Advanced Manufacturing Technology MSc
MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Overview
If you’re interested in manufacturing technology and you're ready to take your studies to postgraduate level, this is the perfect course for you.
On our MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology course, you’ll learn about advanced design tools, materials, manufacturing processes and systems, and develop efficient and effective operation and management skills too.
There’s a shortage of experts in the manufacturing sector, so when you finish the course, you’ll have a Master’s qualification and the skills required to meet the demands of the industry.
You can start this in September (full time or part time) or January (full time only).
Accredited by
This course is accredited by European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
This course is currently going through the process of re-accreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Entry requirements
MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology Master's degree entry requirements
Qualifications or experience
- A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
What you'll experience
On this course, you'll:
- Use simulation and modelling application software for virtual design and manufacturing
- Utilise our strong links with companies and investigate real industrial problems to enhance your understanding
- Fuse the topic of your individual project with one of our research groups, and benefit from the expertise of our academics
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.
What can you do with an Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree?
Previous graduates have gone on to work in:
- design
- research and development
- product manufacture
- project management
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 3 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
What you'll study on this MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree course
Each module this course is worth a certain number of credits.
In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 90 credits. For example, 1 module worth 60 credits and 1 module worth 30 credits.
Modules currently being studied
Modules on this course currently include:
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Advanced Materials
- CAD/CAM Systems
- Individual MSc Project
- Manufacturing System Design
- Operations and Quality Management
- Supply Chain Management
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.
Work experience and career planning
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 3 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Learning support
As well as support by faculty teaching staff and your personal tutor, you can use the University’s Academic Skills Unit (ASK).
ASK provides one-to-one support in areas such as:
academic writingnote takingtime managementcritical thinkingpresentation skillsreferencing working in groupsrevision , memory and exam techniques
Teaching
Teaching methods on this course include:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- laboratory sessions
- project work
How you'll spend your time
Each academic year is divided into 2 teaching blocks:
- September/October to December/January – teaching block 1
- January/February to May – teaching block 2
How you're assessed
You’ll be assessed through:
- written examinations
- coursework
- laboratory-based project work
- a major individual project or dissertation
Course costs
Tuition fees
UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Full-time – £9,200
- Part-time – £3,070 per year (3 years) (subject to annual increase)
EU students
(including Transition Scholarship)
- Full-time –£9,200
- Part-time –£3,070 per year (3 years) (subject to annual increase)
International students
- Full-time – £17,600 (subject to annual increase)
- Part-time – £5,870 per year (3 years) (subject to annual increase)
Additional course costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
Additional costs
Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Portsmouth.
You’ll study up to 6 modules a year. You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module.
You can borrow most of these from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.
We recommend that you budget £75 a year for photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs and CDs, printing charges, binding and specialist printing.
If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.
There may be occasional trips for which you will be asked to contribute up to £25 per trip.
Apply
September 2021 start
- Full-time study (1 year)
- Part-time study (3 years)
January 2022 start
- Full-time study (16 months)
International students
If you're from outside of the UK, you can apply directly to us (above) or you can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region. To find out what to include in your application, head to the how to apply page of our international students section.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
- Subject area
- Engineering
