Industrial Engineering, MEng at University of Greenwich

Study for a Master’s degree on this industrial engineering course, which includes three years’ study at Bachelor’s level plus a final year leading to a Master’s qualification.

This industrial engineering MEng course will furnish you with the engineering skills and knowledge required to get a product made on time and to budget. You will also learn how to apply pioneering approaches in industrial engineering to solve real-world problems.

Subjects covered include process engineering, manufacturing techniques, engineering management and product design. The final year Master's-level engineering project will advance your teamwork and leadership skills.

What you should know about this course

•  Benefit from our strong links to local and national industry such as Ford, BAE and many small to medium enterprises
•  Study in a Faculty that combines business, management and engineering
•  We are the only university in Kent to offer the full range of Engineering programmes and 3000sqm of specialist labs.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing. 

• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
• IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
• We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

How long is my placement?

Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience. Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

What are the financial arrangements?

The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Your course will prepare you for technology, engineering and management-based careers, particularly in high-value manufacturing. You can also start your own company or go on to further postgraduate study.

Are internships available?

Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access programme internships.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements. Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.