Advanced Engineering Design | University of Sunderland

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Course summary

Develop your knowledge of modern technologies in industrial engineering with our MSc Advanced Engineering Design course. This course will help you to enhance your existing skills for digital design and smart manufacturing applications.

Using advanced technologies, you’ll look at different ways of reaching solutions before a system or product is developed. You’ll learn about a range of technical topics, applying your existing knowledge and skills to enhance the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing organisations. You’ll practice successful implementation of solutions, considering design, development, and testing phases within a project.

In addition to engineering skills, you'll also develop your management and societal awareness skills, focusing on managing the development of modern solutions that address society’s needs.

This course will help you develop into an independent, creative, problem-solving, engineering professional.

Open days

University of Sunderland in London - Open Day
14 Mar 2026, 13:00
London

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
We usually require applicants to hold a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent professional qualification. We will consider applicants with a wide range of relevant experience.

Subject Spotlights

Subject Spotlights give you the chance to try a higher education course before you apply. Delivered by the lecturers themselves you will gain insight into what it's like to study the course and give your personal statement a boost.

Exploring Vulnerability Through A Criminological Lense
with Sarah Connelly from the University of Sunderland
Euthanasia: Should It Be Legalised In The UK?
with Dr Kieran Doran from University of Sunderland
Cancer, Brain Tumours & Rogue Cells: The Science Behind The Killer Disease
with Dr Shafiq Ahmed from University of Sunderland
Visual Storytelling: The Magic Of The Movies.
with Nicholas Glean from the University of Sunderland
And Breathe: The Respiratory System Explained
with Charlotte Anderson from the University of Sunderland
Sustainable Engineering: Saving Planet Earth
with Dave Knapton from the University of Sunderland
Injury, Recovery, End-Of-Careers And Concussion. The Reality Of Life In Sport.
with Abbie Taylor from University of Sunderland
What Is The Impact Of Contemporary Artists In Society?
with Dr Suzy O’Hara from the University of Sunderland
The Psychology Of Males: What's Going On Inside The Male Mind?
with Dr Becci Owens from University of Sunderland
Computer Science: Is Generative AI The Problem Or The Solution?
with Dr Aminu Usman from the University of Sunderland
Influencing Consumer Behaviour: The Power Of The Brand.
with Iraa Wimpenny from University of Sunderland

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England	£9000	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9000	Year 1
Scotland	£9000	Year 1
Wales	£9000	Year 1
EU	£17000	Year 1
International	£17000	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

University of Sunderland

Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

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Course contact details

Main Contact

Email:student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Phone:0191 515 3000

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