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Mechanics

Master of Science; tuition language: English

For information only. These study regulations are not yet in force. They are scheduled to apply from winter semester 2023/24.

Description

The English-language interdisciplinary M.Sc. Mechanics deepens and expands the mathematical and mechanical engineering skills and knowledge acquired in the Bachelor’s degree programme as well as the application of methods of mechanics for solving scientific and engineering problems. Civil engineering and geodesy, mechanical engineering, mathematics and physics will be linked cross-departmentally at the interface of abstract mathematical and application-oriented engineering problems. The programme can be adjusted to the students’ individual interests by choosing from the extensive mandatory subject area along the different fields. For the final compilation of the personal examination and study plans, the mentor system will provide guidance and support.

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Course Catalogue

Field of Study Mechanics

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Degree, duration Master of Science, 4 semesters
Language English. Individual courses can be offered in German. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in German.
Requirements for Admission Applying with international qualifications (language requirements, application deadlines): International Admission
Programme start
Requirements for admission to the Master’s degree programme are comprised of a Technical University of Darmstadt Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mechanics or a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in either Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computational Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent degree. Admission to the Master’s Degree programme may also depend on additional requirements. Specific degree entrance requirements may be found here and in the competences' description.
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Part-time studies

Civil Engineering, M.Sc.

Computational Engineering, M.Sc.

Energy Science and Engineering, M.Sc.

Mathematics, M.Sc. (tuition language: English)

Mathematics, M.Sc. (tuiton language: German)

Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc.

Upon successful completion of a Master of Science degree, there is the opportunity to begin working towards a Ph.D. either at the Technical University of Darmstadt or at another national or international university: Ph.D. at Technical University of Darmstadt

Graduates of the Mechanics Master’s programme cover the specific demand in the interface between training in abstract mathematics and application-oriented engineering. The possible fields of occupation for graduates are, for example, research and development departments with a mechanical-theoretical focus.

This programme based on higher mechanics and mathematics enables graduates with a Master’s degree in Mechanics to work as executive mechanics engineers, for example

  • in the traditional fields of mechanical engineering (automotive industry and suppliers, synthetic materials and rubber products, crash simulations, acoustics, power plants, reliability etc.) and
  • in civil engineering (steel construction, soil mechanics and porous materials, material fatigue, nonlinear shells and plates, fracture-mechanical problems in construction, operational stability etc.),
  • as well as in fields of materials science (micromechanical modelling and optimisation of materials. microsystem technology, nanotechnology, coupled material properties etc.),
  • in astronautics (fluid-mechanical problems, shape improvements, dynamics of multi-body systems),
  • in environmental engineering (continuum-mechanical field problems of open and closed systems, energy transport, thermomechanical and chemomechanical coupling),
  • in biomechanics (kinematics of joints, modelling of tissue and arteries, blood flow etc.),
  • in economics (transfer of optimization and approximation algorithms)
  • and in scientfic positions at universities and research facilities.

It is important to start early in the degree programme to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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