Part-time Engineering Degrees
Take your engineering ambitions to the next level with a flexible part-time programme.
Part-time Engineering
We recognise that some students don’t have room in their lives for full-time study. That’s why we offer part-time options for two of our most popular degrees:
Part-time undergraduates who are already working in the engineering sector make a special contribution to the Department of Engineering and have distinct talents and insight that we welcome.
You’ll receive the same support as our full-time students, from teaching and resources, to laboratories and personal tutoring. During your studies you’ll be supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, who are experts in their chosen field.
Employers
- The part-time route offers the opportunity to upskill and accelerate the progression of your highest performing employees, retaining and rewarding talent.
- Students will be able to apply their learning as they progress through the course and make an immediate impact in the workplace.
- Our programmes are taught by research active academic staff whose work directly feeds into their teaching, meaning that both your company and your employee will benefit from cutting-edge expertise.
Students
- The part-time route gives you flexibility to work around your existing commitments, allowing you to continue with full-time employment whilst you study.
- If you already work in the industry and have aspirations in progressing in your chosen sector, then our part-time degrees will provide you with the knowledge and skills to take the next step.
- As well as regular in-person tutorials, you will have access to online video support, which provides additional explanation and guidance on a range of topics, from coursework and exam paper guidance to software tutorials.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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COURSE LENGTH AND APPROACH
Both, the electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering degrees are taught part-time over four years in our Science and Engineering building in central Manchester.
Part-time engineering students are expected to come onto campus for lectures the same day over an academic year, which will be one-day a week throughout the course, this will depend on the level and year of study.
You’ll spend a quarter of your course time in timetabled classes, with the remaining time allocated to self-directed study and assessment.
You will typically study 75 credits per year.
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UNITS OF STUDY
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Year 1
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Electronic Engineering Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Professional Practice
Year 2
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Modelling and Simulation
- Power Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Group Design Project
Year 3
- Power Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Communications and Networks
- Business and Operations Management
- Project Design and Implementation
Year 4
- Advanced Analogue Electronics
- Advanced Digital Electronics
- Advanced Power and Control
- Individual Project
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Year 1
- Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Applied Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Project Skills
- Professional Practice
Year 2
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanical Design and Materials
- Modelling and Simulation
- Group Design Project
Year 3
- Experimental Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Design
- Business and Operations Management
- Project Design and Implementation
Year 4
- Computational Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Individual Project
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QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED
Depending on which programme you choose successful graduates are awarded a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree from Manchester Metropolitan University.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For up-to-date information on entry requirements, please see the course page:
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FEES AND FUNDING
For up-to-date fees, funding and additional cost information for UK, Channel Island, EU and Non-EU international students, please see the course page:
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HOW TO APPLY
We know that asking your employer for time off to study can be daunting. But we’re happy to provide any information or details they need to make it happen. If you’d like an informal chat about studying part-time, or need more detailed information from us to be able to approach your employer, contact Dr Kin Kee Chow, [email protected]
To apply, please download and complete this application form at www.mmu.ac.uk/applicationform
Step into the future
Our £115m campus redevelopment is at the heart of the university’s bustling campus, where you can collaborate with students, staff and industry partners on innovative projects.
We’re transforming the way you learn - providing you with opportunities to work on projects suggested by industry partners, so you can develop the skills you need to help solve real-world problems.
By joining Manchester Met, you can explore exciting possibilities inside interdisciplinary teaching and research spaces. You will also have the opportunity to experience modern facilities, use world-class equipment, and learn from experts.
This is more than just a building. It’s a space to thrive.
Take a look inside the future of science and engineering, at Manchester Met.
Opened in September 2022, our new engineering workshop features new equipment and will provide great opportunities to collaborate with fellow students and industry partners on live projects.
In our new computer-generated images (CGI), you can see what our redeveloped light engineering workshop looks like now its finished.
You will be able to use the space as part of timetabled sessions, as well as to progress your own projects outside of classroom hours, while being supervised by a workshop technician.
From September, the John Dalton building has featured new spaces that give students the flexibility to work independently or as part of a group, while on campus.
Students use these spaces to prepare for classes and write reports after interesting practical sessions.
Our new CGI image shows how the ground floor atrium in the John Dalton building looks now it has finished, with more space to discuss ideas and collaborate on interesting projects.