Course summary

Why study Engineering Management? Learn how to be a good communicator and excellent project manager on this work-focused course. You’ll become a qualified engineering manager, helping teams work together successfully on the only four year Engineering Management honours degree in Scotland. Practical and work-focused Engage in hands-on learning that prepares you for real industry challenges, featuring a guaranteed work placement, onsite visits, industry presentations, team projects and guest lectures. We do everything we can to help you build your CV while you study. Study in a work-like environment From the very start you’ll work in cross-disciplinary teams on real-world projects. With everyone taking different roles, you’ll study as if you’re in the workplace. This is where you’ll develop the knowledge, technical skills and business confidence you need to manage a successful project. Guaranteed 12-week work placement There’s a guaranteed 12-week work placement. This equips you with industry experience and on-the-job expertise. It also helps you to network within the sector. Close industry links The course is regularly reviewed by senior professional engineers (the industrial liaison panel) to ensure what you study is always relevant to the industry. You’ll also have onsite visits, guest speakers, and presentations from partners like Balfour Beatty, Transport Scotland and SSE. High demand for skilled graduates You’ll graduate with an excellent business, engineering and environmental skillset and work experience. There’s a big skills gap in this field, making you highly desirable in the job market. Flexible degree - tailor your studies If your interests and career plans change, you can switch to another related degree at the end of first year. This is part of a portfolio of three engineering courses. Find out more. Our Civil Engineering course ranked 1st in Scotland for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023).