91Ö±²¥

For details of the next University Postgraduate open day, please visit open days and visits .

Applications are assessed through a staged admissions process, with key decision deadlines advertised below. However, offers are made throughout the application cycle. We give preference to students from high-ranking institutions and with grades above our minimum entry requirements. All applications will be reviewed within the relevant application stage. Applicants will receive a decision by the advertised decision date for their stage, at the latest.

As places are limited and some courses may close when at capacity, we recommend applying early.

There is no application fee for this programme.

Apply Online

We require the following documents before we can consider your application:

• Transcript of your studies to date including credit weighting and grades achieved. If your academic documents are in languages other than English, please provide them in their original version and official translations. 2+2 and 3+1 applicants must provide official transcripts and certificates from both institutions.
• An official document from your university verifying your current weighted average mark (not arithmetic average) if this information is not included in your transcript of study. Please note : where grades are given as a percentage, the weighted average mark must alsobe recorded as a percentage, not as a GPA grade.
• If still studying, please provide an official list of all the modules you are taking in your final year.
• Degree certificate if you have already graduated.
• A CV if you graduated more than three years ago.

References and personal statements are not required for your application for this programme.

This course can trace its roots back to 1963 when it was set up by Franz Königsberger, the first professor of machine tools in the UK. Over the years, this course as evolved by incorporating new topics of manufacturing technology and manufacturing systems into its syllabus.

Today, the course provides the perfect blend of fundamental subjects such as computer numerical machining, lasers, and metrology, with topics that have emerged over the last few years, for example bioengineering, Industry 4.0, and additive manufacturing.

As such, the course provides graduates with a background in mechanical engineering and engineering-related subjects, or even non-engineering backgrounds (such as physics), the perfect opportunity to further their knowledge in an area of great importance to the future of society.

The programme addresses three aspects of postgraduate manufacturing engineering education:

Firstly, to develop an understanding of and gain practical skills in manufacturing technology and processes, delivered through four technical units. These units focus on, for example, the use of lasers, robots, and additive manufacturing to produce highly accurate components in an environmentally sustainable and efficient manner. Secondly, to develop an understanding of the underlying organisation of the production of goods within a company, which is the subject of the unit 'manufacturing systems'. And, thirdly, through an additional three units, the development of general research skills such as how to design, conduct, and evaluate experiments, or how to use the finite element method for modelling the performance of cutting tools.

Encompassing a broad multi-disciplinary field and many diverse topics, you will enjoy in-depth study spanning everything from the fundamentals of manufacturing processes to the management of manufacturing systems and the use of finite elements. Upon completion of the taught part of the programme, in early June, you will then have the opportunity for specialised study in your dissertation project, where you will work on a specific problem independently for three months whilst being supported by an academic supervisor.

All units are delivered by academics who are experts in their field, with most units being delivered by members of Manchester's well-established . Numerous laboratory and computer cluster sessions will allow you to develop your practical skills, where you will not only benefit from 91Ö±²¥'s world-class research facilities such as the Laser Processing Research Laboratory and the Digital Manufacturing Laboratory, but also from the brand-new home of engineering here at 91Ö±²¥, the Nancy Rothwell Building.

Whilst intended primarily for those wishing to pursue an industrial career, this programme is equally relevant as a preparation for further doctoral studies. As a result, every year, several of our graduates decide to continue with their academic career by studying a PhD either here at The University of Manchester or another top university in the world.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Management MSc is a full-time course which is studied over 12 months, commencing each year in September.

Throughout the course, you will develop advanced technical skills in both manufacturing technology and systems management, as well as soft skill such as team work, presentation, and report writing, all of which will enable you to pursue a career in both general and specialised engineering industries or develop an in-depth knowledge for a career in research in industry or academia.

During the MSc, students have the opportunity to attend industrial guest lectures, which not only further enhances your understanding of manufacturing but also gives you insight into the practical application of many of the subject areas you will be studying. Moreover, many of our current dissertation projects originate from, and are run in collaboration with, industry.

The University of Manchester is consistently named one of the most sought-after universities by top UK employers (High Fliers, 2026), and that is only one of our many incredible accolades.

This programme was designed with your career in mind, and our academics bring cutting-edge industry experience and research to the forefront of your teaching. During your time with us, you will also benefit from the opportunity to attend industry talks, visit companies on-site, and focus your dissertation on a project closely related to a current industrial problem.

Our students go on to work in a rich and varied range of manufacturing areas across the UK and beyond. With names including some of the best multinationals in the world, our graduates have gone on to work at companies including:

• Airbus
• BAE Systems
• Bentley Motors
• Bombardier Transportation
• Rolls Royce
• Tata Steel
• Siemens
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Nissan Motor Company
• ...and many more!

Examples of graduate roles include:

• Consultant Engineer
• Design Engineer
• PhD Researcher
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Research and Technology Engineer
• ...and many more!

Across the University, we also regularly host career fairs, workshops, and presentations which attract more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors each year, creating excellent opportunities for you to make connections and meet potential employers.