MSc Systems Engineering (Mechanical) and Engineering Management at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

The University of Bolton's MSc in Systems Engineering (Mechanical) and Engineering Management is an excellent opportunity to consolidate and advance your skills and knowledge in systems engineering, with a mechanical engineering emphasis. Graduating from this postgraduate course should increase your employability and enhance your suitability for further research or training options.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 36 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Masters Project; Intelligent Systems; Business in Engineering; Technical Publications and Presentations; Advanced Control Technology; Project Management; Monitoring of Mechanical Systems; Advanced Production Engineering; Integrated Management Systems.

Career pathways

This master's degree addresses contemporary engineering and engineering management issues. In addition to helping develop your technical knowledge and experience, this postgraduate programme can give you greater confidence in your transferable and personal skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in an engineering-related subject, and appropriate work experience. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have alternative equivalent qualifications with extensive relevant work experience. We welcome your application if you hold a degree awarded by an overseas institution. The University will assess the equivalence of your qualifications. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. We're more than happy to have an informal chat with you about this course, either over the phone or in person.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,664 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 36 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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