Entry requirementsEntry Requirements A degree in an engineering or computing discipline with a 2.2 grade or equivalent. Where English is not the first language, a language qualification is required, such as IELTS scoring 6.0. Students without a first degree but with professional and vocational experience (e.g. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status) may be considered subject to demonstrating the potential to succeed
Academic titleManufacturing Systems, MSc
Course descriptionThe demands placed upon today’s engineers require a high degree of competency in a range of disciplines, from analytical skills in technical areas through to professional skills in management and communications. The Manufacturing Systems programmes are to help students to gain knowledge both in underlying concepts and specialist areas, in technical or commercial contexts.
These programmes blend engineering, management and ICT to help broaden the skills and experience of the graduate engineer.
Students can study a range of subjects leading to the MSc in Manufacturing Systems, or by selecting certain option and project combinations achieve a Master’s award in Manufacturing Systems (Lean Manufacturing) or Manufacturing Systems (Computer Integrated Manufacturing).
Core courses
* Strategy and Management
* Research Methodology
* Individual Project and Dissertation
* Lean Manufacturing
* Computer Integrated Manufacturing
* e-Technology
* Information and Operations Technology
Two chosen from (subject to availability):
* Operations Management
* Manufacturing Systems Engineering
* Agent Orientated Software Engineering
* Robotics
* Quality Engineering
* Engineering Enterprise
* Global Engineering
* Information and Communication Technology
* Multiple Technology Integration
* Software Engineering in Large Scale Systems
* Developments in Internet Engineering
Career Options
Engineering in both public and private sector companies