The Advanced Manufacturing Systems (AMS) course is designed to address the challenges of modern Manufacturing and Enterprise Systems. It covers a breadth of subjects that enable candidates to appreciate and deal with complexities of modern industrial environments.

Advanced Manufacturing Systems (Uxbridge campus, London) is offered as a 1-year full-time or 3-to-5-years distance-learning programme.

In designing this MSc programme, we have kept a number of objectives clearly in mind.

Our aims
To demonstrate how the technological and human resources of manufacturing are organised to make products in the most competitive way.
To provide a thorough knowledge of the potential and limitations of new manufacturing technologies.
To illustrate the essential role of the human resource and its effective integration into the manufacturing system.
To give the sound theoretical underpinning necessary to exploit the potential of modern manufacturing systems.
To fit management and strategic theories into the realities of modern manufacturing by demonstrating a positive applications approach.
To encourage work on real industrial problems, giving confidence in the ideas underlying manufacturing and the practicalities of implementing these ideas.
Who is the programme designed for?
Recent engineering and technology graduates who have decided to move into manufacturing and related disciplines.
Established manufacturing engineers working in industry and faced with the challenge of new areas of responsibility.
Managers and designers working in manufacturing organisations who need to invest in their personal career development.
Others with engineering, technology or appropriate business backgrounds working in advisory, consultancy or research roles, who need to familiarise themselves with advanced manufacturing systems.

3-5 Years Distance Learning
The distance learning programme is designed to enable candidate to conduct most of candidate's studies at home, in candidate's own time and at candidate's own pace.

There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University, instead candidate follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work. Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs which are supported by e-learning web based lecture materials.

Students can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course, it is entirely up to candidate how long candidate take but usually the minimum is 3 years, with students taking four modules in the first year, four modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on candidate's other commitments candidate can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years.

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology discipline. Other subjects with relevant work experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide candidate with the academic skills required for candidate's chosen course.

Other Fees

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This course is aimed at professional engineers aspiring to increased management responsibility in the building services sector or who have reached a stage in their careers when they are carrying increasing management responsibility.

NSSBuilding Services Engineering courses awarded the Happold Brilliant Award for teaching excellence by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings.

Modes of Study
3-5 Years Distance Learning The distance learning programme is designed to enable candidate to conduct most of candidate's studies at home, in candidate's own time and at candidate's own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University and there is no set timetable of lectures, instead candidate follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work. This gives candidate the freedom to arrange a work programme to suit themselves and candidate should usually allow about twelve hours each week for study. There are set submission dates for assignments but we have tried to design the programme so that they are well-spaced, giving candidate the maximum flexibility in candidate's study plans.

Students can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course. The average is 3 years, with students taking four modules in the first year, four modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on candidate's other commitments candidate can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years. Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs; candidate have assignments to submit and exams to sit each year. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country candidate are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (Universities, Colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world who will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is candidate's responsibility. Examinations are held in May each year.

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering; appropriate science or technology discipline. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

For an alternative route of entry please see the Building Services Engineering Foundation Course.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide candidate with the academic skills required for candidate's chosen course.

Other Fees

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This programme responds to the worldwide demand for building services engineers who have a sound knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply this knowledge within the building services industry.

NSSBuilding Services Engineering courses awarded the Happold Brilliant Award for teaching excellence by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings.

School Research wins CIBSE Building Performance Award 2013.

3-5 Years Distance Learning The distance learning programme is designed to enable candidate to conduct most of candidate's studies at home, in candidate's own time and at candidate's own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University and there is no set timetable of lectures, instead candidate follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work. This gives candidate the freedom to arrange a work programme to suit themselves and candidate should usually allow about twelve hours each week for study. There are set submission dates for assignments but we have tried to design the programme so that they are well-spaced, giving candidate the maximum flexibility in candidate's study plans.

Students can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course. The average is 3 years, with students taking four modules in the first year, three modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on candidate's other commitments candidate can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years. Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs; candidate have assignments to submit and exams to sit each year. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country candidate are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (Universities, Colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world who will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is candidate's responsibility. Examinations are held in May each year.

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering; appropriate science or technology discipline. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

For an alternative route of entry please see the Building Services Engineering Foundation Course.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide candidate with the academic skills required for candidate's chosen course.

Other Fees

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In recent years it has become increasingly recognised that the design and operation of buildings need to take greater account of energy consumption. This is reflected in the Building Regulations in the UK and other countries in Europe with the implementation of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings since 2006. This course combines building services engineering knowledge with the addition of specific energy consideration in their design.

NSSBuilding Services Engineering courses awarded the Happold Brilliant Award for teaching excellence by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings.

3-to-5-Years Distance-Learning
The distance learning programme is designed to enable candidate to conduct most of candidate's studies at home, in candidate's own time and at candidate's own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University and there is no set timetable of lectures, instead candidate follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work. This gives candidate the freedom to arrange a work programme to suit themrselves and candidate should usually allow about twelve hours each week for study. There are set submission dates for assignments but we have tried to design the programme so that they are well spaced, giving candidate the maximum flexibility in candidate's study plans.

Students can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course. The average is 3 years, with students taking four modules in the first year, three modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on candidate's other commitments candidate can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years. Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs; candidate have assignments to submit and exams to sit each year. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country candidate are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (Universities, Colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world who will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is candidate's responsibility. Examinations are held in May each year

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering; appropriate science or technology discipline. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

For an alternative route of entry please see the Building Services Engineering Foundation Course.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide candidate with the academic skills required for candidate's chosen course.

Other Fees

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This programme equips individuals to handle diverse management responsibilities that require knowledge in finance, systems thinking, operations, human resources and the design and management of the supply chain. The course balances academic theory with practical opportunities to demonstrate engineering management capabilities and deliver real solutions through assignments and projects.

The distance learning programme is designed to enable you to conduct most of your studies at home, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University, instead you follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work.

Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs which are supported by e-learning web based lecture materials. Students can take between three and five years to complete the course, it is entirely up to you how long you take but usually the minimum is three years, with students taking four modules in the first year, four modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on your other commitments you can take longer up to a maximum of five years.

Assessment is by a combination of assignments and examinations. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country you are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (Universities, Colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world who will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is your responsibility. The exams are held in May and September each year.

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology discipline.
English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide you with the academic skills required for your chosen course.

Other Fees

Show Less