MSc Manufacturing Management with Advanced Project

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. 

The University of Hertfordshire is a public university located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It became a university in 1992 but started as Hatfield Technical College in 1948. The university is ranked 7th for engineering and technology in the 2024 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey and 10th in the UK for production and manufacturing engineering, according to the Daily Mail University Guide 2025.

Students can study various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Public Health, Engineering, Creative Arts, and Business. The university is well-regarded for its research, often ranking in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact. It also works with major companies like Tesla and Microsoft to help prepare students for successful careers. 

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a 2:2 honours degree in engineering, science, or a related field that does not significantly overlap with this programme. 

• International qualifications will be assessed for their equivalence to UK degrees.

English Proficiency:

• For students whose native language is not English, it is required that they present an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no section scoring less than 5.5, or an equivalent test result accepted by the University.

• Students are exempt from this requirement if they completed an undergraduate degree taught in English at a recognised university in the UK or another accepted country while residing there during their studies. 

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. 

International students at the University of Hertfordshire have access to financial aid through scholarships. The £2,000 Early Bird Payment Discount rewards those who pay their tuition fees in full ahead of the deadline. For undergraduate students, the UG Tri Annual Scholarship provides a £1,500 tuition fee reduction per academic year. 

Another option is the Chancellor's International Scholarship, which awards between £500 and £4,000 based on academic excellence and is automatically considered during the application process.

To learn more about the scholarships open to international students, please get in touch with our counsellors at AHZ for guidance and support. 

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

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.