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Production Engineering and Operations Management MSc
Study level: Postgraduate
Advance your ability in production engineering and management to help manufacturing companies meet customer demand, achieve competitive advantage and improve profitability and sustainability.
Year of entry
2025-26
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Course code
EEST008
Start date
September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026
The title of this course will change to Manufacturing and Production Engineering Management in April 2025. All other course content and learning outcomes will stay the same.
Course overview
Build your expertise in advanced manufacturing, production systems and industrial technologies.
- Enhance your knowledge of managing and innovating manufacturing processes across automotive, aerospace and electronics sectors.
- Get to grips with manufacturing technologies and production system design.
- Build managerial and technical skills to improve process efficiency and sustainability.
- Learn the latest industry trends and prepare yourself for roles in a variety of manufacturing fields.
5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities
QS Stars University Ratings
Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024Gain a comprehensive understanding of both manufacturing technologies and management principles, including Industry 4.0, lean/agile management and quality management techniques.
- Develop data-driven decision-making skills using simulation and optimisation to enhance performance, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
- Advance your technical and leadership skills so you can take on roles such as production manager, quality engineer or operations manager in global industries
- Benefit from Coventry University’s strong industry connections and opportunities to network.2
Accreditation and professional recognition
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
This course is designed to include the criteria set out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the module AI, Automation, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation will be eligible to be considered by CMI for the award as an additional qualification. This module is undergoing assessment by the CMI to confirm that all criteria are met to the required standard and therefore, until this assessment is completed, remains subject to accreditation. Should CMI accreditation not be received by the time you are due to study this module we will write to you to confirm this status.
What you'll study
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
How you'll learn
Teaching and learning methods may include:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- presentations
- group activities
- workshops
- practical laboratory sessions.
Teaching contact hours
As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.
Teaching hours
Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.
Guided and independent study
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.
Online learning
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
Assessment
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:
- reports
- tests
- essays
- exams
- practical coursework
- assignments
- vivas
- presentations.
The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements:
Fees and funding
| Student | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £11,200 | Not available |
| EU | £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary** £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
| International | £18,600 | Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
- Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
- Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).
*Irish student fees
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
**EU Support Bursary
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?
Facilities
You will have access to the following facilities:
- Rapid Prototyping facilities
- Model Shop including 3D scanners and 3D printers
- Virtual Reality suites including Powerwall and HoloLens
- Materials Science laboratory
- Traditional manufacturing facilities
- FESTO Cyber Physical Lab.
Lanchester Library
The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.
The Hub
The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.
Careers and employability
Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.
Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
Careers and opportunities
Successful graduates may seek the following positions:
- Industrial Automation Manager
- Production Manager
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer/Manager
- Production and Operations Manager
- Quality Manager
- Industrial Engineer.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- critically apply the key and emerging concepts of manufacturing and production technology in an industrial and global environment.
- solve complex problems through the application of methods, tools, techniques and software relevant to the manufacturing and business environment.
- critically and analytically link theory with practice and apply knowledge and technical expertise to the analysis of engineering and manufacturing issues using modern manufacturing solutions.
- evaluate and apply appropriate philosophies, tools, techniques and systems within the requisite legal and ethical frameworks associated with achieving operational excellence within a manufacturing and business environment.
- apply the necessary study and research skills to support the analytical, critical and reflective requirements of the written, oral and group working aspects of the assessments, group research project and individual research project.
- contribute to a team with the necessary planning, reviewing, empathy, adaptability, drive and leadership to achieve the required objectives, whilst observing work schedules and demonstrating a professional approach to written and/or oral presentations.
- critically evaluate the principles of developing and proposing a strategy for leading strategic change.
How to apply
UK students
International students
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