Below is a table summarising the core academic qualification requirements for MSc Engineering Management courses in the UK, based solely on information from university websites:

Requirement Details
Undergraduate Degree A UK honours degree (typically 2:2 or above) or an international equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Science, or Business/Management. [1] [4]
Degree Subject Criteria The degree should preferably be in an engineering, technology, science, or business/management subject, ensuring a sound technical and managerial foundation. [2] [3]
Relevant Professional Experience In cases where candidates do not hold a related degree, many institutions consider at least 12 months of relevant industrial or professional experience as an alternative entry qualification. [3] [4]
English Language Proficiency An overall IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no subscore below 6.0 is generally required, though universities may accept other accredited English tests. [1] [4]
Accreditation Alignment Some programmes embed criteria from professional bodies (e.g., CMI or IET) to ensure the course meets the professional standards required for senior engineering management roles. [2]

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Authoritative Sources

  1. Information from Royal Holloway’s MSc Engineering Management page. [Royal Holloway]
  2. Details taken from York’s MSc Engineering Management course description. [York]
  3. Requirements and alternative experience criteria as described by UWE Bristol and UEL. [UWE] [UEL]
  4. Entry requirement summaries from Portsmouth and additional information from Royal Holloway. [Portsmouth] [Royal Holloway]

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