Accredited by Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Course Overview
Graduates from a technical, engineering and science background have the potential to reach the pinnacle of management and leadership in industry.
Through external consultation with business and industry, this MSc in Engineering Leadership and Management (ELM) has been designed to equip you with the vital graduate skills needed to succeed in an engineering management or leadership role, exploring leadership styles, processes, and the ever-increasing focus on soft skills.
"The course offers a great transition to management and leadership for engineering students with the objective of kick-starting their careers through a greater awareness of how their behaviour impacts on performance, plus how to apply their engineering know-how to real world problems and projects. The skills covered on the course are the direct result of the needs of industry as set out by the members of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB)."
- Dean Cartwright, Chairman of the Industry Advisory Board, Tata Steel
This programme has been developed jointly by the School of Management and the Department of Engineering. Students on the programme will benefit from being taught by both Management and Engineering academics, and will be able to take advantage of the facilities within both faculties.
Why Engineering Leadership and Management at Swansea?
As a student on the Master’s course in Engineering Leadership and Management, you will gain and build upon the key skills and knowledge required for a management and/or leadership role in the engineering sector, and learn how to navigate the turbulent environment in today's business world through the eyes of a technical specialist.
Working alongside the School of Management and supported by an industry board made up of leaders from a variety of backgrounds and organisations, we ensure we keep our subject matter relevant and up to date. Our partnership with industry means that students are provided with real strategic challenges and scenarios to work on, as well as solid recommendations and solutions to strengthen their learning, understanding and problem-solving ability.
Watch this webinar with Dr Vasileios Samaras, Senior Lecturer at Swansea University, Ian Hobson, Senior Lecturer and former Maufacturing Director at Tata Steel and Sam, a graduate of our MSc Engineering Leadership and Management, to find out more about the course and how it can help boost your career path.
For more information about the ELM course, please contact Dr Vasilios Samaras and Ian Hobson who will be more than happy to discuss details with prospective students over Zoom.
Your Engineering Leadership and Management Experience
"The group project is a real problem facing Tata Steel UK and the output will be used to shape our future approach. Personally I get a lot of insightful feedback from the students which serves to help me with developing our existing graduates and young engineers."
- Dean Cartwright, Chairman of the Industry Advisory Board, Tata Steel
Mohammed's Experience
Why did you decide to study MSc Engineering Leadership and Management at Swansea University?
I liked the course modules and how it is designed to ensure up-to-date technical and management topics. For example, sustainable development, smart manufacturing, innovation management, and immersive systems are future trends that every engineer should be aware of for a better career future. On top of that, basic management principles such as economics, HR, Accounting, and finance; and the other type of management related to engineering such as operation, asset, and project management.
What was your favourite thing about your course?
Linking the modules assignments and course project to real business cases. That was very important because it enhances students working experience, confidence, and communication. Also, I value course mentors support along the course by bringing their expertise and share real-life examples.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about studying Engineering at Swansea University?
From my experience, the most critical factor is the environment, whether inside or outside the university. Comfort feeling helps you to perform well in your studies. Studying in Swansea is an enjoyable experience academically and socially.
Engineering Leadership and Management Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Engineering Leadership and Management MSc at Swansea are strongly positioned for rewarding management opportunities in engineering and also other sectors.
"Students completing the course will get a head start on conventional graduates and we have seen this with several that have started in Tata getting ahead of the curve with career progression, gaining additional responsibility, and promotion ahead of their peers."
- Dean Cartwright, Chairman of the Industry Advisory Board, Tata Steel
"We kept in touch with some of our students into the early years of their careers to find out about their experiences and to get some insight into how they approach the challenges they face. Without exception, they all draw on the skills they developed on the ELM, particularly in team environments. Additionally, we have sought feedback from employers on how the ELM students perform when compared to their peers. The feedback is extremely positive, and the graduates post-ELM are described as being ahead of the curve in their career development and secure senior positions ahead of the remainder of the peer group."
Informed by the modern needs of industry, this multidisciplinary course contains key modules that deliver a broad introduction to management, alongside more detailed and engineering-specific subjects.
Consisting of 10-credit compulsory modules on subjects including strategy, smart manufacturing and project management, a 20-credit module on the foundations of management, and a 60-credit leadership and management project module which will be delivered in an Engineering context.
Students must attain a minimum of a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. Any degree subject will be considered.
We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. Please email postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk for further information.
If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component). A full list of acceptable English Language tests can be found at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements
The programme will incorporate traditional classroom teaching, online learning, interactive workshops and seminars. Multidisciplinary group work will be a key component of the course, along with industry-focused projects. All of the modules will be delivered on an "intense" basis, i.e. in isolation over 2-week periods.
Further study support comes in the form of 24 hour access to our on-site library, advanced laboratories, a year-round programme of guest lectures, and dedicated postgraduate work rooms.
There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this
postgraduate course through the medium of Welsh but there is not yet enough
provision to reach 40 credits in each year. The Programme Director can outline
to you what is available in Welsh.
Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support
you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:
Access to the Arwain mobile app for the latest information about Welsh-medium courses and modules available to download free on the App Store and Google Play.
An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
Personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
The option to create and submit your coursework or sit exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be assessed in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking Academic Mentor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
Engineering Leadership Management is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.
To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.
Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.
If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies.
To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.
To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's
scholarships and bursaries
page.
Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually.
For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.
Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.
You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):
Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your
personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic
Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas
such as:
Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).
In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability,
mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have
Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and
requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.
We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application
deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can
find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.
