Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
If you have a degree in engineering and would like to enhance your professional qualification – or are already working in industry and want to become a leader in process control and new product development – our course provides the expertise you need to improve your career. We focus on applying the latest technology and management systems to analyse current engineering issues. These issues include the ability to respond rapidly to changes in the global market by inventing products that address agile, environmental and management control issues. You will use simulation of automation and management systems to analyse these issues and test solutions.
You will have access to excellent equipment and resources including a Rapid Prototyping Machine, Programmable Logic Controllers,
January entrants please note: in order to complete 12 months of academic study delivered in University term time, the total length of your programme will be 18 months to include recognised University vacation periods.
Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Engineering, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
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Career options include project planning and control, designing new intelligent products and designing control systems. You will also gain an insight into self-employment through the analysis of business and entrepreneurial issues. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and contacts through taking part in live projects. This course will also prepare you for further independent study at PhD level.
•Production Manager
•Senior Manufacturing Engineer
•Software Development Specialist
•Principle Structural Engineer
Simulation & Modelling (Semester one) (20 Credits)
Uses discreet event simulation and 3D modelling techniques to construct virtual factories that use automated systems. You will conduct an analysis of material flow using discrete event simulation.
Engineering Systems Control (Semester one) (20 Credits)
You will study
Eco Engineering (20 Credits)
Covers environmental issues such as recyclable material selection, design for minimum power used in
Lean & Agile Engineering (20 Credits)
This module deals with the every need to respond to
Research Practice (20 Credits)
Develops your awareness of the methods and skills which are required in order to carry out Masters level research successfully, and to reflect critically on your own development.
Final Project (40 Credits)
The dissertation / final project aims to provide an opportunity for you to engage in research and advanced scholarship in a subject area of your choice, which is appropriate the course.
Option Modules (20 Credits Each)
Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Software & Systems, Network & Convergence Architectures, Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Project Management (20 Credits)
Explore the role and purpose of the project manager, project stakeholders and project types. You will look at case studies associated with both successful and unsuccessful projects, and the lessons to be learned from such cases.
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