Program Overview

Engineering Management (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)

Course Description

The Engineering Management (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to manage engineering projects and teams effectively. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and meets the full requirements to register as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) if students have come onto this programme via a Partial Incorporated Engineer (Partial IEng) accredited HND/Foundation Degree programme previously.

What You Will Study

• Advanced Operations Management: This module encourages learners to gain deeper insights into business and engineering operations and performance at an organisational level.
• Ethics, Environment and Innovation: This module introduces learners to theoretical, methodological and practical approaches and techniques to managing operations and improve business performance.
• Independent Study and Professional Development (IEng): This module provides learners with the opportunity to explore and gain valuable field experience from a number of industrial visits and guest lectures.
• System Simulation and Project Management: This module aims to introduce learners to theoretical, methodological and practical approaches and techniques to managing operations and improve business performance.
• Management for Engineers: This module provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to manage engineering projects and teams effectively.

How You Will Learn

• Real World Learning: The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorial classes, case study discussions, work-related learning activities, research-based learning and computer lab sessions.
• Assessment: Assessment is by a mixture of coursework assignments, examinations and formal presentations.

Careers

Upon completing this course, students will be equipped with the appropriate skills that would enable them to practise as a manager in the engineering sector. Students will have the opportunity to continue their study at University of Derby on the MSc Strategic Engineering Management.

Entry Requirements

• Students need to have an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject.
• When applying, please send a transcript of the modules already studied so that the University can ensure the HND or foundation degree is compatible with the top-up programme.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26:
  • UK: Full-time £9,535 per year, Part-time £1,190 per 20 credit module
  • International: Full-time £16,900 per year, Part-time N/A

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Included in Fees:
  • Free student membership of relevant professional accreditation body
  • Some essential educational software packages will be provided free
  • Use of resources such as computer rooms, workshops and laboratories
  • Use of PPE kits in workshops as and when required
  • Talks from expert industry speakers
  • Small allowance for final year project
• Mandatory Costs Not Included in Fees:
  • Additional Educational Software approx. £100
  • Computer Accessories approx. £50
  • Workshop material approx. £100
  • Additional Industry visits approx. £50
  • Additional expenses for final year project approx. £50
• Optional Costs Not Included in Fees:
  • Personal computer or tablet computer approx. £500

How to Apply

• UK Students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University.
• International Students: Apply through the University's online application portal or through a trusted local representative.