Name of qualification Name of qualification: Magister znanosti/magistrica znanosti s področja strojništvaAdd to comparison
Translated title (no legal status) Translated title: Master of Philosophy in the field of mechanical engineering
Type of qualification Type of qualification: Pre-Bologna Research Master's Degree
Category of qualification Category of qualification: Educational Qualification
Type of education Type of education: Master's education
Duration Duration of education:
2 years
Credits Credits: 120 credits
Admission requirements Entry conditions:
  • completed an academic higher education programme in one of the following subjects: mechanical engineering, textiles, physics, chemistry, mathematics, industrial engineering (mechanical engineering stream) and electrical engineering (mechatronics stream) with a final grade of at least 8 (very good); or who have taken part in research, as demonstrated by published papers and reports, and have at least two years' work experience, and
  • are proficient in at least one foreign language.
ISCED field Field:
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
ISCED subfield subfield: mechanics and metal trades
Qualification level

SQF Level: SQF 9
EQF Level: EQF 8
EOVK Level: Third level

Learning outcomes:

The master's programme is oriented towards research. It includes an introduction to research and the development of the candidate's ability to carry out original research in the field of a specific scientific discipline, and the study of subjects designed to deepen and broaden the knowledge necessary for the preparation and writing of a master's thesis.

Assesment and completion:

Students' knowledge is assessed by means of practical exercises and seminar papers, and also via products, projects, performances, services, etc. and by examinations. Examination performance is scored as follows: 10 (excellent); 9 (very good: above-average knowledge but with some mistakes); 8 (very good: solid results); 7 (good); 6 (adequate: knowledge satisfies minimum criteria); 5–1 (inadequate). In order to pass an examination, a candidate must achieve a grade between adequate (6) and excellent (10).

Progress:

In order to enrol in the second year, candidates must successfully pass examinations from three selected core subjects and complete 30 hours of individual research.

Progression:

Third-cycle doctoral study programme (SQF level 10)

Conditions for obtaining a public document:

Students complete their studies when they have successfully met all prescribed requirements of a study programme. Graduates of this programme must complete the programme by the 30.9.2016.

Awarding body:

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor

URL

Awarding body URL:
http://www.fs.um.si/en/study/study-programme/
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