Engineering and Management BEng

Program Overview

The BEng Engineering and Management program at the University of Exeter combines technical engineering skills with essential management knowledge, preparing graduates for leadership roles in various industries. It features a strong foundation in engineering disciplines, project-based learning, a potential placement year, and accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Graduates are highly sought-after by employers for their unique combination of engineering and management abilities.

Program Outline

BEng Engineering and Management - University of Exeter

Degree Overview:

This program combines technical engineering training with essential management skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles in various industries.

Objectives:

• Develop a strong foundation in core engineering disciplines.
• Gain expertise in management theory and practice.
• Acquire valuable work experience through summer placements and the "Year in Industry" program.
• Prepare for successful careers in engineering and management.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Multidisciplinary ethos: Builds core theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical, civil, materials, manufacturing, electronic, and engineering mathematics.
• Compulsory modules:
• ENG1002 Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing (30 credits):
Covers mathematical concepts and computational tools relevant to engineering.
• ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project (30 credits): Provides practical application of core knowledge through a year-long group project.
• ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (15 credits): Introduces fundamental principles of entrepreneurship.
• ENG1007 Fundamentals of Mechanics (15 credits): Covers basic principles of mechanics.
• ENG1008 Fundamentals of Materials (15 credits): Explores the properties and behavior of engineering materials.
• ENG1009 Fundamentals of Electronics (15 credits): Introduces fundamental concepts of electronics.

Year 2:

• Specialization: Focuses on either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Compulsory modules:
• ENG2015 Management Challenge Project (30 credits):
Applies management principles to a real-world challenge.
• ENG2009 Modelling of Engineering Systems (15 credits): Develops skills in modeling and analyzing engineering systems.
• ENG2011 Solid Mechanics (15 credits): Covers advanced concepts in solid mechanics.
• ENG2016 Introduction in Economics and Company Finance (15 credits): Provides an overview of economics and finance relevant to businesses.
• ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (15 credits): Expands on entrepreneurship concepts.
• ECM2106 Manufacturing Systems (15 credits): Explores manufacturing processes and systems.
• ENG2006 Industry 4.0 (15 credits): Covers the latest trends and technologies in Industry 4.0.

Placement Year (if taken):

• Year in Industry: Students spend their third year on a paid placement in business or industry.
• Module: A 120-credit module is completed during the placement year.

Final Year:

• Focus: Applies research, project management, and engineering skills through an extended individual project.
• Compulsory modules:
• ECM3175 Individual Project (30 credits):
A major project that demonstrates the student's ability to apply their knowledge and skills.
• ECM3164 Operations Management (15 credits): Covers principles and practices of operations management.
• ECM3153 Management of Product Development (15 credits): Explores the process of developing new products.
• ENG3017 Quality Control and Improvement (15 credits): Focuses on quality management and improvement techniques.
• ENG3002 Decision Making Systems & Decision Theory (15 credits): Covers decision-making processes and tools.
• ENG3010 Industrial Awareness & Problem Solving (15 credits): Develops skills in identifying and solving industrial problems.
• ENG3011 Management and Leadership (15 credits): Explores leadership styles and management principles.

Course Variants:

• BEng Engineering and Management with a Year in Industry: A four-year program that includes a paid placement in business or industry during the third year.

Assessment:

• Methods: Modules are assessed through a combination of continuous assessment (practical exercises, project work, essays, presentations) and exams.
• First Year: Students must pass first-year assessments to progress to the second year.
These results do not count towards the final degree classification.
• Project Work: A core element of the program, providing experience in problem-solving, engineering design, and teamwork.
Projects are often industry-driven and commercially relevant.

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions, and project work.
• Faculty: Internationally recognized academics with expertise in various engineering and management fields.
• Research-led Culture: The program draws on the latest research discoveries and technologies, with opportunities for students to participate in research activities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Manufacturing or technical service industries
• Transport
• Communication
• Environment
• Leisure
• General management roles
• Management consulting
• Accounting
• Outcomes: Graduates are qualified engineers with management skills, making them highly sought-after by employers.
• Investment: The University has invested £6.5 million in teaching labs, workshops, and equipment.
• Expertise: The program draws on expertise in energy policy, marine renewables, biofuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic, and thermal technologies.
• Ranking: Ranked 10th in the UK for General Engineering in The Complete University Guide 2025.
• Partnership: Taught in partnership with the University of Exeter's triple-accredited Business School.
• Proficiency Options: Students can gain proficiency in a second subject, such as a foreign language, data science, entrepreneurship, innovation, law, leadership, or social data science, by completing 60 credits in that subject.

UK students: £9,250 per year International students: £29,700 per year