Course summary
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. Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Modules
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.
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules. Subject requirements We accept degrees in the following subject areas: - Chemistry - Manufacturing Automation - Mathematics - Mechanical Design - Mechanical Engineering - Physics - Vehicle Engineering We may also consider other related engineering subjects. Module requirements You should have studied at least one module from two of the four areas below: Area 1: Solid Mechanics - Design of Machine Elements - Fracture Mechanics - Materials Mechanics - Materials under Stress - Mechanical Design - Mechanics/Strength of Deformable Solids - Mechanics/Strength of Materials - Solid Mechanics - Stress/Structural Analysis - Structural Mechanics/Integrity Area 2: Dynamics - Applied/Theoretical/Engineering Mechanics - Control - Dynamics - Mechanics of Machines - Mechatronics - Theory of Machines - Theory of Mechanisms - Vibration Area 3: Thermo - Aero-Engine Theory - Aero Propulsion - Air Conditioning - Automobile Engine - Diesel Engine - Internal Combustion Engines - Reciprocating Engines - Refrigeration - Thermodynamics - Any other module with the words 'Heat', 'Thermal' etc. Area 4: Fluids - Aerodynamics - Fluids - Gas Dynamics - Hydraulics - Pneumatics Note: Modules containing the words 'Experiment/Experimental' or 'Lab' are unacceptable.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/digital-manufacturing-engineering-msc#feesfunding
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN