MRes Engineering Management

at University of Bolton

This Master of Research (MRes) degree combines taught modules with a significant amount of supervised research. For the taught modules we offer a range of teaching and learning approaches, including lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions and tutorials. These are supported by online discussions and activities posted on the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE). The work-based project modules and dissertation involve workshops, independent learning and tutor support; which may be face-to-face or through the VLE. Our experienced team will work with you to find suitable placements to ensure you are supported to achieve the learning outcomes for the MRes.
 

Overall, we expect you to be fairly autonomous and self-directed in your studies, but of course we’ll offer you plenty of encouragement and support along the way. Each module on the programme involves several assessments, which all contribute towards your final grade for the module, and to your overall master’s qualification. Assessment types are varied, but typically involve assignments, practical work, projects and oral presentations at the end of the programme.
 

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.

• Research Skills and Methods
• Integrated Management Systems
• Project Management
• Business and Management in Engineering
• Work-based Poject 1
• Work-based Project 2
• Dissertation
   

• Normally, you should have successfully completed an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; for instance, engineering or science.
• If you have successfully completed a Level 6 apprenticeship in a relevant area, then you’ll normally be eligible for admission.
• If you have a Level HE5 qualification (such as a HND or Foundation Degree) and substantial experience in engineering at a senior level, then we’ll consider your application.
• We welcome your application if you hold a degree awarded by an overseas institution. The University will assess the equivalence of your qualifications.
• You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
• We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
• If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). 

Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £12,950

This course addresses contemporary issues in engineering and engineering management. Graduates of the course can explore management positions within engineering, or look to take a more technical role in a business setting, leading on change and strategy. In addition to developing your technical knowledge and experience, this programme will also give you greater confidence in your transferable and personal skills. These include project planning and management, leadership, HR management, communication and marketing.
 

Graduates can also use the qualification to enter a range of other careers, bearing in mind that relevant experience or postgraduate study may be required. Some of these roles include:

• Research and development
• Teaching and education
• Project management
• Test engineering
• Consultancy
• Manufacturing
• Medicine
• Materials science
• Civil engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Quality management
• Product management