MSc Quality Management

Program Overview

The MSc in Quality Management at the University of the West of Scotland equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in quality leadership roles. Accredited by the Chartered Quality Institute, the program emphasizes achieving customer satisfaction through specialized managerial and technological skills, with a focus on achieving desired quality standards at minimal cost. Graduates enjoy successful careers in diverse sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and higher education.

Program Outline

Quality Management MSc Program at the University of the West of Scotland

Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Quality Management, accredited by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in quality leadership roles within various sectors. The program focuses on achieving customer satisfaction through the application of specialized managerial and technological skills. It emphasizes achieving desired quality standards at minimal cost.

Outline:

This program comprises several core and optional modules, which are divided into different stages based on the chosen award option (PgDip or MSc).

PgDip Stage:

• Core Modules (30 Credits):
• Risk Management (10 credits)
• Managing Quality (20 credits)
• Statistical Quality Control (20 credits)
• Operations Management for Sustainability (20 credits)
• Postgraduate Research Methods (20 credits)
• Optional Modules (20 Credits):
• Any UWS module at SCQF level 11 (20 credits)
• Service Quality (20 credits)

MSc Stage:

• MSc Dissertation (60 Credits):
This module allows students to conduct independent research on a topic relevant to quality management.

Professional Practice Pathway (Optional, 60 Credits):

Students who choose this pathway complete an additional module focusing on professional practice in a real-world setting. This module provides them with practical experience and enhances their employability.

Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods to evaluate student learning and ensure program standards. These assessments include:

• Written Exam Papers
• Coursework Assignments
• Laboratory Exercises (online)
• Individual and Group Participation in Industrial Projects

Teaching:

This program incorporates a blend of teaching methodologies to facilitate student learning and engagement:

• Formal Lectures (in-person and online)
• Interactive Industry-Expert Seminars
• Tutor-Guided Learning Activities
• Online tutorials
• Group Discussions and Case Studies
• Self-Directed Learning
• Problem-Based Learning

Careers:

Graduates of this program enjoy successful careers across diverse sectors, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Healthcare (NHS), Food and Drink Production, and Higher Education. The program boasts impressive placement records with leading organizations such as:

• SPX Clyde Union
• BAE Systems
• Network Rail
• Raytheon
• NHS Scotland
• Diageo
• European Space Agency
• Mott MacDonald

Other:

• Program offers opportunities to conduct projects in collaboration with industry partners or European universities.
• Strong industry links provide placement and employment opportunities for graduates.
The program details and requirements may change over time.

Scottish £7,500 Total cost of tuition All other UK & Republic of Ireland £11,750 Total cost of tuition Channel Island & Isle of Man £11,750 Total cost of tuition International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £15,500 Total cost of tuition

Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2024-25

Scottish £1,070 per module (20 credits) All other UK & Republic of Ireland £1,680 per module (20 credits) Channel Islands & Isle of Man £1,680 per module (20 credits) International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £2,210 per module (20 credits)

Total tuition fees for the online version of this course 2024/25

Scottish £7,500 Total cost for online study All other UK & Republic of Ireland £11,750 Total cost for online study Channel Island & Isle of Man £11,750 Total cost for online study International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £15,500 Total cost for online study

Tuition fees for this course (with Professional Practice) 2024/25

Scottish £9,500 per year of study All other UK & Republic of Ireland £15,500 per year of study Channel Island & Isle of Man £15,500 per year of study International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £21,250 per year of study

Modular Tuition Fees (with Professional Practice) (20-credit points) 2024-25

Scottish £1,360 per module (20 credits) All other UK & Republic of Ireland £2,210 per module (20 credits) Channel Islands & Isle of Man £2,210 per module (20 credits) International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £3,035 per module (20 credits)