Course Overview
The MSc Smart Manufacturing at Aston University, Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Designed in collaboration with The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology this course will help you understand and develop in the growing field of smart manufacturing. Smart manufacturing is becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing industry and is considered the way forward. The factors contributing to this growth include the widespread adoption of the fourth industrial revolution, government support, complexities in supply chains, industrial automation in manufacturing, and the use of software systems that reduce time and costs in the market. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aston University, Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £39,500 | £45,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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About Aston University, Birmingham
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