MSc Engineering Leadership and Management at Swansea University

This MSc is designed for aspiring and practising professionals who want leadership and management skills with a focus on the engineering sector. Developed jointly with the School of Management and with industry partner Tata Steel, it covers leadership styles, project management, smart manufacturing, the circular economy and sustainable technologies.

Faculty: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Leadership and Strategy, Leading and Managing Projects, Engineering Simulation, Sustainable and Societal Engineering, Financial Management for Projects and Sustainable Operations Management, plus a 60-credit MSc Engineering Leadership and Management Project presented to senior management within a host organisation.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in engineering. Industry partners report that graduates are often promoted into positions ahead of their peers.

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