MSc DESIGN ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Overview & facilities

This Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management Masters takes graduates of engineering disciplines and equips them with specialist knowledge in design engineering and manufacturing management to fill the sought after vacancies in global markets.

The course emphasises strategic and visionary design, innovative use and application of technology. You will explore the development of a commercially relevant design philosophy and the necessary knowledge in manufacturing management. The course will encourage you to investigate relevant and emerging design issues together with the challenges offered by commercial constraints and adopt a hands-on approach in tackling such tasks. You will be encouraged to examine business issues relating to processes and materials, CAE, validation and testing methods, sustainable design, CAD visualisation and simulation, rapid prototyping, and new technologies, amongst others and managing such operations in commercial settings.

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Content & modules

Modules

• Year 1

  Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management Practice (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aim of the module is to develop high level skills in technologies relating to design and manufacturing engineering. The module also aims to cover the necessary manufacturing management practice through simulation of real-life scenarios.

  Engineering Project (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to integrate the knowledge and skill based modules through integrated team projects to contextualise, exemplify and consolidate the analytical and technical knowledge gained on the programme.

  Principles of Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Aims To build knowledge in the fundamentals of the relationship between Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management; To build knowledge of current industrial practices and state-of-the-art processes in manufacturing and its management; To develop skills for research into emergent practices and processes in design engineering and management; To develop skills for reviewing, analysing, reporting and presenting the effects of new and emerging practices and processes.

  Thesis (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module provides students with the opportunity to assimilate the advanced knowledge and skills gained during the programme, enabling them to define and execute an in-depth study into an aspect of corporate practice in their chosen discipline.

All new students will take part in a week long induction that will serve as introduction to the programme, department and the University. Induction will also include a specific health and safety training for safe use of the facilities in the department.

Full Time Study

Full-time students will study three modules over the first 24 weeks, requiring three days of attendance. On successful completion, you will progress onto the thesis stage where attendance will be negotiated individually with your supervisor.

Phase one (September - May)
- Principles of Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management Practice
- Engineering Project
Phase two (June - August)
- Thesis

Part Time Study

Part-time students will study two modules in the first year, requiring two days of attendance over 24 weeks. In year 2, you will study one module (Engineering Project) over 24 weeks, requiring one day attendance. On successful completion, you will progress to the thesis stage where your attendance will be negotiated individually with your supervisor.

Year one (Autumn/Spring term)
- Principles of Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management Practice
Year two
- Autumn/Spring term: Engineering Project
- Summer term: Thesis 

Assessment

This Masters course is highly student-centred and has a careful balance between theory and practice, and our teaching and learning approach will be based on practical projects, problem based learning and assessment by coursework. 

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Entry & applying

Standard entry requirements

To be accepted to study on the MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management, we normally require graduates with a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

International entry requirements

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

How to Apply

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Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. The quickest way to apply is by making an online application, once you have created your account and completed your application, you will be able to track the progress of your application online. Alternatively, you can fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £7,500

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600

Careers & placements

What can you do with an Engineering degree?

Graduates will be expected to enter into design engineering with highly specialised manufacturing engineering skills that are much sought after qualities worldwide. The course content will be enriched by keeping industrial partner's engagement active and offering sponsored projects. This will also help to support the students about the current opportunities and future trends in their relevant employment sectors.

Where do our graduates go?

Based on data from the respondents of the 2009-10 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating:

• 100% of Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management graduates were in employment or further study

Middlesex graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles:

• Design Engineer
• Technical Manager

In companies such as:

• Axon Auto
• Balmoral Group
• Balfour Beatty
• DMM Engineering

Salary
The average full time salary for graduates from this group was £25,000.

Graduate Roles

Design Engineer - A design engineer is involved in the research and development of new products and the systems used to make them. They also look at existing products and work on ways to improve their performance and efficiency. Depending on the type of project, the role may involve research, design, testing, modifying and reporting. These various stages enable a design engineer to considering factors such as the usability, safety, strength, reliability, aesthetics and cost efficiency of the product. A design engineer also needs to take into account the environmental impact of new products, the manufacturing processes used to make them and how they would be safely disposed of once their working life was over.

Starting salaries* for design engineers are between £22,000 and £25,000 a year. Experienced engineers can earn between £26,000 and £40,000. Senior design engineers can earn over £50,000 a year. (These figures are a guideline only). After several years experience, you could become a project manager, strategic planner or consultant design engineer.

Manufacturing Systems Engineer - A manufacturing systems engineer works with production managers in factories to design, develop and install new manufacturing equipment and assembly lines. They may also be involved in the building of new manufacturing plants. The various fields you can expect to find jobs in include: food and drink, pharmaceutical, electronics,  and the automotive industries. With professional development training, you can expect to move into senior management jobs, partnership in an engineering firm or self-employment as a consultant. If you work for a larger company, you may be given the chance to work on overseas contracts, setting up manufacturing systems in emerging economies.

Starting salaries* for Manufacturing Systems Engineers are between £22,500 and £25,000 a year. Experienced engineers can earn between £26,000 and £35,000. Chartered engineers can earn over £40,000 a year. (These figures are intended as a guideline only.)

Production Manager (Manufacturing) - A production manager ensures that manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time. You can expect to find roles within automotive manufacturers and suppliers, food processing companies, pharmaceutical companies and engineering firms. A production manager's role involves production process involves planning, control and supervision. You would also be expected to put together production reports for factory managers and clients. The role would also involve working closely with maintenance technicians, company buyers, suppliers, quality control, training departments, and health and safety managers.

Starting salaries* for production managers are between £18,000 and £24,000 a year. Average salaries fall between £25,000 and £40,000. Managers with overall responsibility for production can earn over £45,000.

(*These figures are intended as a guideline only)