Program Overview

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management MSc

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management MSc delivers a unique balance between manufacturing processes and management. This will prepare you for a successful career as a technologist or manager who can meet the engineering, business, and societal challenges of the rapidly changing global manufacturing markets and industries.

Qualification(s) available: MSc

• Fees: Dependent on start date. See below.
• Scholarships available
• Entry requirements: 2:2
• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2-6 years (typically 3 years)
• Location: Loughborough
• Start date: October 2025 or October 2026
• Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Why you should choose us

• Top 15 for Student Satisfaction in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering The Complete University Guide 2026
• Top 100 in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Why you should study this degree

• Cutting-edge programme: Combine manufacturing processes with management expertise, preparing you to excel as a technologist or leader in the global manufacturing industry.
• Expert-led learning: Learn from world-leading researchers driving innovations in Industry 4.0, sustainable production, and AI in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience: Gain practical skills in state-of-the-art labs, mastering advanced manufacturing processes.
• Industry-Backed Leadership: Curriculum informed by collaborations with top companies like GSK, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Siemens, and Toyota, ensures you develop in-demand leadership and technical skills.
• Real-world connections: Network with industry leaders through guest lectures and research projects with Toyota, BAE Systems, Siemens, MTC, and Thales.
• Boost your CV: Enhance your employability with an optional micro-internship, gaining practical experience that stands out to employers.
• Expand your network: Build a strong professional network through direct engagement with industry experts, peers, and our dedicated Careers Network, offering lifelong support.
• Top ranked programme: Benefit from Loughborough’s Top 100 global ranking for mechanical, aeronautical, and manufacturing engineering (QS 2025).

What you'll study

The following information is intended as an example only and is typically based on module information for the 2025/26 year of entry. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes. Updated Programme and Module Specifications are made available ahead of each academic year.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering (15 credits)
• Manufacturing Processes and Automation (15 credits)
• Digital and Data Engineering (15 credits)
• Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

Optional modules

• Robotics Control and Automation (15 credits)
• Biomanufacturing (15 credits)

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

• Project Management for Engineers (15 credits)
• Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

Optional modules (choose two)

• Sustainable Product Design (15 credits)
• Product Design and Human Factors (15 credits)
• Engineering for Sustainable Development (15 credits)
• Machine Learning - Principles and Applications for Engineers (15 credits)

Summer

Compulsory modules

• MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed via a combination of coursework, class presentations, and a dissertation.

How you'll study

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions
• Access to online material

Where you'll study

• Metrology Lab
• Sustainability Lab
• Thermofluids
• Additive Manufacturing 1st Floor
• Additive Manufacturing 2nd Floor
• Design Suite
• Engineering Applications Workshop 1
• Engineering Applications Workshop 2
• Mechatronics Lab

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours, and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.

Entry requirements for United Kingdom

You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree, typically a 2:2 or above. Ideally, you should have an undergraduate degree in an engineering or physical science.

We also welcome applications from mature students and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications. Applicants with academic qualifications that do not meet the standard entry criteria may be considered if they have significant relevant work experience.

