BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Management in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Why choose this course

Every product we use, consume, view, listen to, or wear results from the expertise of production engineers and managers. These professionals don't just develop technical solutions—they also inspire teams, coordinate operations, and collaborate with others to ensure products and services reach customers exactly when and where needed.

Industry demand for these specialized skills keeps growing as businesses face pressures to accelerate production cycles, serve expanding global markets, and deliver superior digital shopping and service experiences.

Our Manufacturing Engineering with Management program combines rigorous engineering fundamentals (including mechanics, manufacturing systems, electronics, mathematics, programming, and product design engineering) with core management strategies and operational technologies like quality control and process optimization.

This curriculum integrates manufacturing techniques, product design, computer-aided design (CAD), rapid prototyping, and digital modeling tools—equipping students with both the software expertise and hands-on skills needed to transform concepts into market-ready products. The program emphasizes sustainable practices, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement to achieve business objectives.

Study with us

- Master virtual and physical prototyping in our advanced digital design lab
- Build leadership, communication, project management, and entrepreneurial capabilities
- Complete a summer industry placement
- Qualifying students may enter directly into second year
- Showcase final projects at our industry partner conference
- Earn partial Chartered Engineer accreditation through IET, IMechE, and IED recognition

Career opportunities

This specialized yet versatile degree opens doors to leadership roles across global manufacturing, production, and operations management. Graduates are prepared for executive positions overseeing:

- Production planning and workflow optimization
- Quality assurance and product development
- Operational efficiency and resource allocation

Typical responsibilities include:

- Maintaining workplace safety and environmental compliance
- Achieving production quotas while ensuring product quality
- Managing labor costs and reducing manufacturing waste
- Calculating resource requirements (materials, personnel)
- Overseeing equipment maintenance programs
- Leading cross-functional teams and maintaining staff morale

Industry experience significantly enhances graduate employability in this field. Our program incorporates an industrial group project to develop practical competencies that distinguish candidates in the job market. Many students further bolster their professional profiles through internships and placements during their studies.