Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering - Structural Mechanics, 120 Credits
Start of studies
Autumn 2025
Form of education
Campus, Day-time, Full-time
Language
English
Want to work with the products and systems of the future – where strength, function and performance go hand in hand?
This master’s programme deepens your knowledge in structural mechanics and advanced product development. You’ll learn to work systematically and across disciplines to analyse, model and optimise technical solutions.
The programme combines theory with hands-on application and is ideal if you want to work with advanced development in industry – or pursue research in mechanical engineering.
What will you learn?
You’ll learn to integrate various technical components into a coordinated development process. The programme gives you advanced knowledge in:
- virtual and physical modelling
- simulation and experimental methods
- performance analysis and optimisation
You’ll also develop skills in:
- measurement techniques
- vibration and acoustic analysis
- fracture mechanics
- numerical computation methods
- applied mathematics
Throughout the programme, you’ll work with methods to predict how a product will perform – and how it can be improved.
After graduation – what are your career options?
The programme comprises 120 credits and leads to a Master of Science (120 credits) in Mechanical Engineering.
You’ll be qualified for roles in:
- advanced product development
- technical analysis and optimisation
- structural simulation and modelling
- research and development in mechanical engineering
Your expertise is in demand across sectors such as automotive, defence, energy, manufacturing, and consultancy. You’ll also have a strong foundation for doctoral studies.
This programme equips you with the tools to contribute to advanced product development and research in mechanical engineering. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to systematically analyse, simulate and improve technical solutions – from modelling to optimisation.
A coordinated approach
The programme is based on an integrated method where you learn to combine multiple technical aspects into a coherent decision-support process. This includes:
- virtual modelling – to predict behaviour and properties
- physical modelling and measurement strategies – to support experimental analysis
- simulation – to test and evaluate technical solutions
- experimental investigations – to validate and improve models
- optimisation – to enhance design and function
How the process works
- Develop virtual models – that describe function and performance.
- Validation tools – simulation results are compared with experimental data and previous experience.
- Iterate and improve – the process is repeated until the simulations align with reality.
- Optimise – once the models are sufficiently accurate, they are used to improve the product.
- Build on results – new knowledge is gradually integrated, and past experiences reused, especially in the further development of existing products.
This method is widely used in both industry and research – and you’ll learn how to master it in practice.
Communication and scientific approach
To maximise your learning, the programme encourages you to:
- engage with relevant research
- develop your ability to visualise and document technical solutions
- communicate your findings based on scientific evidence
This gives you a strong foundation to understand and contribute to technological development – whether your path leads to industry or doctoral studies.
Courses not announced for the start of this study
Students who apply for a course or programme, and meet the general and specific entry requirements, compete with one another for available places. When there are more qualified applicants than there are places for an education, the places are distributed through a selection. Read about the selection methods and procedure here.
Evaluations and advisory board
The study programmes at BTH are continuously monitored and developed through yearly follow-up dialogues, course evaluations after each completed course, and programme evaluations. Results from follow-ups and evaluations can lead to changes in the programmes. These changes are always communicated to the students.
Each educational programme is tied to an advisory board that discusses issues such as the quality of the programme, its development, and relevance for the labour market. In the advisory board, or a committee to the advisory board, teachers, external members, students and alumni are represented.
Frequently asked questions
A Degree of Bachelor or a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
preferably with emphasis on structural mechanics. The degree is to include mathematics comprising matrix algebra, multivariable analysis and transform theory, basic mechanics and programming. English 6.
