Master of Philosophy in Industrial Systems, Manufacture, and Management at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The aim of ISMM is to equip numerate graduates with the academic skills, personal development and industrial experience to be immediately effective in their early careers in the industry. ISMM is very different from any other academic course: it combines traditional academic teaching material with a series of industrial visits, industrial seminars, skills development and projects in the industry. ISMM is a very intensive programme that gives a direct experience of many different industries, cultures and working environments.

What you will study

In addition to the lectures, the industry-based projects present real challenges in genuine industrial and business environments. The programme is structured around taught modules, company visits and in-company projects solving live business or technical problems. Thesis / Dissertation All students will be required to write a dissertation of no longer than 15,000 words.

Career pathways

In addition to the lectures, the industry-based projects present real challenges in genuine industrial and business environments. ISMM will broaden students' perspectives and experiences and open doors to a wide range of industrial careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Successful applicants will be numerate, and are likely to have a background in engineering, technology, science or mathematics. We recruit graduates with relevant working experience, usually in the form of internships taken during or after their undergraduate degrees. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 22,446 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 53,280 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegmpimm/apply

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