Engineering
*Subject to accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Choose from a range of postgraduate engineering programmes and study on our Dubai smart campus. Our courses are developed by global experts in each subject area, carefully designed around market trends to help you specialise in sought-after fields. This guarantees you a first-class learning experience and qualifications respected around the world. Graduates of our degrees are in high demand with employers due to their specialist knowledge, expertise and skills.
Why choose our programmes?
- The University of Birmingham is one of the leading universities globally for postgraduate study in engineering.
- Earn a globally recognised UK degree that’s accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- Gain an advanced level of specialist knowledge, including research and developments at the forefront engineering.
- Equip yourself for a wide range of industries, with progressive learning and hands-on experience.
- Tackle real-world problems, working on postgraduate projects that make a genuine impact on society.
- Choose your study journey, enrolling on our MSc degree, or joining our PG Diploma course first, then upgrading to an MSc degree if you choose to complete the full programme.
Graduate career destinations have included:
- Atkins
- Saudi Industrial Development Fund
- Hyundai Development Company
- Galliford Try
- Kier Group Plc
- RTA Dubai
- Siemens
- SAR
- DEWA
How will you be taught?
Study full-time or part-time. Each programme includes a series of modules delivered in intense teaching blocks. You’ll learn through a mix of tutorials, workshops, seminars and an individual research project.
All our teaching and project supervision is provided by academics on both our Dubai and UK campuses. You may also get to interact with our UK students while studying in Dubai.
Top 100
Ranked in the world top 100 for Engineering: Civil & Structural
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Construction Management MSc – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
What will you study?
Empower yourself with the managerial skills needed to lead infrastructural development and shape the future of global construction. Our course offers advanced training, preparing you to meet the dynamic demands of the construction industry, both in the UAE and worldwide.
Our taught modules include:
- Construction Management;
- Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction;
- Marketing and Financial Management
- Organisational and Operations Management;
- Strategic Innovation Management and Sustainable Construction.
After studying these modules, you’ll then complete an Advanced Project. The programme is rooted in high quality teaching and learning through independent
study, producing high-calibre graduates who excel in technical management.
'Through collaborative efforts with esteemed professional institutions like ICE and PMI, our Construction Management MSc offers unparalleled networking opportunities, bridging academia with real-world expertise. With focused content on digital and green/sustainable transition, we equip students for the new era of engineering, ensuring they’re adept at navigating evolving industry demands.'
Dr Seyed Ghaffar CEng, FICE, Programme Director
Advanced Engineering Management MSc – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
What will you study?
Our Advanced Engineering Management (AEM) programme is delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Birmingham Business School. Combining the expertise and strengths of both schools, it’s a high-quality, multi-disciplinary course. It also offers a more general route for you to develop your engineering management skills.
Taught modules include:
- Marketing and Financial Management;
- Organisational and Operations Management;
- Strategic Innovation Management;
- Construction Management;
- Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction;
- Sustainable Construction;
- Management Information Systems and Simulation;
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking.
- Engineering Project Management
After studying these modules, you’ll then complete an Advanced Project. The programme is rooted in high-quality teaching and learning through independent study, producing high-calibre graduates who excel in technical management.
'Studying at the University of Birmingham has equipped me with the knowledge and research skills to develop my career from an engineer in projects to a consultant contributing to climate change and water policies and strategies. My professors at the University of Birmingham continuously support me even after graduation to achieve my academic and career goals. UoB and my professors provided me with a lifetime of experience on academic and career levels.'
Hala Al-Hamawi University of Birmingham graduate
Renewable Energy Engineering MSc – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
What will you study?
The climate crisis, resource depletion, and the need for energy security drive the demand for sustainable technologies. Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future but must integrate with global energy systems and markets. Key factors such as climate change, air quality, demand reliability, and urbanization shape energy trends.
This interdisciplinary programme equips graduates with a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies and their role in global systems and policy. You will explore the entire energy generation system, from generation and storage to distribution and efficient use. Developed by the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, the course covers 180 credits over 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time).
120 credits are taught modules focused on specific renewable energy technologies and system design. You will also study policy, economic, and geopolitical aspects of the global energy market with an emphasis on renewables.
After the taught modules, you will undertake a 60-credit research project to enhance your skills in experimental design, data analysis, and presenting to non-specialist audiences.
Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc – 1 year full -time or 2 years part-time
What will you study?
This course was specially developed by the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), Europe’s largest university based railway research and education group.
Studying Railway Systems Engineering and Integration, you’ll learn all the key principles of developing, designing and operating modern railway systems. You could be new to the industry or an experienced rail professional looking to deepen your understanding of areas beyond your job. Either way, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to move your career forward.
Our taught modules are delivered in week-long blocks. This lets you study part-time around your career by only visiting campus for our taught weeks. You’ll learn through a mix of classroom lectures, labs, tutorials, team exercises, visits and assignments. You’ll then apply your knowledge to real-world railway systems through research-based projects.
The programme covers content on both the technical and managerial side of the rail industry. Key topics include the principles of rolling stock design, railway traction systems, infrastructure and track engineering, railway control and signalling systems, railway operations and planning, systems engineering, people management and ergonomics.
Strongly supported by the industry, our programme features guest sessions delivered by rail industry experts. Here, you’ll get to network with railway staff from around the globe.
Our graduates go on to design, build, operate and successfully manage railways worldwide. With many now in senior roles, they’re shaping the rail industry for the 21st century.