Course summary
Designed by world-leading researchers and industry experts, this programme evolves with industrial practices and new technology in real-time. Encompassing a broad multi-disciplinary field and many diverse topics, you will enjoy in-depth study spanning everything from the fundamentals of manufacturing processes to the management of manufacturing systems - with the opportunity for specialised study in your dissertation. As you journey through the year, you will find we match a strong theoretical understanding, and creativity, with truly practical experience - enabling you to analyse and investigate problems in a fully-formed sense. Upon graduation, you will be confident in engaging in the design, development, and research involved in the creation of manufacturing technology. The programme also prepares you for the effective management of manufacturing systems. Whilst intended primarily for those wishing to pursue an industrial career, it is equally relevant as preparation for research in advanced manufacturing technology and systems management. In addition to industry-leading teaching, you will learn in our world-class facilities - the Home of Engineering and Materials. This space is the largest dedicated engineering university building in the UK, and home to excellent equipment ready to enable you to supplement theoretical learning with hands-on work.
Entry requirements
The standard academic entry requirement for this Master's programme is a upper Second Class (2:1) UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Please note that we consider grades achieved in key relevant modules in your undergraduate degree as well as the overall degree result.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL iBT: at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition. |
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is: • IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5. • TOEFL iBT: at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition. • Pearson PTE: at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70. • Pre-sessional English run by the University Centre for Academic English • An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification.
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
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
Across our institution, we offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year. The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study, and allocates £300,000 in funding each year. Our Manchester Masters Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups. For more information, see the Fees and funding page or visit the University of Manchester funding for masters courses website for more information.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL