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Are you keen to develop your existing engineering skills and knowledge to Masters level?

Engineering Management MSc has been specifically designed to allow you to update, extend and deepen your understanding of engineering and management.

Your Learning Experience

You'll build on your current knowledge of subjects such as solid modelling and prototyping, computer-aided design and engineering data analysis, whilst developing management and entrepreneurial skills that will enhance your career opportunities within engineering and the broader business environment.

During your second year of study, you'll have the opportunity to work in a group consultancy project, positioned in an area of relevance to the course. This advanced practice will enrich your learning experience and gives you hands on, practical experience in order to help you stand out to employers*.

Research: If you take this option, you'll be assigned to our Engineering, Physics and Materials Research Group. There is every possibility that you may contribute to published research and therefore you may be named as part of the research team, which would be a great start to a research career. 

*Be aware that all Advanced Practice with investigative consultancy project routes are similar to many of our 1-Year MSc with consultancy project routes, while 2-year Advanced Practice course spends more dedicated time in the Business Clinic, reflected on the total assessment input for the two 60 credit modules.

Why choose Northumbria to study Engineering Management?

With the increasing complexity of the engineering sector, there is a need for engineering managers to be specialised not only in engineering but also in wider business and management. To address this need, the course has been designed to meet today's employer demands and to provide a solid foundation for you to progress to a management level.

  • Top School: Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience and Top 10 for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Student Rated: Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience and Top 15 for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2026).

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as the course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Institute of Mechanical Engineers logo.

 

Are you keen to develop your existing engineering skills and knowledge to Masters level?

Engineering Management MSc has been specifically designed to allow you to update, extend and deepen your understanding of engineering and management.

Your Learning Experience

You'll build on your current knowledge of subjects such as solid modelling and prototyping, computer-aided design and engineering data analysis, whilst developing management and entrepreneurial skills that will enhance your career opportunities within engineering and the broader business environment.

During your second year of study, you'll have the opportunity to work in a group consultancy project, positioned in an area of relevance to the course. This advanced practice will enrich your learning experience and gives you hands on, practical experience in order to help you stand out to employers*.

Research: If you take this option, you'll be assigned to our Engineering, Physics and Materials Research Group. There is every possibility that you may contribute to published research and therefore you may be named as part of the research team, which would be a great start to a research career. 

*Be aware that all Advanced Practice with investigative consultancy project routes are similar to many of our 1-Year MSc with consultancy project routes, while 2-year Advanced Practice course spends more dedicated time in the Business Clinic, reflected on the total assessment input for the two 60 credit modules.

Why choose Northumbria to study Engineering Management?

With the increasing complexity of the engineering sector, there is a need for engineering managers to be specialised not only in engineering but also in wider business and management. To address this need, the course has been designed to meet today's employer demands and to provide a solid foundation for you to progress to a management level.

  • Top School: Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience and Top 10 for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Student Rated: Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience and Top 15 for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2026).

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as the course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice

School
Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
September or January

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Modules
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Entry Requirements 2026/27

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

 *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.  You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry

Full UK Fee: £14,250

Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050. Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.

*if your course is longer than one year


Full International Fee: £24,500

This is the tuition fee for your first year of study. You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year of study. The University may increase fees in the second and subsequent years of your course at our discretion in line with any inflationary or other uplift. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.



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Modules Overview 2026/27

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one Year two

Year one

KB7061 -

Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners (Core,20 Credits)

This module explores the fundamentals of sustainable and ethical development for engineering practitioners, considering the role and responsibility of the engineer within society. The module will consider the elements of sustainable development as they relate to decision making in engineering, for example, consideration of legislation, economics, energy, materials, environment, and society. The challenges engineering activities present society are examined, and ethical solutions for the future of our planet are sought through the use of various techniques and tools such as the triple bottom line, stakeholder analysis, the circular economy, carbon footprint, material and energy supply chains and risk. A rational argument for sustainable solutions will be presented using both qualitative and quantitative data sources and tools using a wide range of published literature and from students’ own experience.

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Technology Entrepreneurship and Product Development (Core,20 Credits)

This module relates the world of business and management to engineering design. You will develop a business model that exploits an open-ended concept for the start of a small business based around the development of a product. You will learn the importance of creative collaboration with your peers to develop these concepts and apply knowledge of engineering management principles within the context of commercial enterprise. You will explore and evaluate the use of risk management tools and techniques to mitigate the effects of uncertainty associated with entrepreneurial activities and start-up businesses.

