Engineering Management MSc
- Engineering, electronics and robotics
- Postgraduate
Our Engineering Management MSc meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a chartered engineer. So if you have an accredited BEng (Hons), this MSc will fulfil the overall educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
Please note: this course was previously named Engineering Projects & Systems Management MSc.
Learn and apply project and resources management skills to real-world scenarios
This course, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), provides the key skills you need to apply the principles of project and resources management within an engineering field.
Throughout this course, you will have the chance to:
- visit sponsoring engineering companies and attend industrial exhibitions
- listen to outside speakers who will keep you informed of the latest developments in industry
- work on industrially-oriented case studies and projects, so you can learn from real-world examples
- develop your business, management and entrepreneurial skills
At our Roehampton Vale campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology, including:
- large-scale wind tunnels that enable testing in winds of up to 90 miles per hour
- engine-testing facilities, plus several display engines, such as a V6 Ford Cosworth and a 3-cylinder orbital direct injection engine
- industry-standard test and experimental equipment for metrology, robotics, rapid prototyping, fatigue and quality control
We also have a dedicated postgraduate workroom with high spec PCs and a range of software. Computer-aided design facilities include:
- a range of CAD/CAM packages, such as Ideas, SolidWorks and AutoCad
- finite element analysis
- computational fluid dynamics
- virtual instrumentation
The recently enlarged-library at Roehampton Vale provides collections of specialist engineering books and journals. The Graduate Centre, exclusively for postgraduate students, provides space for private study, meetings and socialising.
The £4 million Hawker Wing provides three floors of extra space for students and staff at Roehampton Vale, including improved learning and teaching facilities.
The course offers the latest techniques used globally. The modules help to enhance your skills in terms of project management, and prepare you for a project manager role in the industrial market.
Discover mechanical engineering
Hear from our students and academics as they share what it's like to study mechanical engineering at Kingston. Learn about the facilities, opportunities and skills you can develop throughout your studies.
Why choose this course
Our Industrial Advisory Board, including industry leaders such as National Instruments, Thales and industrial bodies such as The IET, SEMTA and the IMechE, ensures the course content reflects the changing needs of industry and provides support in terms of course content and equipment.
We also continually develop excellent industrial links throughout many countries. Industrial partners we have worked with in the past include:
- Matra-Marconi Space Ltd
- Ericsson
- Balfour Beatty
- The National Health Service
- British Gas
Throughout the course, you will learn to identify, evaluate and propose solutions to critical engineering systems management areas that need improvement. You will examine the elements of a successful engineering business and explore how to find solutions to critical engineering management problems.
Using management techniques and resource optimisation, you will develop the skills you need to boost operations, productivity and competitiveness. For example, through learning how to implement appropriate hardware and software systems, you will gain an understanding of business efficiency and international marketing appropriate to engineering fields.
Activities include interactive lectures, problem-based learning, laboratory work, team building and case studies. There will also be many opportunities to engage in hands-on software workshops and group activities.
Through an individual project, you will gain expertise in a chosen field to suit your career. Your project enables you to build on your academic knowledge and extend your in-depth knowledge in your area of specialisation.
As a result, you will add to your technical portfolio a spectrum of engineering operations and project management skills. This will enhance your ability to apply for senior engineering management roles.
Accreditation
This course is currently going through the process of reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the intake of 2026 and beyond.
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting 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.
The MSc will meet, in part, the academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng, will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.
It should be noted that graduates from an accredited MSc programme, who do not also have an appropriately accredited honours degree, will not be regarded as having the exemplifying qualifications for professional registration as a chartered engineer with the Engineering Council; and will need to have their first qualification individually assessed through the individual case procedure if they wish to progress to CEng.
- Further learning details are available on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website
- All accredited degrees are displayed on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Please check the Engineering Council website for more information.
Course content
You will learn how to apply advanced project management and resource optimisation skills, and will be able to identify, evaluate and recommend solutions to critical engineering management problems that need improvement. You will study the important ingredients of running a successful business, and how to improve its operations, productivity and competitiveness by using different management techniques specific to engineering companies. You will be able to develop and manage new projects more effectively and within the given constraints in functions, cost and time. You will also learn how to expand your business through using the latest e-commerce and IT techniques.
Throughout the course you will have many hands-on sessions to practise what you have learned in the classroom. You will gain practical skills through using specialist software in operation management, quality analysis, business decision modelling, supply chain management and resources simulation. The project dissertation will allow you to develop a chosen field of knowledge which will complement your career ambition. Teamwork, group presentations, case studies and industrial speakers are other highlights of the course, enhancing your learning experience and employability.
Your MSc project will give you the opportunity to further specialise in a chosen field. We provide careful consultation to make sure you choose the right project topic (from a wide-ranging list) for your career ambitions. Many projects are company-oriented, which means that you have the opportunity to deal with real-world problems in your chosen subject.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Please note: Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Modules
Core modules
Optional modules
Professional Placement
Professional Placement
Career opportunities
As an engineering graduate, with both technical and management skills, you will be highly sought after and well prepared for senior positions.
The market for graduates of the MSc Engineering Management is continually growing. This programme, with its balanced diet of theoretical and practical contents, will prepare graduates well for the senior technical and management positions in a range of industry such as:
- oil and gas resources management
- avionics logistics management
- project management
- supply chain and logistics management
- changed management
- factory and plant operation management
- public sector and education
- manufacturing management
- production control and inventory management
- transportation systems design
- warehouse and logistics simulation
- resources management and simulation
- software development
Graduates roles include:
- Project leaders and managers
- Manufacturing plant engineers/managers
- Operation managers
- Business IT consultants
- Quality managers
- Profession in higher education
- Research and development engineers
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Fees for future course years
Part time
If you start your second year straight after Year 1, you will pay the same fee for both years.
If you take a break before starting your second year, or if you repeat modules from Year 1 in Year 2, the fee for your second year may increase.
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree. Find out more through the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying Engineering Projects & Systems Management MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
How to apply
Before you apply
Please read the entry criteria carefully to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
How to apply online
Use the course selector drop-down at the top of this page to choose your preferred course, start date and mode, then click 'Apply now'. You will be taken to our Online Student Information System (OSIS) where you will complete your application.
If you’re starting a new application, you’ll need to select ‘new user’ and set up a username and password. This will allow you to save and return to your application.
Application deadlines
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Information required to confirm your place
If English is not your first language, we will require proof of your proficiency to allow us to confirm your place on the course. This will generally be either an IELTS or TOEFL test certificate, which can be forwarded to us after you have submitted your application. If you do not hold a formal English language qualification, please indicate how you have acquired your proficiency in written and spoken English.
After you have applied
If the postgraduate admissions tutor requires further information or wishes to invite you to interview, they will contact you directly. You will then hear whether your application has been successful.
If you do not clearly meet the standard entry requirements and the admission tutor wishes to see a portfolio from you, you will be sent an email asking you to upload your portfolio to your Kingston University OSIS account. Further details on how to do this will be provided at the time.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
I chose my course at Kingston because it perfectly aligns my background in engineering with my desire for a management degree. This fusion of fields reflects my career aspirations and opens doors to diverse opportunities. The strong reputation of Kingston's program, coupled with its exceptional faculty and resources, made it the ideal choice to propel my career forward.
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