Overview

Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for an engineering Master's degree alongside your current job?

Whether you're looking to advance your existing technical competence and engineering knowledge or want to develop your understanding of emerging practices, this MSc Engineering Learning at Work Masters course will help you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become an independent leader. And once you've completed the course, you'll be equipped to solve the increasingly-complex engineering issues that arise in the workplace.

Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.

Our courses are designed for busy people. You can tailor the course to match your aspirations and your employer's objectives, and negotiate the pace of your studies around your existing commitments. Your work-based projects have flexibility in their submission deadlines, and with no residential requirements you can study wherever is most convenient for you.

You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

Whilst this degree is not accredited, students who successfully complete this course could potentially use their learning to gain professional registration. Students could gain Chartered Engineer status through the following professional engineering institutions:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAes)
• Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM)
• Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM)
• The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)

On this course you'll:

• Choose modules and study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
• Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a business
• Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form part of your daily workload, which ensure that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
• Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you
• Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
• Have full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union
• Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
• Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
• Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
• Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills