Program Overview

Engineering Management MSc

The Brunel Engineering Management MSc gives graduates and professional engineers seeking to move into management the technical skills and understanding of business, operations, and strategy to pursue successful careers in engineering management.

Key Information

• Start date: January, September
• Subject area: Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
• Mode of study: 1 year full-time
• Fees:
  • 2026/27: UK Ł14,435, International Ł24,795
• Entry requirements:
  • A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognized qualification in an Engineering, Science, Maths, or technology subject.
  • English language requirements: IELTS 6 (min 5.5 in all areas), Pearson 59 (59 in all sub-scores), BrunELT 58% (min 55% in all areas), TOEFL 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Course Content

The course is designed to give graduates and professional engineers the managerial skills and understanding of business operations needed for careers in engineering management. Coursework consists of compulsory and optional modules and a 10,000-word dissertation.

Compulsory Modules

• Manufacturing Systems, Design, and Economics
• Managing People and Organisations
• Project Management
• Systems Modelling and Simulation
• Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management
• Quality Management and Reliability
• Dissertation

Optional Modules

• Advanced Measurement Systems and Data Analysis
• Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Techniques
• Robotics and Manufacturing Automation
• Sustainable Design and Manufacture
• Design of Mechatronic Systems

Careers and Your Future

As a Brunel Engineering Management MSc graduate, there's the opportunity to enter a broad range of careers in the manufacturing, service, and government sectors. Graduates are employed in industries ranging from metal cutting to process, working for companies such as Atkins, Canon Europe, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, and Unilever.

Teaching and Learning

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory and practical sessions, coursework, and group work. The taught element takes place from September to April, followed by an individual project and dissertation preparation from May to September.

Assessment and Feedback

Modules are assessed by combinations of formal examination and written assignments. Successful completion of the taught modules allows you to proceed to the dissertation stage. To qualify for the award of the MSc degree, you must submit a satisfactory dissertation.

Location of Study

The course is studied on campus at Brunel University London, with access to industry-standard specialist software and equipment.