MEng Mechanical Engineering with Management: The University of Manchester

Course description

Engineering is not just about technology. It is about people, companies, manufacturing and commerce. Engineering decisions must normally be made within a commercial context and engineers are often found in senior management positions where they are required to be leaders and strategic planners as well as problem-solvers and designers. Combining engineering with management produces a lively, interesting and multi-disciplinary degree, with excellent career prospects for graduates.

The programmes begin with the common first year, which provides the basic knowledge and skills which are applicable to all engineering, such as mechanics, thermo-fluids, materials, mechatronics, communications, design and mathematics, in a novel and challenging active learning environment.

In Year 2 you begin to specialise in Mechanical Engineering. You complete four blocks of engineering applications where you will be presented with specialist material in your chosen area and tackle design-related problems.

In Year 3 and Year 4, half of the specialist units you attend will be management related. You will complete a group design project and an individual research project which will be engineering based, but with a business angle. You will choose from a range of optional units.

In Year 4 you will undertake a business oriented group project. As well as specialist management and strategy units, there is the opportunity to study a wide range of options which may include machine tools, management, manufacturing, materials, processes, mathematics, micro-mechanics, modelling & simulation, plant monitoring, power plant, environment and many others. You emerge as a well-rounded graduate with, not only a solid engineering training, but also a useful insight into the commercial world, which will equip you for a wide range of careers including general management and sales, as well as jobs in more technical fields.

Career opportunities

Professional engineers can work in a whole range of industries: aerospace, automobile, civil, electronics, manufacturing and the process industries. Engineers with a flair for business and management offer a special blend of skills which is in high demand. Engineers also find many employment opportunities in other branches of business where their key skills play important roles. Transferable skills such as communications, problem solving, design, and management enable their graduates to follow careers in the business, management and financial arenas.

Entry requirements

• English language: English language qualification requirements: Minimum grade C in English Language or equivalent qualification: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550/220 Computer Based or 80 Internet Based with a minimum of 20 in each component.
• A level: Grades AAB. This should include Mathematics (must include applied/mechanical element - if not Physics must be offered) and a science (Physics preferred but Chemistry, Biology or Engineering Science also acceptable).
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International Baccalaureate: 35-33 points overall including either 6 or 5 in Mathematics and Physics at the Higher level depending on the course applied for.