Program Overview

Program Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering with Management program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing engineering and management principles. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in top management positions in the production, manufacturing, and operations of international and local companies.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a broad foundation in engineering and management principles, as well as specialized knowledge in manufacturing engineering. The program consists of four years of study, with the option to pursue a fifth year for a Master's degree.

Course Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Production Engineering & Management
• Engineering Mechanics
• Integrating Studies
• Total Design
• Mathematics
• Heat & Flow
• Electrical Circuits
• Engineering Materials
• Electrical Machines & Control
• Design & Manufacturing Management
• Integrating Studies 2
• Production Techniques 1
• Analysing & Improving Operations
• Optional classes, including Innovation Management, Production & Operations Management, and Production Techniques 2
• Advanced Product Design & Manufacture
• Individual Project 1
• Industrial Group Project 1
• Quality Management

Entry Requirements

The program has specific entry requirements, including:

• Highers: AAAB (Maths and Physics or Engineering Science)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB (Maths and Physics)
• International Baccalaureate: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5)
• HNC/HND: relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent

Fees & Funding

The program has various fees and funding options, including:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• International: £29,350
• University preparation programme fees: available for international students
• Additional costs: course materials, placements, and field trips

Careers

The program provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Production Engineering Manager
• Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Production Engineering Supervisor
• Production Process Engineering Manager
• Production Engineer
• Engineering Manager
• Graduate employers: Airbus, Adidas, Dyson Ltd, Google, i4 Product Design, Jaguar Land Rover, PA Consulting, Proctor & Gamble, Shore Design, Tesla, Triumph Motorcycles

Research Areas

The program has various research areas, including:

• Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management
• Production Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Operations Management
• Quality Management
• Innovation Management

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting, in part, the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.