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Engineering Quality Management (Core,20 Credits)

You will be developed to obtain essential knowledge and skills in quality management, an important aspect of engineering management. You will learn how to make sound decisions for quality management challenges through learning about and practising topics such as: quality definition; standards and frameworks; quality tools; quality in the supply chain and manufacturing systems. You will also learn to practise planning and lean manufacturing principles, e,g, scheduling, benchmarking, inventory management systems and measures, 7 wastes; Just-in-Time tools (e.g. Kanban).

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Engineering Finance (Core,20 Credits)

In this module you will learn about how an engineering organisation operates financially, short term management of projects and longer term strategic planning to enable responsible financial stability. How an organisation may be created from intellectual property, fund both day-to-day operations and finance development projects for long term growth whilst operating as a socially responsible organisation.
You will learn how to evaluate information relating to the commercial, financial and strategic objectives of an engineering company, for example, through statuary, commercial, promotional and technical publications. Critical analysis will enable you to appraise the operation of the company against prevailing conditions within an engineering management context. You will design solutions to complex problems which balance societal, user, business and customer needs within a framework of legal, professional, ethical, risk management and security needs.

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Engineering Management Data Analysis (Core,20 Credits)

Analysis of data is an important task in many disciplines. Trends, correlation of variables, quality control and minimisation of hazardous events are some examples of application of data analysis. You will learn to analyse a range of engineering management problems, and you will build appropriate probabilistic models to support and arrive at sound decisions for non-trivial problems with the aid of computer software tools. You will learn about topics such as: the application of mathematical techniques to engineering management data analysis problems, modelling of parameters involving uncertainty using a range of probability density functions, e.g. normal and beta distributions, Probabilistic modelling of engineering problems using software tools, integrating technicality into decision making support incorporating techno-economic, risk and other criteria, justification for a defensible solution under uncertainty and multiple criteria and documentation, presenting options using technical data, arguments for justifiable and defensible solutions to nontrivial problems.

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Research Methods (Core,20 Credits)

You will learn to work both independently, and in a group environment, to develop knowledge, skills, and awareness essential to complex-problem-solving research and innovation in relevant engineering subjects. You will learn through the practice of identification of need, research planning including research idea generation and proposal development. You will learn to plan and carry research responsibly, assessing risks and constraints analysis in legislation, security, economics, energy, materials, equipment, health safety and environmental impact. You will also learn to make appropriate choices when executing your research investigation, for example, developing essential skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods that can be employed to achieve your designed aims and objectives.

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Skills for Academic Success in a UK University (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

You will develop your understanding of academic conventions in UK higher education aligned to your level of study, including expectations around critical analysis, structure, argumentation, evidencing, and referencing. The module focuses on developing communication strategies that will help you express your ideas clearly and coherently in written assignments and spoken activities. You will also reflect on your current academic and language skills and develop strategies for development ahead of your assessments.

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Year two

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Advanced Practice Semester (Core,60 Credits)

This 60 credit module is designed for all full-time postgraduate programmes within the Faculty of Engineering and Environment and provides you with the opportunity to undertake a Live Project (including the possibility of live research project work with staff). for one semester as part of your programme. This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract.

Your Advanced Practice semester will be assessed on a pass/fail basis and as such, it does not contribute to the classification of your degree. However when taken and passed it is recognised both in your transcript as a 60 credit Advanced Practice Module and in your degree title.

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Research Project (Core,60 Credits)

You will learn to work independently, perform systems thinking, and bring together your specialist knowledge and skills within a research and development project. You will work with the guidance of a tutor to direct your learning and develop your abilities in areas such as project planning and management, detailed design of the proposed method, prototype fabrication or virtual system modelling and critical evaluation and identification of further developments. You will be provided with the opportunity to demonstrate to potential future employers the breadth and depth of your ability by not only using your specialist abilities, but also through the demonstration of your planning, organisational and independent working skills. You will be expected to incorporate unfamiliar knowledge as well as the wider social and environmental considerations of the engineering profession.

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Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.  

Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.

 

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