Study PgCert Smart Manufacturing Systems at Ulster University in the UK, Ulster University

PgCert Smart Manufacturing Systems

UK

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What will I learn?

The programme aims to equip students and upskill current engineers with expert knowledge across multi-disciplines in both the underlying science and application of manufacturing and mechanical engineering with the computing topics of intelligent data analytics and robotics. In addition, the programme develops knowledge and skills to understand the nature of the global business environment and global business operations. The PgCert in Smart Manufacturing Systems is a collaboration between the school of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, and the Department of Global Business and Enterprise in the Ulster Business School both are based at the Magee campus. The overall aim of the PgCert course is to provide postgraduate education and training in the concepts and methods within the area of manufacturing and mechanical engineering with the application of industrial robotics, data analytics and machine learning to meet the needs of manufacturing in Industry 4.0. The PgCert Smart Manufacturing Systems (SMS) programme has the core aim of training engineering and computer science professionals to upskill in applying smart techniques across the manufacturing environment. Such skilled engineers and scientists with applied knowledge of smart manufacturing are needed to support the manufacturing industry, where the need for "Smarter" factories is becoming a requirement to remain competitive.

Which department am I in?

Ulster University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£6,103.00 (US$ 7,882) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Derry-Londonderry Campus

Northland Rd,

Londonderry,

BT48 7JL, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£6,103.00 (US$ 7,882) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Derry-Londonderry Campus

Northland Rd,

Londonderry,

BT48 7JL, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must: (a) have gained; (i) an Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and the qualification must be in the subject areas of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; and (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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With an international reputation for teaching excellence, Ulster offers students a welcoming, safe and supportive environment to live and study.

  • Scholarship of GBP 2,000 towards tuition fees
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