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Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing (Part-time) (PGCert)

Distance Learning
12 Months Part-time

Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing is a postgraduate qualification through which students are afforded a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of the application of smart technologies to industrial tools and processes.

Students will examine the impact of such technologies on industry and the implications of this upon the future of the sector.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • Part-time
  • Distance Learning
Language:
  • English
Course length:
12 Months Part-time

Why choose this course?

01
Designed for professionals and experienced industry leaders who understand the challenges faced by modern manufacturers.
02
Explore new technologies to improve their team and tools.
03
Continue to work throughout your studies, experiencing lectures and course material online while applying your new knowledge.

What you will learn

The Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing pathways are designed to provide an insight into trends in modern industrial practice. As part of the course students are afforded the opportunity to gain knowledge of the use of innovative solutions to ensure sustainability and efficiency in an increasingly digitally-dominated sector.

We work closely with the sector to ensure that we maintain currency in our teaching practice and meet the continually changing landscape of industry.

Optional

Research Methods and Professional Development

(20 credits)

Advanced Industry 4.0

(20 credits)

Design for Industry 4.0

(20 credits)

Financial Management and Planning

(20 credits)

Introduction to Industry 4.0

(20 credits)

Introduction to Innovation Management

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

Ratings and Rankings

Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

    • Must hold a Level 3 qualification
    • Must have current role in Industry
  • Assessment for this course is reflective of practices within the sector ranging from the production of technical reports to the delivery of key ideas through presentation.

    Assessment types have been carefully selected to support the abilities of all learners and provide practice of real-world tasks required within industrial roles.

  • It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Our students currently fulfil roles within Industry and are looking to undertake the necessary training and education to add to their skills to support career progression within their current roles whilst preparing for future sector demands.

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