Engineering Management (Part-time) (BSc Hons)
This part-time BSc (Hons) Engineering Management degree is designed to expand your understanding of core engineering-related disciplines and develop skills that are essential for your career. You will gain research and business skills that are highly valued by industry and professional bodies. This course is perfect for those looking to balance work and study, offering both work-based learning and the flexibility to progress at your own pace.
The course covers a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering. You will also learn important management skills in engineering, which will help you understand how to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively. These are skills that are crucial for career development in the modern engineering sector.
A key part of this course is its focus on real-world applications. You will engage in project management and work on real engineering problems, which will give you practical experience that you can apply in your career. This focus on engineering and business integration ensures that you will be well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry.
We have strong links with industry, and you will benefit from our partnerships with world-leading companies such as Tata Steel, Dow Chemicals, Aston Martin, Ford, Zimmer Biomet, Rolls Royce, and Valero. These industry partnerships mean that you will learn from the latest industry practices and have the chance to network with professionals working in some of the top engineering companies in the world.
The course also offers flexibility, allowing you to study while working. Whether you are on-site or taking advantage of our distance learning options, the programme is designed to fit around your existing commitments. You can use your current job as a learning platform, applying the skills you gain directly to your work.
For those aiming to take their career even further, this course can also serve as a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. With a focus on both technical and business knowledge, you will be well-prepared for higher-level qualifications and roles.
In summary, this course offers the perfect balance of technical learning and business principles and practices, combined with practical, hands-on experience. It is ideal for those who want to advance their careers in engineering while continuing to work, thanks to its flexible approach and strong ties to leading companies in the industry.
Course details
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Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our approach to teaching combines practical, hands-on learning with academic knowledge to ensure you gain both technical expertise and business insight. By engaging in real-world applications and industry-linked projects, you will develop the skills needed for a successful career in engineering management.
At Level 4, you will build a strong foundation in core engineering subjects. You will study plant operations, engineering mathematics, and materials processing, while also developing essential study skills. You’ll gain insight into quality and business improvement and begin to understand how to apply project design principles in real engineering environments.
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In Level 5, you will take part in a group industrial project, collaborating with others to solve real-world engineering problems. You’ll learn about manufacturing design, innovation in management, and sustainability. You will also gain knowledge in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, equipping you with advanced problem-solving skills. Environmental engineering and sustainable energy will also be a focus.
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At Level 6, your learning culminates in an independent project, where you’ll apply your knowledge to an industry-relevant problem. You’ll study advanced processes and materials, along with manufacturing systems and simulation. Additionally, you will explore plant and asset engineering and learn crucial business skills in procurement and negotiation, preparing you for leadership roles in engineering.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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112-128 UCAS Tariff Points
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE Maths grade B (or 6) or equivalent.
Admissions Advice and Support
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through a combination of laboratory-based practicals, assignments, presentations, exams and individual projects.
Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.
One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.
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UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
Welsh Opportunities
As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This qualification opens doors across a wide range of engineering and management roles. Here is where it could take you.
- Move into an engineering management role, leading teams and overseeing projects within a manufacturing, mechanical, or systems engineering environment.
- Step up to a project manager position, taking responsibility for planning, budgets, and delivering engineering projects on time.
- Work in operations or production management, keeping complex processes running efficiently in large industrial organisations.
- Build a career with world-leading companies in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, steel, healthcare, and energy.
- Take on a consultancy role, helping businesses solve engineering and operational challenges using your combined technical and business knowledge.
- Use this degree as a stepping stone towards Chartered Engineer status and the higher-level roles that come with it.
- Progress to postgraduate study, deepening your expertise in a specialist area of engineering or management.