MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Advance your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most innovative industries. The MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology is designed for ambitious engineers and technical professionals ready to lead the transformation of modern manufacturing. This course combines advanced engineering principles with cutting-edge technologies, giving you the expertise to optimise processes, design smarter systems, and drive innovation in high-value manufacturing environments.

Department: Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Master advanced techniques in manufacturing systems, materials processing, and mechanical engineering. Apply innovative technologies such as automation, laser processing, and smart production methods to solve real-world challenges. Core modules include Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology, Sustainable Additive Manufacturing, Engineering Analysis and Simulation Methods, Project and Innovation Management, Engineering Major Project, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology has the potential to support postgraduate career opportunities. After graduating from this programme, the job profile of the students will be diversified over several engineering fields such as: Bringing new products and technologies to market, which is increasing the focus on business development skills among senior managers., Research and Development (R&D) section, which is stimulating demand for highly skilled graduates and increasing collaboration between advanced manufacturing research centres and industry., Taking advantage of potentially transformative enabling technologies, such as 3D visualisation, analysis and printing, composites, which could potentially transform the manufacturing sector in near future., Government and environmental agencies value advanced manufacturing to identify the opportunities to meet low carbon policies and legislation, which is increasing investment in energy efficient technologies and driving research in lightweight materials., Sales and marketing engineering products as export opportunities, which is considered a major growth opportunity for UK manufacturers., Leading and managing the efficient and effective management of the manufacturing team, commission, implementing, operating and servicing advanced automated manufacturing solutions..

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