Manufacturing Systems degrees offered by the School of Engineering will provide the student with a grounding in the new technologies, materials and techniques which have brought about such rapid changes in the manufacturing sector. The strong business emphasis further prepares graduates for today's Engineering environment. This degree offers the student a combination of good technical understanding, an applications oriented approach and coverage of business topics. Incorporated Engineers are mainstream Engineers applying the latest research techniques to perform complex technical duties.
Students are prepared for the assumption of professional responsibility, leadership and management.
Course content Eight modules will be studied in each of the three years of the degree. In general a comprehensive range of practical and experimental activities is integrated into the modules and includes the use of the School of Engineering's extensive facilities. Opportunities to study for a Sandwich Degree are available for students wishing to spend a year in industry between their second and third years at the University. The School's courses are well regarded by the Manufacturing industry and employment prospects are excellent. The School is continually being requested to supply manufacturing graduates to industry.