Reliability Engineering and Asset Management

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineeringEngineering and technology

About this course

Reliability Engineering and Asset Management are critical to industries throughout the world.

It is estimated that a significant amount of annual plant cost is spent on maintenance. Maintenance costs are likely to influence competitiveness on a global scale and therefore those working in maintenance can impact their company's bottom line in a positive way.

This course intends to equip candidates to do just that. The MSc course embraces management techniques, organisation, planning and the application of substantial electronic, engineering and analytical knowledge to manufacturing processes, transport, power generation and the efficient operation of industrial, commercial and civic buildings. The aim of the course is to give companies the technical and managerial expertise to thrive in the global marketplace.

Course Content

The course includes taught units which cover various aspects of applied management and technology in the field of reliability engineering and asset management. The course is designed to be suitable for professionals already working in the industry as well as recent graduates who have studied an undergraduate degree in this field. Our teaching staff are internationally recognised professionals with years of experience working in industry and academic institutions.

The course is offered as indicated below:

  • Full-time on campus, 1 year

  • Part-time on campus, 3 years (4 x 1 week teaching blocks per year) This option is only available for Home students

  • Part-time distance learning, 3 years (Students study two units per term. There is a one day webinar per unit. Attendance is not compulsory but is recommended)

    We also offer Reliability Engineering and Asset Management as a Postgraduate Certificate (four taught units), a Postgraduate Diploma (all eight taught units) and as a Continuing Professional Development course in which you can study individual course units.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2124 Electronics engineers
    1252 Garage managers and proprietors
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Engineering and technology