Manufacturing Management

Overview

The course enables candidates to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key scientific principles, theories and practice.



The programme has been designed to provide postgraduate education and training in Manufacturing Management. The course includes modules in topics such as Computer Aided Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing Systems.



A significant proportion of the students on the course come from local engineering companies and study in a part-time mode. Both the MSc and PgDIP versions of the course are also suitable for engineering or science graduates wishing to up skill in order to improve their employment prospects.



About

The course draws upon the internationally recognised research within the school in areas such as Aerospace Composites, Polymers, Advanced Metal Forming, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, and Nanotechnology. Such research within the school has led to several successful spinout companies. Staff teaching on the course also have a wealth of industrial experience with many have decades of experience working with a wide range of companies.



Work placement / study abroad

Part-time students can undertake work based learning modules.

Full - Time Programme

Year One

Research Methods and Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing systems

Quality Improvement

Computer Aided Engineering for Managers

Masters Dissertation

Advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications - This module is optional

Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices - This module is optional

Intelligent Manufacturing - This module is optional

Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences and CFD - This module is optional

Design Optimization of Mechanical Systems - This module is optional

Research Project - This module is optional

Work based learning - This module is optional

Polymer Technology - This module is optional

Composite Engineering - This module is optional

Process Product Optimisation - This module is optional



Part-Time Programme

Year One

Research Methods and Management

Quality Improvement

Computer Aided Engineering for Managers

Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices - This module is optional

Research Project - This module is optional



Year Two

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing systems

Advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications - This module is optional

Intelligent Manufacturing - This module is optional

Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences and CFD - This module is optional

Design Optimization of Mechanical Systems - This module is optional

Work based learning - This module is optional

Polymer Technology - This module is optional

Composite Engineering - This module is optional

Process Product Optimisation - This module is optional



Year Three

Masters Dissertation

PgDip - Normally, an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route. It is possible to transfer onto the MSc version of the course after successfully completing the PGDip.



MSc - Specific details on the admission criteria can be found at the course webpage provided below. Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Attendance

The full-time MSc takes one calendar year to complete and consists of two taught terms followed by a substantial research project during the summer semester. The MSc can also be undertaken in a part-time day release mode.



Part-time students who are in full-time employment will be able to gain credit for work-based activity in the work-based learning modules that are a feature of the programme.

Start Date: September 2025 & January 2026.

Career options

Upon successful completion of the programme students will be more employable within a wide range of manufacturing industries. The wide range of optional modules available in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Aerospace and Materials allows students to tailor the course towards their particular interests.



Another important opportunity for MSc students is the academic/research career through a PhD programme such as those offered in the Engineering Research Institute (ERI) which hosts the MSc programme.