Digital Manufacturing Engineering (Taught)

This course provides you with the knowledge of digital manufacturing to prepare you to lead the future of manufacturing. You'll master high-productivity fabrication and advanced software with self-analytic and problem-solving capabilities, equipping you to innovate and transform the industry.

This course is designed to give you the expertise to lead in the digital manufacturing sector. You’ll gain a deep understanding of highly productive fabrication processes and master cutting-edge software that uses self-analytic and advanced problem-solving capabilities.

You'll develop the critical thinking and intellectual curiosity needed to challenge existing concepts and to innovate, equipping you with a foundation for a career where you can truly transform industry.

The programme focuses on high-productivity manufacturing, a critical skill set for any economy, whether developed or developing. You'll learn how to achieve significant gains in productivity by automating downtime operations and routine decisions through digital control and machine-based systems.

The course is structured to provide a strong foundation before allowing you to specialise. In the first semester, you will focus on core manufacturing principles. In the second semester, you will explore advanced digital operations.

Both semesters offer optional modules, giving you the flexibility to customise your learning to align with your career goals.

Our assessment methods are designed to support the achievement of learning outcomes and develop your professional skills. This will include formal examinations and coursework, alongside your individual project that runs throughout the academic year.

Regular feedback is also provided, so you can understand your own development throughout the course.