Students are able to study a range of topics to develop a critical understanding of engineering and management theory. The course incorporates engineering and management core modules which every student must study. Students can then choose four optional modules, enabling them to tailor their learning to their individual background and career ambitions. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops to examine, research, discuss, and debate topics.

Following the taught element of the programme, students can either the Engineering Research Project or Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement). A research project is core to each pathway. For students with an industry placement the project will form part of this.

The Engineering Research Project provides the chance to complete an in-depth investigation of a specific topic within industry or academia, enabling students to apply new knowledge in a real-life setting.

Students selecting the Engineering Research Project (Industry Placement) can undertake an eight-month work placement in industry with one of the Universitys industry partners, or with an independently sourced organisation. Students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Engineering Management (with Professional Practice).

Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that the option to undertake the Professional Practice route will be subject to students performance during the taught element of the programme and students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Students will be introduced to prospective employers and supported in this process.

Students who require a Tier 4 visa to study this programme will be issued a CAS with a course length that should be sufficient to complete the course without the placement module. If you decide to undertake the module and find a work placement, this will add additional time to your course and a new Tier 4 visa will be required before the work placement can begin to extend your stay in the UK

Weekly contact hours on this programme may vary depending on the individual module options chosen and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. For every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.

Course composition and delivery is different for each module and may include lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, practicals, research, and one-to-one learning. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.

In support of part-time delivery, where possible, each teaching contact takes over a minimum four hour period, with a minimum of 12 contacts expected across a single term.

MSc Engineering Management students are able to develop the strong communication skills and capabilities that employers are looking for in addition to leadership, negotiation and influencing, presentation, and self-awareness. The programme is aimed at those who wish to embark on, change, or advance their chosen career in engineering to management level.