MSc Engineering Management

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 or 7.0 with no individual component below 6.0.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 70.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

The University of Gloucestershire offers a range of scholarships designed to support international students in their academic journey. These scholarships are aimed at making education more accessible and affordable, allowing students to focus on their studies and enjoy their time in the UK without financial stress. The university provides several merit-based, need-based, and country-specific scholarships to help ease the cost of tuition fees for international students.

International Scholarships: The University of Gloucestershire offers International Scholarships for students coming from various countries across the globe. These scholarships typically range from £1,000 to £3,000 per year, based on academic achievement and the chosen course of study. The scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students upon acceptance of their offer to study at the university. These awards are designed to make studying in the UK more affordable and are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students.

Excellence Scholarships: For international students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, the University of Gloucestershire offers Excellence Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved exceptional academic results in their previous studies. The Excellence Scholarship can be worth up to £3,000 and is designed to recognize and support high-achieving students who show great potential in their chosen field of study.

Country-Specific Scholarships: In addition to general international scholarships, the University of Gloucestershire offers country-specific scholarships to students from certain regions. These scholarships are tailored to students from specific countries, helping to promote international diversity at the university. The scholarships vary in amount, eligibility criteria, and application processes.

Postgraduate Scholarships: The university also offers specific scholarships for postgraduate international students. These awards range in value and are designed to encourage students to pursue further studies in fields such as business, education, media, and healthcare. Postgraduate scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and, in some cases, professional experience or research potential.

Graduates of the MSc Engineering Management program can explore a wide range of career opportunities across different industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy, automotive, aerospace, and technology. With the combination of engineering expertise and management skills, graduates are highly sought after by employers who need leaders to guide teams and oversee complex engineering projects. 

Engineering Project Manager: Graduates can pursue roles as project managers, overseeing engineering projects from conception to completion. They are responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating teams, and ensuring that projects meet deadlines and quality standards.

Operations Manager: In this role, graduates can manage the day-to-day operations of engineering companies or departments, ensuring smooth workflows, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in production processes. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Manufacturing Manager: Manufacturing managers are responsible for overseeing the production process in manufacturing facilities, ensuring that production runs efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining high-quality standards.

Supply Chain Manager: Graduates can pursue careers in managing the supply chain, which includes overseeing procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution processes. Effective supply chain management is crucial for optimizing operations and ensuring that materials and products are delivered on time.

Engineering Consultant: With expertise in both engineering and management, graduates can work as consultants, advising companies on how to optimize their engineering processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and implement new technologies.

Quality Control/Assurance Manager: Graduates can pursue careers in quality management, ensuring that products meet both regulatory and customer standards. This role involves developing quality assurance systems and conducting inspections and audits to maintain high standards in production.

Product Development Manager: In this role, graduates manage the development of new products, overseeing everything from initial concept to production. They work with engineering, design, and marketing teams to bring innovative products to market.

Engineering Operations Director: Graduates may progress into senior leadership roles, where they oversee multiple engineering departments, developing strategies to improve efficiency, innovation, and profitability across an organization.

Risk Manager in Engineering: Graduates can specialize in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in engineering projects. This role is critical in industries like construction and aerospace, where safety and compliance are paramount.

Sustainability Manager: Graduates with an interest in sustainability can pursue careers as sustainability managers, focusing on developing environmentally friendly practices and technologies in engineering projects and operations.

Entrepreneur in Engineering: For those interested in starting their own ventures, the program provides the knowledge and skills to launch engineering-based startups, whether in manufacturing, product development, or service delivery.

Construction Manager: Graduates can enter the construction industry, managing large-scale projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.

Engineering Director: With enough experience, graduates can rise to senior executive roles such as Engineering Director, where they oversee all engineering operations within an organization, driving innovation and aligning engineering strategies with business objectives.