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Gain an understanding of the critical role maintenance plays in a modern manufacturing operation. Blend technical and management skills knowledge. Study the latest practices and technologies.
Skills Boost NE DiscountThis course is designed to support both recent graduates and experienced engineers in developing their understanding of the critical role maintenance plays in a modern manufacturing operation. You will study the latest practices and technologies that can be used to enhance equipment availability and thus improve productivity and efficiency.
You will receive tuition in the basic topics related to maintenance and get the opportunity to enhance your understanding of their significance, eg, through reflecting on given examples or experience from their workplace.
You will be taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical activities and project work.
You will be assessed via coursework.
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The part-time fee for this course is:
Please note that part-time courses are not available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
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This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MSc will help you develop into a critical, questioning problem solver who can identify problems and apply technology to improve and optimise industrial processes - these are the skills industry needs.
There is considerable demand among employers for engineering graduates with the right mix of skills and experience.
Sunderland has a good reputation with employers. Our recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as – McLaren Automotive, General Motors, Jaguar, Perkins Engines, GSK, Northumbrian Water, Hitachi and Parametrics Technology. Other graduates conduct research within major automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan.
Our Engineering team is engaged in a wide range of industry projects via AMAP including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Consultancy. AMAP is also host to the North East Maintenance Forum (NEMF) – a quarterly meeting attended by a wide range of industrial representatives from a number of sectors including manufacturing, process industries and utilities. Several academics are also engaged in activities with Professional Engineering Institutions such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
You’ll be taught by a dynamic, diverse team of research-active staff who are engaged in a number of areas of research including:
Formula Student
If you’re looking for extra-curricular opportunities, why not join the University of Sunderland’s Formula Student motorsport team? Each year the team work together to design, build and test a single-seater racing car in preparation for the IMechE Formula Student competition held annually at Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix.
The competition encourages many different skills and talents. These include: engineering, management, production, administration, accounting, marketing, advertising, public relations, as well as teamwork and co-operation. It’s ideal for helping to prepare for life after university in any career path, and the team welcome not just engineers but anyone who has an interest in motorsport and wants to improve their skills.
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