Manufacturing Systems Engineering

The BEng Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time) is tailored for those keen on understanding and contributing to the field of Manufacturing Engineering. Developed with input from local manufacturing companies, this course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of manufacturing technology materials and the engineering principles at the heart of modern industrial approaches.

Students will gain core skills in the management of quality and manufacturing systems, essential for roles in diverse industries. Throughout this programme, you will explore concepts in both Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, which are fundamental to understanding how things are made, from design and materials to real-world applications in factories. These core topics prepare you to meet the dynamic demands of manufacturing, which is becoming increasingly influenced by technology and sustainable manufacturing practices.

This course emphasises real-world application through a strong focus on problem-solving and project work. You’ll work on practical tasks, often in collaboration with our industry partnerships, which allows you to apply classroom knowledge to real industrial challenges. Such exposure to live projects helps you develop valuable skills in manufacturing systems engineering and learn to identify solutions that make processes more efficient and sustainable. This hands-on experience is an ideal way to develop skills that can support a career as a Chartered Engineer.

As an accredited BEng (Hons), this course partially meets the academic requirements needed for professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer, a prestigious qualification recognised in the UK and internationally. To fully qualify, graduates will need to complete additional learning that meets UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) requirements, a key benchmark for the profession.

With a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this programme provides the tools you need to advance in manufacturing. If you are curious about creating and improving processes, enjoy problem-solving, and want a career in a field that makes a tangible difference to industries and people’s lives, the BEng Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time) degree will give you a strong foundation to get started.

Our teaching philosophy emphasises hands-on learning, industry relevance, and critical thinking. Throughout the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time), you’ll gain a blend of foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for success in manufacturing engineering. Each level of the course builds on the last, fostering independence, innovation, and expertise in key engineering principles.

Level 4

At Level 4, you’ll build a solid foundation in core engineering principles through modules like Electrical and Electronic Principles and Engineering Science. You will develop skills in engineering design and applications, explore materials and processing, and strengthen problem-solving with engineering mathematics. This year prepares you with essential knowledge for further study and practice in engineering.

Compulsory

Electrical and Electronic Principles (20 credits)
Engineering Applications & Study Skills (CORE) (20 credits)
Engineering Design (20 credits)
Materials and Introduction to Processing (20 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
Engineering Science (20 credits)

Level 5

Level 5 focuses on advanced concepts in control and automation, stress analysis, and dynamics, and introduces Six Sigma Green Belt principles for quality management. You’ll work on a group project and delve into management, innovation, and sustainability. Modules such as Manufacturing, Design & Technology foster collaborative and innovative problem-solving in a professional engineering setting.

Compulsory

Control and Automation (20 credits)
Group Project (20 credits)
Management, Innovation and Sustainability (20 credits)
Six Sigma Green Belt (20 credits)
Stress Analysis & Dynamics (20 credits)
Manufacturing, Design & Technology (20 credits)

Level 6

At Level 6, you’ll undertake an independent project that allows for in-depth research and application of your learning. Modules cover control technology and computational methods, and you’ll explore plant and asset engineering as well as manufacturing systems and simulation. This final year synthesises your skills, preparing you for professional challenges in manufacturing engineering.

Compulsory

Control Technology (20 credits)
Computational Methods (20 credits)
Independent Project (40 credits)
Plant and Asset Engineering (20 credits)
Manufacturing Systems and Simulation (20 credits)

Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through assignments, exams and individual projects.

One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.