Engineering and Technology
Qualified engineers and technologists now rank among the highest paid professionals, according to the UK’s Engineering and Technology Board. Their imagination, ability to integrate appropriate technologies into an organisation’s products, process and services are in great demand throughout business and industry, as well as in the public and voluntary sectors. Organisations need people who can lead technological innovation and organisational change, and who are confident decision makers with respect to the evaluation and acquisition of technologies.
There are three areas of study within this field: in all of them you can take a postgraduate certificate, and then a diploma, as you work towards an MSc award.
Postgraduate engineering – one of the most rewarding disciplines you can study. It offers tremendous variety, intellectual challenge and the high level of satisfaction that comes from problem solving. With qualified engineers in short supply there are plenty of well-paid jobs in industries as diverse as communications, cosmetics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, music and transport.
Technology management – technology has a massive impact on our personal and working lives, and this interaction between people and technology is a fascinating area to study. There’s increasing demand for professionally educated people with both the vision and operational and strategic capability to plan, develop and manage technology effectively.
Information systems – lying at the heart of today’s globalised, interconnected society, information systems are critical to all large organisations. The demand is for professionals who can work with and manage complex information and communication systems in this fast changing world.
Systems practice – Systems practice is an exciting, emerging management discipline which will provide you with the tools to think strategically and challenge your approach to complex situations. Using innovative techniques, it will equip you with the problem analysis and resolution skills required to succeed in the management of complex organisations and projects.
Browse this website and discover the wide variety of postgraduate courses in engineering and technology, designed to help you work towards the qualification of your choice.
Where to start in Engineering and Technology
Your starting point depends on which qualification you are interested in. For technology management, you should start with Technology management: an integrative approach (T840). For technology strategy research, begin with Technology strategy (T846). And for information systems, start with Exploring information systems (T850). For systems practice, start with Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811).
If you enter the Master of Engineering or MSc in Engineering with a qualification from another university, or one of our accredited degrees in Computing or ICT, you should start with Towards chartership: professional development for engineers (T398).
Taught Masters
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Advanced Networking
Building on your Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking you can achieve an MSc by completing a research course using a specialist topic in this area. -
Engineering
This Master of Science in Engineering builds on previous engineering study and offers you the opportunity to fulfil the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. -
Information Systems
Increase your effectiveness in a fast-moving world where information and communication technologies are rapidly changing the way we conduct business. Choose flexible course options and a dissertation. -
MBA (Technology Management)
An internationally accredited MBA which supports the management of technological and organisational change in fast-moving business environments, and the management of technology to achieve excellence. -
MEng
Fulfil the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status with this masters degree. Includes options in computing, maths, science and technology, and the group project course Team Engineering. -
Systems Thinking in Practice
Building on your Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Practice you can achieve an MSc by undertaking a project course where you apply your systems practice. -
Technology Management
Carry out professionally and academically rigorous research with this MSc – ideal if you need to address technology management problems in your own organisation, or prepare for doctoral studies. -
Technology Strategy Research
This MSc provides advanced training in research methods for technology strategy research, with optional courses exploring aspects of discourse analysis and ethnography.
Diplomas
Courses in Engineering and Technology
See the list of all our individual courses in Engineering and Technology.
Postgraduate research degrees
For information about postgraduate research degrees, visit the Research Degree pages.
Undergraduate options
See the list of undergraduate courses and qualifications in Engineering and Technology.
Spotlight on Engineering and Technology
How to start a masters in engineering
To start either the MSc in Engineering (F46) or the MEng (M03) you will need one of the following: an OU BEng (Hons) (B24), or an equivalent accredited qualification from another university, or one of our accredited degrees in Computing or ICT.
Research for professional technologists
The MSc in Technology Strategy Research (F23) is designed for professionals working in settings where research plays a significant role, such as environmental policy, development policy, business research, social policy and technology management and policy.
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