months full-time study

Part-time study:

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The Centre also offers a new 18 month MSc in Computational Mechanics in collaboration with other leading European research centres at CIMNE-Universitat Politecnica Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), Stuttgart University (Germany) and Ecole Central de Nantes (France). The aim of this course is to provide a multidisciplinary in-depth training in the application of the finite element method and related numerical and computational techniques to the solution of problems in engineering analysis and design and simulation of current engineering problems. It will provide students with a wide choice of specialisation areas by incorporating modules from the four Universities and, in this way, allowing them to experience postgraduate education in more than one European institution. Students following this course will take their first semester in either Swansea or Barcelona, where they will follow an agreed common set of core modules leading to common examinations. Students will move to one of the other Universities, depending upon their preferred specialisation, to complete their second semester of taught modules and their research thesis. The course will consist of 90 ECTS credits and will have common admission and administration procedures.

Standard Entry requirements

 

 

A minimum of a second-class lower honours degree or equivalent in a related field is required for the MSc schemes. Those with extensive relevant experience may also be considered. The MRes schemes require a minimum of a second-class upper honours degree or equivalent in a related field.

 

Scholarships and Bursaries

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are available to highly-qualified non-European students with outstanding academic records. These scholarships are awarded by the European Commission. Scholarships will be awarded for the two years of the masters. In each of these years, the student will receive a total of 21.000 Euro in 10 monthly grants per year, for a grand total of 42.000 Euro. Tuition fees are 8.000 Euro per year and will be deduced from the scholarship. Please visit for full details of eligibility. The deadline for scholarships for 2007 entry has now passed, please visit www.cimne.com/cm-master for the application opening date for 2008 entry and for full eligibility criteria.

 

Research

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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 and there are established Research Groups in:

  • Applied Mechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Electromagnetics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computer-Based Simulation of Polymer Processing
  • Environmental Modelling
  • Error Estimation
  • Geotechnics
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Human/Computer Interface
  • Intelligent and Adaptive Computing
  • Multi-Physics Modelling
  • Particle-Based Meshless Methods
  • Simulation of Multi-Fracturing Solids and Particulate Media
  • Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimal Design
  • Virtual Reality and Visualisation of Computational Data
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

The course lasts for 12 months and consists of two terms of taught material, followed by a computational case study and, finally, a period of individual research. The taught material is presented in the form of a series of two week modules. The computational case study involves a literature survey and an in-depth analysis of the area selected for research. The research phase commences upon satisfactory completion of the examinations associated with each module and a satisfactory assessment of the case study. The research work must be presented in the form of a dissertation. The degree of MSc with distinction may be awarded to students who perform particularly well in both the taught and research components of the course.

Important Dates

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

UK/EU Undergraduates

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