Course information
UK fee £12,100
International fee £24,500
Taught by School of Engineering
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Course description
Course description
The challenges facing engineering leaders of the future are immense. Cost, margin and 'value for money' pressures continue to grow and the pace of technology development continues to increase. Exploitation of the new design space enabled by advanced manufacturing methods such as additive layer manufacturing (ALM) is becoming a key advantage for firms, and there is a growing recognition that engineering functional performance strongly correlates to a company's overall rates of return.
There is a shortage of professionals who possess both the outstanding technical and management skills in equal measure; this course has been designed to create the engineering leaders of the future by addressing the core issue head-on.
MEM with Industry
If you take the 'With Industry' option you will have an industrial placement to put your newly acquired skills into practice. You will complete the taught part of the course with exams in May or June, then undertake your paid full-time work placement, returning in May/June of your second year to complete your project over the summer. This conforms with UK border agency rules for international students.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Good second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2025
- MEM: £12,100
- MEM with Industry: £12,100
An additional fee of £3,520 will be charged if a placement is secured.
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you're eligible.
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
International Students
Starting in September 2025
- MEM: £24,500
- MEM with Industry: £24,500
An additional fee of £3,520 will be charged if a placement is secured.
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Accreditation
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
The course has been designed with significant industrial input which ensures a practical approach in equipping you with the skills necessary for a first junior leadership role as a robust foundation for a career in a management or a leadership position within an engineering or technology setting. The 'with industry' option adds credence to this by giving you direct exposure to a relevant industrial setting.
Our Career Development Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
Related courses
Course structure
Modules
Modules
- Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialist Managers
- Principles of Business Economics
- Engineering Project Management
- Systems Engineering
- International Business
- Engineering Business Management
- Lean and Quality Engineering
- Cost Engineering
Plus your Engineering Management Project
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester?
The course offers a unique blend of practical, technical and theoretical modules, designed to produce engineering and technical leaders of the future.
The MEM is a distinctive postgraduate qualification designed to develop your engineering leadership skills.
The MEM is set apart from a regular MSc, designed to be a more pragmatic alternative to an MBA for aspiring engineering leaders.
This course is delivered by a mix of experienced academic and industrial practitioners to provide a highly marketable skill set.
Teaching and learning
This course is delivered using a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, work-shops and computer classes. Your project/dissertation will focus on the application of management practices in an engineering industry, process, discipline, case study or project.
Key dates
September 2025 start
- Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
- Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
- CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Master of Engineering Management | Qualification MEM | Duration 12-16 months, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Master of Engineering Management with Industry | Qualification MEM | Duration 24-28 months, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
The extensive range of courses and module choices allowed me to direct my studies towards a career that I enjoy and am passionate about. This also helped me secure a really enjoyable placement at Tata Steel Europe.