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Advanced Manufacturing Systems MSc online

Study Method
Online
Institution
Brunel University London
Recognition
Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Start Date
January 2022, May 2022, September 2022

Course overview

Our Advanced Manufacturing Systems MSc degree focuses on providing you with a unique learning opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and skills in advanced manufacturing, aiming to produce the leading engineers and researchers required for Industry 4.0 oriented smart manufacturing to improve products and production processes.

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Job outcomes

  • Engineer
  • Researcher
  • Project leader
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What you'll learn

  • Expert academic support: The course is developed with strong industrial advice and the appropriate balance of theory and practice. You’ll be taught by a team of expert staff and industry collaborators.
  • Advanced workplace skills: Learn advanced manufacturing technologies including simulation and robotics, sensors and measurements, quality management and supply chain management.
  • Present alternative solutions: Doing things differently leads to innovation. Learn to think outside the box, and inspire innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
  • See the bigger picture: The broader your perspective, the greater your competitive advantage. Learn to see the full picture to drive growth in manufacturing industries.
  • Get work-ready: This Industry 4.0 oriented course will prepare you for various careers. Our close project links with industry (e.g. Rolls-Royce, TWI and NPL) will further enhance your employability.
  • Designed for your future: Our graduates are ready to become leading engineers, researchers, project leaders or entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry, research organisations and universities.

Recognition

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) , Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology subject; Mathematics or Statistics discipline Other subjects with relevant work experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
  • Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
  • BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
  • TOEFL: 71 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
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Course features

  • Brunel+ Award: The Brunel+ Award is designed to give you recognition for the non-academic activities that you participate in during your time here at Brunel.
  • Brunel PDC (Professional Development Centre): Our careers service helps students develop the skills and experience needed to stand out in the international job market.
  • Open Library: Online students will have full access to Brunel’s digital library of books, articles, and other electronic resources.

Assessment

Your work will be assessed through written exams, assignments, reports, presentations, individual and group projects, and your dissertation project.

Delivery

Our staff have national and international reputations for their research, publications and applied work. This means that your education will be at the forefront of scholarship and practice, covering the most up-to-date industry knowledge.

Your learning will be enhanced through guest speakers from different areas in manufacturing and technology.

The study will combine lectures, seminars, tutorials, supervised laboratory sessions, and individual and group project work.

Subjects

All modules are worth 15 credits

Modules
Computer Aided Engineering 1
Systems Modelling and Simulation
Advanced Measurement Systems and Data Analysis
Automation and Robotics
Quality Management & Reliability
Global Manufacturing Enterprise Business Development
Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management
Research Methods for Engineering Projects
Research Project (60 credits)
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Payment options

Course fees – £9,810

  • Payment plans/instalments available
  • Funding with Student Finance England

Study loans available

Loans are available for an amount of up to £10,906 towards your study costs. It will be at your discretion to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs. Please note that you must meet the eligibility requirements to qualify. If your course lasts for more than a year, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your course.

Residency requirements

Applicants must meet the following residency requirements. You must be a UK national resident in England or Wales only or an EU national resident in England on the first day of the first academic year but within the EEA throughout the preceding three years.

Master’s degree qualification

The Engineering Management MSc online is classified as a master’s degree course which makes it eligible for funding if you intend to complete the programme within two years. If you have previously studied a professional certificate or diploma, you can still qualify as long as this is your first master’s course.

Repayment terms

Loans are repayable once you earn over £21,000 per annum and will be repaid over a maximum of 30 years. For information about interest rates and other key information, please visit the Student Finance England website.

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About Brunel University London

Brunel University London proudly takes its name from one of the great British engineers of the 19th century, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Our alumni continue to follow in his footsteps in civil engineering today, as well as going on to work across a range of manufacturing, service, and government sectors around the world.

In the spirit of our namesake, excellence, innovation and entrepreneurialism is at the heart of everything we do here at Brunel. As a diverse, forward-thinking university, we are proud to be ranked in the top 60 universities worldwide for the number of international students (QS World University Rankings 2020), and 34th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).