BEng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for Defence (accelerated) at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

If you are aiming for a career in defence or advanced manufacturing engineering, this course offers a strong foundation. The BEng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for Defence is a hands-on, industry-focused degree designed to develop skilled defence engineers. It combines theory and practice across advanced and additive manufacturing, digital systems and Industry 4.0, materials and structural analysis, defence communications, non-destructive testing, and sustainable engineering.

Duration: 2 years full-time; 42 months part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Engineering Science and Mathematics, Engineering Principles 1, Practical Skills for Defence Engineering 1, Engineering Principles 2, Practical Skills for Defence Engineering 2, Sustainable Engineering and Business, Integrated Engineering Systems Project, Control and Instrumentation for Defence Engineering, Engineering Modelling and Analysis, Systems Engineering and Quality Management, Thermodynamics and Power Propulsion, Intelligent Additive Manufacturing for Defence, Major Project, Defence Communication Systems, among others.

Career pathways

The UK is a world leader in defence, advanced manufacturing, and security technologies, providing a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles across defence manufacturing, communications, design, testing, aerospace, naval engineering, and advanced production environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics and a physical science subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics and Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (you should choose units in additional mathematics and analytical subjects). You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications and relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work that we consider a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course. If you have an HND/C in an appropriate engineering discipline, we'll consider you for entry to level HE5 of this programme, depending on the subject area of qualification and the level of maths and science that you have achieved. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 42 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=H233-D&code2=0002

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