Automated manufacturing engineering

OVERVIEW

Manufacturing engineering is at the heart of modern industry, where innovation, efficiency and technology come together to shape how we produce everything from consumer goods to renewable energy systems. Our Automated Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is designed to give you a strong foundation in core engineering principles while introducing the advanced technologies and methods driving today’s global manufacturing sector.

Throughout the course, you will explore engineering mathematics, mechanical and electrical principles, CAD design, materials science, thermofluid mechanics, and software applications like FEA and MATLAB. The programme also focuses on forward-thinking areas like smart manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, and sustainable production. With a balance of theory and practical learning through simulations of real-world challenges, virtual engineering, and project work, you will develop the critical problem-solving and technical skills needed in modern engineering environments.

Studying in Birmingham – known for its industrial legacy – gives you access to a vibrant engineering community and excellent employment prospects. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped for aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and advanced manufacturing careers, with the ability to design, manage, and improve complex systems and processes. This degree is an ideal pathway for anyone aiming to shape the future of global manufacturing.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?


- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge engineering facilities


- ENRICHMENT – Go on visits to manufacturing and engineering sites with industry partners such as Shell Energy and Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT)


- EXPERT TUITION – Learn from experienced, highly-experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the engineering industry, as well as leading guest speakers


- AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)


FACILITIES
Engineering students gain hands-on experience of programming robots and controllers in our state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing cell facility, plus you will use all our modern laboratories for practical work in electrical power, electronics and control, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles and materials testing. You will also have access to the Industry 4.0 Learning Factory at the nearby Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).

Camden House is our bespoke STEM education facility for our engineering students. It features:


• Control engineering rigs



• Cyber-physical systems



• Mechatronics automation



• PLCs



• Fluid dynamics software



• MATLAB and SolidWorks design software



• Enhanced IT facilities



ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
This course is delivered in partnership with the Great Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSloT)

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:


• Manufacturing engineer



• Production engineer



• Quality engineer



• Process engineer



• Industrial Engineer



• Automation engineer



- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course.

Investing £300 million in its campuses, University College Birmingham is all about degrees that get you hired and practical support to get you through.

Its higher education qualifications are hands-on and shaped by the needs of industry, all taught by experienced industry experts across its seven campuses in the heart of Birmingham, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment.

Some courses have a 2 Day Degree option, meaning you only have to be on-campus two consecutive days a week, freeing up the rest of the week for work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.

The university works with over 1,000 employers to benefit students, is accredited by top industry bodies and organisations, and is a centre for excellence across a range of subjects. As well as a £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance, it also offers Kick-Start funding of up to £800 a year to help pay for expenses such as uniform, food and drink.

Register your interest today and secure your place at University College Birmingham!