Program Overview

MSc Advanced Manufacturing: Technology and Systems

The MSc Advanced Manufacturing: Technology and Systems is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the advanced manufacturing industry. The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Program Overview

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies and systems, including manufacturing automation, micro- and nano-manufacturing, advanced forming and technology systems, and advanced materials and production technology. Students will also develop skills in project management, teamwork, and communication.

Key Facts

• Start date: September
• Accreditation: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Study mode and duration: MSc: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Why this Course?

Manufacturing and engineering are thriving sectors at the heart of the UK economy. They generate jobs, promote economic growth, and increase global trade. This course is designed for graduates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, design, or business who wish to develop their manufacturing expertise.

What you'll Study

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Manufacturing automation
• Micro- and nano-manufacturing
• Advanced forming and technology systems
• Advanced materials and production technology
• Strategic technology management

Course Content

The program includes compulsory and elective classes, such as:

• Management of Technology & Innovation
• Manufacturing Automation
• Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing
• Advanced Forming and Technology Systems
• Advanced Materials & Production Technology
• Postgraduate Group Project
• Postgraduate Individual Project

Elective Classes

Students can choose from a range of elective classes, including:

• Product Modelling and Visualisation
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Engineering Risk Management
• Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
• Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing
• Systems Thinking & Modelling
• Total Quality Management
• Mechatronic Systems Design Techniques
• Project Management

Entry Requirements

• Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £11,900
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £31,100
• Additional costs: Course materials, model making, individual project report/folio printing, poster printing, joint MSc programmes with compulsory mobility require students to purchase visa and travel for Germany.

Careers

Advanced manufacturers are often defined as those that succeed in today’s competitive environment. Those manufacturers have the unique ability to create a competitive advantage by being able to think and do faster, and by definition, those advantages make them advanced. Graduates could have job titles such as:

• Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Advanced Manufacturing Specialist
• Manufacturing Process Engineer
• Senior Advanced Design Engineer

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Accreditation helps students, their parents, and advisers choose quality degree programs. It also confers market advantage to graduates from accredited programs, both when they are seeking employment and also when they decide to seek professional qualification. Some employers require graduation from an accredited program as a minimum qualification.