Many of our guest speakers are invited from leading companies and are able to give students an in-depth insight into how knowledge is applied in real industries. The MSc is designed to provide the student with a balanced study in the technological and management issues of advanced manufacture. This encompasses the application of computer systems to aid the manufacturing process, together with the use of other new technologies, internet access, modern materials and appropriate management techniques. To qualify for the MSc qualification, the student needs to complete a total of ten taught modules and an individual project which is often industrial orientated. The ten modules are made up of nine key modules plus one option module.
Students can choose their preferred option modules according to their interest and experience.
The individual project represents a significant part of the course and students will be given careful guidance before they select their project titles. Due to close working relationships with a large number of manufacturing companies that the School has always enjoyed, the Course Director strongly encourages industrially linked projects. Many of our graduates have found the experience gained from these projects prepares them for working in the real world, and helps them find related jobs in similar disciplines. The course is suitable for all relevant engineers who want to broaden their knowledge in Advanced Manufacture and subsequently pursue a serious career in that field. Because the MSc course team constantly consults our industrial partner companies, the syllabus closely reflects the skills that are demanded by industries.