Award
MSc
Duration
18 months FT / 3 years PT
Entry
September, February
Fees
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Engineering sector worth more than £645bn to the UK economy*
*Royal Academy of Engineering, 2022
1m people in UK’s engineering economy – a quarter of all workers nationwide*
This course is also available for February entry, so if you're looking to start your studies sooner, why not apply for February 2025?
Are you aiming to advance into senior roles within the field of engineering? On our Engineering Management postgraduate course, you will develop a wide array of both engineering and managerial skills and competencies, enabling you to lead effectively on engineering projects as well as managing across other sectors.
The UK stands to benefit significantly from adopting Industry 4.0 technologies and processes, while the country needs a skilled engineering workforce to reach a national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Studying our engineering master’s course will arm you with the essential knowledge to meet this need, enabling you to develop an advanced understanding of innovative and exciting technologies such as cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), nano and bio technologies and sustainable engineering. In addition, you will learn core business and management principles and how to utilise technical, financial and human resources effectively.
As part of our postgraduate engineering course, you will be able to develop your practical skills in our outstanding engineering facilities on campus. University College Birmingham is also a partner of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), providing a wealth of additional resources and facilities to support your studies.
Why should I choose this course?
- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply engineering management concepts in a practical environment within our engineering facilities, including our Cyber Physical Lab
- INDUSTRY LINKS – You will have access to the Learning Factory at GBSIoT with facilities to support your research and projects
- EXPERT TUITION – Learn from our highly qualified staff with extensive knowledge and experience in engineering and sustainable practice
- AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
Our facilities
Students on our engineering courses will study in our real-world training facilities at our Camden House campus building, while you will also have access to the Learning Factory at GBSIoT with facilities to support your research and projects.
Our engineering facilities at Camden House include equipment for process manufacturing, electronics and materials testing, as well as Industry 4.0 equipment.
Our engineering facilities at Camden House include equipment for process manufacturing, electronics and materials testing, as well as Industry 4.0 equipment.
Our engineering facilities at Camden House include equipment for process manufacturing, electronics and materials testing, as well as Industry 4.0 equipment.
Our engineering facilities at Camden House include equipment for process manufacturing, electronics and materials testing, as well as Industry 4.0 equipment.
Students on our postgraduate courses have exclusive access to our dedicated postgraduate suite in McIntyre House, providing study and meeting spaces, PCs and other facilities.
Course breakdown
- Postgraduate
Core Modules
Engineering Business Management
Topics you will study in this module: • Professional Engineering Management • Business Strategy and Strategic Deployment • Business Theories and Gurus • Global Business Dynamics and CSR • Competitive Advantage • Financial Management • Decision Making and Data Analysis • Corporate Knowledge Systems • Risk Management • Quality Management • Marketing • Forecasting
Engineering Operations Management
• Health and Safety • Supply Change Management, Value Chains and Value Stream Mapping • Logistics and Inventory Management o MRP1&2; EOQ; JIT o Forrester Effect o Warehousing and Transport o Lean Manufacturing/TPS • Human Resources Management • Production Management o Scheduling o OPT • Product and Systems Performance and Reliability • Manufacturing and Construction Technologies • Technical Co-ordination and Collaboration • SPC and 6 Sigma
Sustainability
Topics you will study in this module: • Carbon Science • Carbon Footprints and IPAT • Carbon Economics and Trading • Renewable Resources • Waste Management and Recycling • Renewable Energy Technologies o Solar o Wind o Biomass o Hydrogen o Carbon Capture • Sustainable Cities • Business Impact and Opportunities
IR 4.0: Technologies and Management
Topics you will study in this module: • Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things • Artificial Intelligence • Smart Systems • Digital Manufacturing Systems • Digital Communication Systems • Automation and Robotics • Nano and Bio Technologies
Project Management
Topics you will study in this module: • Project Planning • Network Analysis and Scheduling • Costing and Budgeting • Project Risk Management • Project Management Software Systems • Execution, Control and Closeout
Technological Innovation and Change Management
Topics you will study in this module: • Product and Service Design • Product Lifecycles and Adaption • Doing Engineering Research • Technology Capture Readiness • Investment Criteria o Financial o Structural • Innovation and Creativity • Change Management o Theories of Change o Planning for Change o Leadership • New Product Development and Introduction • Engineering the Future
Masters Research Project
This module introduces you to the disciplines and techniques required for critical appraisal of complex data and industry practice; creating research designs and accompanying research techniques; building theoretical frameworks, and the scheduling and execution of a research project. The module will develop your skills and expertise in the essential research tools you will need both for successful postgraduate study and as a leader in your chosen industry sector.
