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Programme Length

This Masters degree, validated by the University of Wales, is being offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. The full-time mode will be of one calendar year's duration, while the part-time mode has a minimum duration of two academic years.

Programme Description

This programme reflects the current industrial demand for expertise in lean manufacturing and associated techniques. Students will gain knowledge of lean manufacturing strategies, quality management and engineering techniques, logistics and supply chain management, in addition to advanced technology for design and manufacture.

Programme Content and Structure

The pathway differs in the choice of taught modules in Part I and in the nature of the project in Part II of the MSc programme. The programme consists of two parts: a taught part consisting of 10 modules, followed by a second part (the project) requiring in-depth research into a problem, the equivalent of 5 modules.

Part I (120 credits)

Part I consists of a number of taught modules:

Lean and Agile Manufacturing
Contemporary Logistics
Quality Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Advanced CADCAM
Design for Manufacture
Research Methods
Innovation and Business Development

Part II (60 credits)

Part II, the Major Project, is an in-depth investigation into a particular area and usually industrially based.

Assessment

The taught modules in Part I are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. The project in Part II is normally assessed through the submission of a dissertation and an oral examination.

Full-time mode

The full-time scheme runs over a calendar year.

Part-time mode

A student enrolled on the part-time MSc programme would require a minimum of two years to achieve the award.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for admission to the MSc programme are:
1. an Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
2. for graduates of non-UK universities, sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of the programme (e.g. TOEFL 550 or equivalent)

The nature of the programme is such that candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered.

Equivalent Qualifications

Equivalent qualifications will be considered for entry onto the programme. For example, a candidate with a good HND, together with at least five years relevant experience would be considered. The candidate would be expected to provide evidence to support his/her application.

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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.
Evidence of personal, professional and educational experience will be sought, to provide indicators of the ability of an individual to satisfy the requirements of the programme. All students accepted onto the programme must be eligible for matriculation under the University of Wales regulations.