Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons)
Ulster University

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Ulster University
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30425 | £32243 | £35993 |
25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25990 - £39483 | £29299 - £44416 |
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
MEng Hons Engineering Management is a five-year, fully CEng accredited, engineering course that is designed to equip you with a valuable blend of engineering and business skills. You will study a wide range of subjects that explore topics such as engineering technology and materials, manufacturing systems and processes, new product design and mechanical engineering, as well as studies in business and management.
MEng Engineering Management graduates work in a wide range of companies and positions to manage the introduction of advanced technologies and production systems, innovative design methods and products, and to lead the way in how our scarce, valuable resources are best used.
The course develops your skills in analysis, problem solving and design, as well as valuable professional skills in communications, teamwork and project management. The course includes a year-long paid industrial placement during your third year. This allows you to experience and participate in real-life engineering projects and learn how theory relates to practice. Successful completion of the placement leads to the award of the Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) upon graduation. There are options throughout the course to study subjects of particular interest to you or your career aspirations.
Graduates from this course are in very high demand not only in manufacturing industry but are also employed in utilities, transportation, primary industries, consultancy and business.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Ulster University
Current jobs
All courses of Ulster University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Ulster University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons) at Ulster University
50% | Media Professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Ulster University
Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Costs
Tuition Fees Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
EU | £16320 | year 1 |
International | £16320 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
H712
University Rankings
of Ulster University
among 5 universities in Northern Ireland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Ulster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Ulster University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #2
- #891
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Ulster University
About Ulster University
Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.
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FAQ about Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons) Ulster University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 4750 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Media Professionals (50%), Finance Professionals (15%), Sales occupations (5%), Managers, directors and senior officials (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 100. This means that 100% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Ulster University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #891 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for Ulster University.
- Engineering Management with DPP MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Ulster University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 151 which is higher than 79.88% of all Business and Management courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024