University of Hertfordshire

MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project at the University of Hertfordshire is a two-year full-time programme aimed at preparing students for leadership roles in the manufacturing industry. The course covers key topics like smart manufacturing, lean processes, logistics, sustainable materials, and continuous improvement. Students will also work on an advanced project that helps them build professional skills and boosts their chances of getting a job.

Students learn in Spectra, the university’s advanced School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science. This modern building includes top-notch facilities like modeling and simulation labs, an automotive workshop with an electric vehicle area, a wind tunnel, welding bays, and the Merlin Flight Simulator.

Graduates of this programme acquire skills in project management, strategic planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, which help them improve efficiency and manage manufacturing processes. They can find job opportunities in fields like aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturing, often at well-known companies like Airbus, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce. 

Key highlights

  • Teaching backed by over 50 years of training mechanical engineers
  • Modern technology and lab facilities used in industry
  • Graduates work in R&D, design and manufacturing departments
  • Alumni employed by Airbus, McLaren and Rolls Royce

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include engineering discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Testing engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Design engineer
  • R&D engineer
  • Manufacturing manager

Career opportunities

With an MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project degree from the University of Hertfordshire, graduates are equipped to work as:

  • Operations Manager 

  • Manufacturing Engineering 

  • Lean Manufacturing Specialist 

  • Quality Manager 

  • Quality Assurance Specialist 

  • Consultant

Cost of study

International students opting for the University of Hertfordshire's MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project programme for the academic year 2025/26 will pay an estimated tuition fee of £19,800 annually. This figure may still undergo adjustments. 

Admission

Use the university's online international application form to submit your application for this course. If you require support, our trained counsellors are available to guide you through the process.

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