MSc Manufacturing Engineering

Module: 7CM003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

This module provides you with a broadening knowledge of Computer Aided Design tools and the Product Structuring and Definition strategies being used by today’s most successful product developers and manufacturers. By undertaking the module, you will also develop the ability to analyse and evaluate how modern product design orientated organisations could strategically exploit these technologies to achieve higher quality products at the optimum cost and delivered to market in a timely manner.

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7AT004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

The process of design is being revolutionised by the wide range of tools being developed. Within this module we will be investigating some of the new emerging tools that can be used across the manufacturing and built environment specialisms developed to support the design process. During the module we will investigate the implementation and practical application of real time simulations for design along with the use of new and emerging devices to support digital design.

Module: 7MA001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

The aim of this module is to identify and eliminate sources of waste especially in advanced manufacturing and operations and practices associated with lean operations. It will also describe value stream mapping of manufacturing and service operations in the extended enterprise.

Module: 7ET019

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

This module will enable you to evaluate current and emerging rapid manufacturing and prototyping technologies and in so doing develop a critical understanding of how these processes can be employed and exploited by product developers and manufacturers.

Module: 7ET022

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

By studying this module you will develop the personal and professional skills required to design and undertake research in your chosen subject area at post graduate level.

Module: 7CM004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

A holistic appreciation of product life cycle and its management from concept to disposal / recycling is essential for value analysis for businesses. Also, a sound resource efficiency management, material utilisation, system reliability, maintainability, supportability, energy demand management are all essential for sustainable development. This module will address product life cycle management with an aim to design robust products / processes cost effectively while minimising overall carbon footprint and environmental impact. It will also cover aspects of waste and energy management

MSc programme in Manufacturing Engineering at Wolverhampton is a comprehensive, specialist postgraduate programme focusing on high value manufacturing especially for the aerospace and automotive industry. It adopts a systems / life cycle engineering approach during course delivery and applies specialist tools and techniques such as material utilisation principle, life cycle assessment, life cycle costing, value analysis / engineering, sustainable design and manufacture, resource efficiency management and value stream mapping to illustrate and demonstrate manufacturing engineering practice in the 21st century. Case study materials and recent / current academic journal research papers would be used in all cases to support and enhance course delivery.

1. Appreciate the significance of the manufacturing sector and the impact on national and international business environment.

2. Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the core principles of manufacturing engineering especially within the contextual framework.

3. Demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonal skills, and thinking critically and creatively during problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

4. Solve complex problems and make decisions either individually or as part of a team.

5. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research method is used to create and interprete knowledge in manufacturing engineering.

6. Appreciate how successful manufacturing enterprises achieve and sustain total quality in their supply chain management.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13950 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Applicants will normally be required to have a 2:2 (or higher) honours degree in a subject broadly related to the science and engineering disciplines.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification
• Please use the following link to see the range of English Language Pre-Sessional courses and related Pre-Masters courses offered by the University of Wolverhampton International Academy.
• For further information relating to overseas qualification please use the following link

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Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs