Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time) (BEng Hons)
The BEng Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time) is tailored for those keen on understanding and contributing to the field of Manufacturing Engineering. Developed with input from local manufacturing companies, this course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of manufacturing technology materials and the engineering principles at the heart of modern industrial approaches.
Students will gain core skills in the management of quality and manufacturing systems, essential for roles in diverse industries. Throughout this programme, you will explore concepts in both Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, which are fundamental to understanding how things are made, from design and materials to real-world applications in factories. These core topics prepare you to meet the dynamic demands of manufacturing, which is becoming increasingly influenced by technology and sustainable manufacturing practices.
This course emphasises real-world application through a strong focus on problem-solving and project work. You’ll work on practical tasks, often in collaboration with our industry partnerships, which allows you to apply classroom knowledge to real industrial challenges. Such exposure to live projects helps you develop valuable skills in manufacturing systems engineering and learn to identify solutions that make processes more efficient and sustainable. This hands-on experience is an ideal way to develop skills that can support a career as a Chartered Engineer.
As an accredited BEng (Hons), this course partially meets the academic requirements needed for professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer, a prestigious qualification recognised in the UK and internationally. To fully qualify, graduates will need to complete additional learning that meets UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) requirements, a key benchmark for the profession.
With a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this programme provides the tools you need to advance in manufacturing. If you are curious about creating and improving processes, enjoy problem-solving, and want a career in a field that makes a tangible difference to industries and people’s lives, the BEng Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time) degree will give you a strong foundation to get started.
Course details
- Part-time
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our teaching philosophy emphasises hands-on learning, industry relevance, and critical thinking. Throughout the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Part-time), you’ll gain a blend of foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for success in manufacturing engineering. Each level of the course builds on the last, fostering independence, innovation, and expertise in key engineering principles.
At Level 4, you’ll build a solid foundation in core engineering principles through modules like Electrical and Electronic Principles and Engineering Science. You will develop skills in engineering design and applications, explore materials and processing, and strengthen problem-solving with engineering mathematics. This year prepares you with essential knowledge for further study and practice in engineering.
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Level 5 focuses on advanced concepts in control and automation, stress analysis, and dynamics, and introduces Six Sigma Green Belt principles for quality management. You’ll work on a group project and delve into management, innovation, and sustainability. Modules such as Manufacturing, Design & Technology foster collaborative and innovative problem-solving in a professional engineering setting.
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At Level 6, you’ll undertake an independent project that allows for in-depth research and application of your learning. Modules cover control technology and computational methods, and you’ll explore plant and asset engineering as well as manufacturing systems and simulation. This final year synthesises your skills, preparing you for professional challenges in manufacturing engineering.
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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112 UCAS tariff points 
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e.g. A-levels: BBC, BTEC: DMM, IB: 32
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Alternative entry routes 
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
 Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through assignments, exams and individual projects.
One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.
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No additional costs.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Visit our section to find out more.
You may be eligible to receive a tuition fee loan/bursary, for more information please visit the and contact our Student Finance Officer Ms Sharon Alexander – sharon.alexander@uwtsd.ac.uk.
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The School of Engineering has provided very successful part-time BEng programmes for almost 20 years. The portfolio currently consists of three programmes — BEng Manufacturing Systems Engineering, BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and BEng Materials Science.
One of the most notable effects on the employability of students on the school’s part-time BEng programmes is the marked career enhancement that has resulted. A high proportion of the students have been promoted at least once during their time on the programmes and often again on graduation.