University of Northampton

Advanced Design and Manufacturing MSc

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The University of Northampton’s Advanced Design and Manufacturing MSc addresses the complete life cycle of a product or process, from conception through to design and manufacture to disposal. This highly applied programme develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning engineering in the field of design and manufacturing, and of the accompanying legal, ethical and professional considerations. There is a strong focus on integrating current research and developments into learning and teaching.

This advanced design and manufacturing course is available to study on placement and non-placement routes. This msc manufacturing degree has been accredited by IMechE under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the Advanced Design and Manufacturing MSc degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by IMechE under licence from the Engineering Council
  • Supports eventual registration as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
  • Covers full product life cycle from conception to disposal
  • Placement and non-placement routes available
  • Current research and developments integrated into teaching
  • Covers legal, ethical and professional considerations in engineering

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Design engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Product development engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Production engineer
  • Process engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,700 per year | International: £19,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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