The modules listed above for this course are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up to date and informed by industry as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to modules – if this occurs, we will contact all offer holders as soon as possible.
Entry requirements
Academic
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A grade classification of 2:2 is required in a (Hons) bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related engineering or technological discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied.
Work-based
- We also consider applicants who are currently employed and wish to apply to University College Birmingham.
- To apply, applicants in current relevant employment should possess a minimum of five years of relevant managerial experience in engineering and be able to provide a reference detailing roles and responsibilities from their line manager.
International students
- Applicants with a first language other than English should possess IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent.
- For academic and English entry requirements for EU and international students, please visit the Country Specific Information page.
- Please note: As an International Student, when choosing optional placement, a visa extension may be required.
Additional
If you have any questions, please complete our enquiry form:
Key information
Teaching and assessment
Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.
Teaching
Example of a typical teaching week (up to 12 contact hours):
- Large group teaching – 10 hours (in lecture rooms/specialist engineering facilities)
- Smaller group teaching – 1 hour
- Tutorials – 1 hour
- Subject advice sessions – 1-3 hours
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
Assessment
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course:
- Coursework – 45%
- Practical assessments/projects – 45%
- Exams/tests – 10%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
Timetable
We understand that you need to balance study with work, so wherever possible your lessons will be timetabled into 2-3 days a week for full-time and one day a week for part-time study.
Tuition fees
Home students
If you are a home student enrolling on a postgraduate degree course at University College Birmingham, the 2024/2025 academic year tuition fee for full-time study will be £9,350. For part-time study, the fee will be £4,675. In 2025/2026, the tuition fee for the academic year will be £10,350 [Band 2] per year. For part-time study, the fee will be £5,175.
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International students
If you are an international student (or have been fee assessed as an international fee payer) and enrolling on a full-time postgraduate degree course in 2024/2025, the fee for the academic year will be £15,000. In 2025/26, the tuition fee for the academic year will be £19,500 [Band 2] per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year or £250 for a half-year placement.
Unibuddy Community - meet other students on your course
Starting university is an exciting time, but we understand that it can sometimes feel a little daunting. To support you, you will be invited to join our Unibuddy Community, where you can meet other students who have applied for the same course at University College Birmingham, before you start studying here.
As soon as you have been made an offer, you will be sent an invitation email to complete your registration and join the Unibuddy Community. For more information, check out our Unibuddy Community page.
University College Birmingham is a partner of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).
Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
Having previously studied a Master’s in Engineering, I know how valuable postgraduate qualifications are. Whether you are seeking to change career, update your engineering management skills and knowledge or differentiate yourself from undergraduates, this course offers the broad curriculum required to work successfully in the modern engineering world.
Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
Engineering manager
Average Salary: £63,000
Process design engineer
Average Salary: £43,000
Mechanical engineer
Average Salary: £32,000
Project engineer
Average Salary: £36,000
Process manufacturing engineer
Average Salary: £35,000
Electrical/electronics engineer
Average Salary: £32,000
Rachael’s Story
Senior engineering lecturer Rachael has witnessed first-hand the rapid changes in industry and is now sharing her vast experience with our students.
