MSc Engineering Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

On our Engineering Management postgraduate course, you will develop a wide array of both engineering and managerial skills and competencies, enabling you to lead effectively on engineering projects as well as managing across other sectors. The UK stands to benefit significantly from adopting Industry 4.0 technologies and processes, while the country needs a skilled engineering workforce to reach a national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Department: Department of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 18 months FT / 3 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Engineering Business Management, Engineering Operations Management, Sustainability, IR 4.0: Technologies and Management, Applied Project Management, Technological Innovation and Change Management, Major Research Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include engineering manager, process design engineer, mechanical engineer, project engineer, process manufacturing engineer and electrical/electronics engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A grade classification of 2:2 is required in a (Hons) bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related engineering or technological discipline where relevant subject areas have been studied. To apply, applicants in current relevant employment should possess a minimum of five years of relevant managerial experience in engineering and be able to provide a reference detailing roles and responsibilities from their line manager. Applicants with a first language other than English should possess IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,350 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £5,175 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 18 months FT / 3 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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