Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc at Ulster University

Ulster University

United Kingdom, Coleraine

University Rank:#609

The Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc at Ulster University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Belfast campus and Belfast campuses in Coleraine, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 23,946 / year(s), with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc

The programme has been designed to provide postgraduate education and training in Manufacturing Management. The course includes modules in topics such as Computer Aided Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing Systems. A significant proportion of the students on the course come from local engineering companies and study in a part-time mode. Both the MSc and PgDip versions of the course are also suitable for engineering or science graduates wishing to up skill in order to improve their employment prospects.

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Disciplines

EngineeringFaculty of Computing the Built Environment

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc at Ulster University

Entry Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

PgDip - Normally, an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route. It is possible to transfer onto the MSc version of the course after successfully completing the PGDip.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

English Program Requirements

English language requirements for international applicantsThe minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Career Opportunities after Completing Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc

Upon successful completion of the programme students will be more employable, particularly within the industry. Graduates in Manufacturing Management are well-equipped for a wide range of careers across manufacturing, engineering, and operations sectors. They often pursue roles such as production manager, operations manager, supply chain analyst, process improvement specialist, or quality assurance manager. With their advanced understanding of lean manufacturing, digital technologies, and strategic decision-making, they are also suited for roles in project management, consultancy, and industrial automation. Many graduates go on to work in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food processing, or progress into leadership and innovation roles within global manufacturing organisations.

Another important opportunity for MSc students is the academic career and/or research career through a PhD programme such as those offered in the Engineering Research Institute (ERI) which hosts the MSc programme.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

23,946 / year(s)

Manufacturing Management - PgDip, MSc at Ulster University

Ulster University

United Kingdom, Coleraine