Digital Engineering with Industrial Practice

Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience or membership of an appropriate professional body may be considered.

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Our MSc in Digital Engineering equips you with advanced skills in digital design, smart manufacturing, and Industry 5.0 technologies. This program is perfect for aspiring engineers and designers, bridging cutting-edge technology with practical application. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and techniques, preparing you to drive efficiency and innovation in modern manufacturing.

The curriculum includes four core modules: Research, Planning & Communications, Strategy & Management, Machine Learning and its Application, and Digital Engineering, along with a 60-credit individual research project. You can choose between two option sets: Applied AI or Design and Manufacturing.

Option set one in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering focuses on developing new intelligent systems by building on AI and machine learning concepts. You'll explore technologies behind systems like AlphaZero, Siri, and Alexa, and learn to analyse and create future technologies.

Option set two in Design and Manufacturing emphasises technical expertise in Computer Aided Manufacturing and Product Design Engineering. You'll learn to create, test, and optimise designs for real-world applications. This option also covers advanced digital technologies, AI-driven solutions, and topics like Advanced Rapid Prototyping and Digital Engineering, providing practical experience in state-of-the-art design and production techniques.

This two-year degree with Industrial Practice is an innovative combination of theory and practice. You'll have the chance to put your learning into action through an individual project, followed by a placement with a relevant employer. The placement is an ideal opportunity to work and engage with state-of-the-art industrial systems, processes and practices while reflecting on your personal development.

On successful completion, you will emerge from this course as a well-rounded professional engineer. With a highly valued combination of in-depth knowledge and work experience, graduates of this programme have enhanced career prospects worldwide.

This course has been designed for the International Market.