Country / region equivalent

• Afghanistan: Masters, 95%
• Albania: Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare, 9.5
• Algeria: Licence, 16
• Argentina: Licenciatura, 8.5
• Armenia: Bakalavri Kochum, 90%
• Australia: Honours degree, First Class, 80%
• Austria: Degree / Diplomstudium, A (or 1.5)
• Azerbaijan: Bakalavr Diplomu, 4.5
• Bahamas: Degree from University of the West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Bahrain: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Bangladesh: 4 Year Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 1st (70%)
• Barbados: University of the West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Belarus: Specialist Diploma, 9
• Belgium: Bachelor degree, 80%
• Belize: Degree from University of the West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Benin: Maitrise, 18
• Bermuda: Degree from University of the West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Bolivia: Licenciado, 4.5
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Diplom Visokog Obrazovanja, 10
• Botswana: Master's degree, A or 80%
• Brazil: Bacharel or Licenciado, 8.5
• Brunei: Brunei, First
• Bulgaria: Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie, 6
• Burundi: Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, 18
• Cambodia: Masters, 80%
• Cameroon: Bachelor degree, 1st / 3.6
• Canada: GPA 4.0/Percentage, 3.7/85%
• Chile: Grado de Licenciado, 6
• China: 4-year Bachelor degree, 83%
• Colombia: Licenciado, 4.5
• Costa Rica: Licenciado, 9
• Croatia: Baccalaureus, 4.5
• Cuba: Titulo de Licenciado, 5
• Cyprus: Cyprus, 8.5
• Czech Republic: Bakalár, 1
• Denmark: Candidatus, 12
• Dominican Republic: Licenciado, 3.8
• Ecuador: Título de Licenciado, 8.5
• Egypt: Egypt, 3.5
• El Salvador: Licenciado, 8.5
• Estonia: Bakalaureusekraad, 5
• Ethiopia: Masters, A or GPA 4.0
• Finland: Kandidaattii, 3
• France: Licence, 14
• Georgia: 4-year degree, 5
• Germany: German Bachelor, 1.5
• Ghana: Ghana, First
• Greece: Universities, 8.5
• Grenada: Degree from University of the West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Guatemala: Licenciado, 4.5
• Guyana: Master's, GPA 4
• Honduras: Título de Licenciado, 4.5
• Hong Kong: 1st or 3.5/4
• Hungary: Alapfokozt, 4.5
• Iceland: Baccalaurreatus degree, 8.5
• India: Institutions listed on the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 65%
• Indonesia: Sarjana I, 3.3
• Iran: Iran, 17
• Iraq: Iraq, 80%
• Ireland: Republic of Ireland, First
• Israel: 3 yr Bachelor Degree, 90%
• Italy: Diploma di Laurea, 109/110
• Ivory Coast: Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, 16
• Jamaica: For degrees studied at The University of West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Japan: Gakushi, 85%
• Jordan: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Kazakhstan: GPA 5.0/percentage scale, 4.5
• Kenya: Kenya, First
• Kosovo: Kosovo, 10
• Kuwait: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.6
• Latvia: Latvia, 9
• Lebanon: American, 90%
• Liberia: Master's, 4.0 or 90%
• Libya: BSc Engineering, 85
• Lithuania: Lithuania, 9
• Luxembourg: Luxembourg, 18
• Macau: Macau, 1st or GPA 3.7
• Macedonia: Magistar, 10
• Malawi: Master's, MSc 75%
• Malaysia: Classification, First Class
• Malta: Malta, 1st (80%)
• Mauritius: Mauritius, 1st or 70%
• Mexico: Licenciado, 8.5
• Moldova: Diploma de Licenţă, 9
• Mongolia: Диплом Специалиста, 90%
• Montenegro: Diplomirani, 10
• Morocco: Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État, 16
• Mozambique: Mestrado, 16
• Myanmar (Burma): 2 year Master's degree, 5
• Namibia: 4-year Bachelor Honours, 80%
• Nepal: 4 -year professional degree, 80%
• Netherlands: Netherlands, 8
• New Zealand: 4 Year Honours degree, First
• Nicaragua: Licenciatura, 90%
• Nigeria: 7 point Scale, 6
• Norway: Norway, A / 1.8
• Oman: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Pakistan: 4 Year degree, A- or GPA 3.7
• Palestine: Bachelor (4-years), (85%) 3.5
• Panama: Licenciado, 91
• Papua New Guinea: Bachelor (Honours) Degree, 1st
• Paraguay: Título de Licenciado, 4.5
• Peru: Título de Licenciado, 14
• Philippines: Degree from prestigious state universities, Summa Cum Laude 4.0
• Poland: Bachelor Degree, 5
• Portugal: Diplom de Estudos Superiores Especializados, 18
• Qatar: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Romania: Diplom de Licenta, 9
• Russia: Bakalavr, 4.5
• Rwanda: 4 year bachelor (Hons) degree, 1st
• Saudi Arabia: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Senegal: Maitrise, 16
• Serbia: Diplomirani, 9
• Sierra Leone: Honours degree, 1st
• Singapore: Bachelor (Hons), First
• Slovakia: Bakalár, 1.5
• Slovenia: University Diplom, 9
• South Africa: Bachelor (Honours), 1st
• South Korea: GPA out of 4.5, 3.8
• Spain: Licenciado, 8.5
• Sri Lanka: 4 year Professional degree, 90%
• Sudan: 4 year degree, 1st
• Sweden: Kandidatexamen, Overall grade of VG
• Switzerland: Bachelor Degree, 10
• Syria: State universities, 80%
• Taiwan: Category 1, 80%
• Tajikistan: Диплом специалиста, 5
• Tanzania: Tanzania, 1st
• Thailand: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Trinidad and Tobago: For degrees studied at The University of West Indies, 1st (GPA 3.6)
• Tunisia: Licence, 16
• Turkey: Lisans Diplomasi, 3.5
• Turkmenistan: 4 Yr Bakalavr, 5
• Uganda: Uganda, 1st
• Ukraine: Dyplom Magistra, 4.5
• United Arab Emirates: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• United States of America: GPA 4.0 scale, 3.5
• Uruguay: Licenciado, 9
• Uzbekistan: Majistr Diplomi, 90%
• Venezuela: Licenciado, 18
• Vietnam: 10-point scale, 8.0
• Zambia: Master's, A or 4.0
• Zimbabwe: 3/4 year degree, 1st

Fees and funding

Fees for the academic year

• UK fee: £13,250 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee: £29,950 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the academic year

• UK fee: £13,700 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee: £30,900 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the academic year apply to courses starting in October 2025 or January 2026. Fees for the academic year apply to courses starting in October 2026.

Scholarships and bursaries

There are scholarships and bursaries available to help with funding your study.

• 10% off tuition fees: Loughborough University Alumni Bursary
• Up to 20% off tuition fees: Excellence Scholarship

Your development

We are committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.

Once you've successfully graduated you will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the learning outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply your skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others, and the effective use of general IT facilities.
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/continuing professional development (CPD).
• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an ongoing basis.
• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

Our academics

• Dr Raj Shankar Priya: Teaching Fellow in Engineering Management
• Dr Chukwuma Ogbonnaya: Lecturer in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management
• Dr Pedro Ferreira: Programme Leader and Module Leader in Machine Learning
• Dr Ehsan Sabet: Associate Professor in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering Management
• Dr Elliot Woolley: Reader in Sustainable Production and Consumption and Engineering for Sustainable Development Module Leader
• Dr Melanie King: Senior Lecturer in Systems Engineering
• Professor Roy Kalawsky: Director of Advanced VR Research Centre
• Professor Sotiris Korossis: Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Bioartificial Organs
• Dr Ian Graham: Lecturer in Engineering Design and Module Leader for Product Design and Human Factors

Your future career

Our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management MSc graduates are highly employable and have gone on to numerous manufacturing management and technologist roles in a wide range of global industries. A number of graduates have also progressed to further specialised research.

Recent graduates have gone on to work at companies including:

• Atkins
• Caterpillar
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Johnson and Johnson
• Siemens

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