Description
You will build on your technical background while adding business and management skills. These skills include project control, supply chain management, risk management and quality optimisation. You will also develop the ‘soft’ skills of working with others and leading projects, including expertise in negotiation and collaboration, effective communication, handling conflict and politics, and managing change.
This course involves a real-world project that is supported by a sponsor and will include both a research and a practical element. It is an opportunity to impress not only your academic assessors but also potential employers.
Why us?
The University hosts the Institute for Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP) which provides problem-solving solutions to manufacturers of all capabilities
You can network with employers through our local industry forums
Sunderland has been training engineers and technicians for over 100 years
Engage in real-world projects inspired by our extensive research portfolio
Career ready
This course equips you for a wide range of engineering management roles throughout the engineering and manufacturing sector. Employers recognise the value of qualifications from Sunderland, which has been training engineers and technicians for over 100 years.
Employability
As part of the course, you will undertake a project that tackles a real-world problem. These projects are often sponsored by external clients and we encourage and support you to find your own client and sponsor. This relevant work experience will enhance your skills, build up a valuable network of contacts and further boost your employability.
Career options
Potential management roles include:
Project manager
Design engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Mechanical engineer
Electrical engineer
Product engineer
Maintenance engineer
Engineering management provides good career prospects with salaries ranging from £30,000 up to around £80,000.
Requirement
Bachelor's degree 2:2 or GPA 2.40 /5
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
We usually require applicants to hold at least a second-class honours degree (usually a 2:1) or equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you must achieve an academic IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements.
Structure
Fees
Full-time fees are:
£7,000 if you are from the UK/Europe*
£15,000 if you are an international student
Part-time fees are £417 per 10 credits. Please note that part-time courses are not available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
Tuition Fee £15,000 annually
Application Fee £95
Acceptance Fee £300
Housing Fee £700- £1,200 monthly
Living Fee £300- £500 monthly