About Smart Manufacturing Systems Msc in Ulster University
Five core technologies that are essential to raise the development of manufacturing and productivity to the levels required in the next 50 years are; Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation, internet of things (IoT) and industrial digital technologies (IDTs). The vast majority of industrial and commercial organisations in N. Ireland are substantially under-prepared for the challenges presented by these advances in technology and will need significant support to develop the capability and capacity to survive, compete internationally with innovative products while extracting greatly increased efficiencies from their processes. Smart Manufacturing Systemsdraws on each of these 5 key enablers to provide a platform for development where intelligent factories become the norm with connectivity data and IDTs at the heart of the workplace.
Within Northern Ireland, there is a requirement to focus on research and teaching development of the integration of the five key technologies which are crucial for future industrialisation. This MSc has been designed to provide tutelage in each of the key areas for industrial manufacture including, but not limited to robotics, automation and internet of things technologies, CAD/CAM, process management and the application of AI/machine learning in industry and business. The course provides an opportunity for the support of transfer of skills and expertise to company staff. It will be a location for them to re-train their staff in IDTs and become enabled, competent and confident in IDTs.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5 overall including 6.0 in all elements
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall including R=20, L=20, S=20, W=20
- PTE: 61 R, L, S, W = 56
Ulster University Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Varied (Urban/Rural) |
Endowment |
£14.365 million |
Number of Campuses |
4 colleges with 2 branch campuses |
Number/Percentage of International Students |
8% |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
87% |
Total number of Professors |
1665 |
Number of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, PG Research, Part time, distance, blended |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Scholarship Investment |
Over 1 million pounds |
Average Graduate Salary |
£19,800 a year |
Research Investment |
Over 3 million pounds |
Ulster University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
If you are an aspirant of the Ulster University, an estimated budget is the first thing that you must be planning after having made up your mind of applying at the institute in the upcoming session. For your ease, a list of expenses for international students in the UK is as compiled below.
Tuition Fee
Since fee for various courses at the institute varies, a tabulated description of fees for some of the courses is as follows:
For Full-Time Courses:
Course |
Amount (In GBP) |
Undergraduate and Integrated Masters |
14,480 |
Masters courses |
14,480 |
Postgraduate Research |
15,050 |
International students on International Partnership Programme |
8,060 |
Executive MBA/MPA |
17,940 |
Postgraduate Studies
Course |
Price (in GBP) |
Master's Degree |
5,900 |
Postgraduate Diploma |
3,934 |
Postgraduate Certificate |
1,967 |
Module (30 credit points) |
983.40 |
Cost of Living
Other expenses that you might want to consider apart from basic tuition while planning your financial budget is as mentioned below. Note that the amount is not university specific but general in nature.
Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
Meals |
100 |
Books and supplies, clothing, etc. |
16.22 |
Total |
216.22- 258.22 |