Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Design and Manufacture (Distance Learning) MSc
Up to 8 years part-time
This programme is particularly suitable for engineers in product design and manufacturing roles who wish to gain further skills and take on more responsibility in the workplace. It provides a thorough knowledge of engineering design and manufacture and associated management principles.
As a fully distance-learning programme, it is designed to enable students to study at home or in the workplace. Resources for study include specially designed sets of written lecture notes, often supported by computer-based material on CD-ROM. Tutorial and study support is provided on-line.
Compulsory Modules
- Engineering Design Methods
- Design of Machine Elements
- Design for Assembly
- Operations Management
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Lean and Agile Manufacturing
- Quality Management
- Business Strategy
- Marketing for Engineers
- Project (undertaken as a work-based project)
Assessment
Examination and practical coursework. Individual project: dissertation, presentation and exhibition.
Entry Qualification*
Upper second class honours degree in any engineering discipline, or HND with appropriate industrial experience. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree will be considered on a case by case basis.
Careers and Further Study
This programme is intended for engineers or scientists with a degree or equivalent level qualification who wish to continue their professional development and update their knowledge of advances in technology. They may be working in a range of engineering or manufacturing occupations, or wishing to change career direction.
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