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PGDip Reliability Engineering and Asset Management
Year of entry: 2025
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Overview
- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate
- Duration
- Diploma: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time.
- Entry requirements
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The standard academic entry requirement for the PG Diploma and PG Certificate is a Lower Second Class (2:2) UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Candidates must also have previous relevant industrial experience demonstrated by an up-to-date CV.
- How to apply
- For further information about making an online application for this course, please see the guidance about how to apply on our department website.
If you have any questions about the application process or about our entry requirements please do contact us at pg-mace@manchester.ac.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDip | Y | Y | N | Y |
| PGCert | N | Y | N | Y |
Course description
Reliability Engineering and Asset Management are critical to industries throughout the world, and this PGDip offers a flexible option to study.
It is estimated that a significant amount of annual plant cost is spent on maintenance. Maintenance costs are likely to influence competitiveness on a global scale and therefore those working in maintenance can impact their company's bottom line in a positive way. The aim of these courses is to equip candidates to do just that and to give companies the technical and managerial expertise to thrive in the global marketplace.
Our Reliability Engineering and Asset Management (REAM) courses cover management techniques, organisation, planning and application of engineering knowledge to manufacturing processes to improve the efficiency of the operations of industrial and civic buildings.
As well as the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma options, we also offer the following courses which you may be interested in:
- Reliability Engineering and Asset Management MSc
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses (which cover individual REAM course units)
Postgraduate Certificate
This course is available on a part-time basis with the following options:
- Part-time on campus, 1 year (4 x 1 week teaching blocks per year) This option is only available for Home students
- Part-time distance learning, 1 year (Students study two units per term and each unit includes a one day online webinar)
Students studying for the Postgraduate Certificate qualification select the four course units they would like to study from the eight available units and complete them on a part-time basis over 1 year.
Postgraduate Diploma
The Postgraduate Diploma is available on a full and part-time basis with the following options:
- Full time on campus, 1 year*
- Part time on campus, 2 years (4 x 1 week teaching blocks per year) This option is only available for Home students
- Part-time distance learning, 2 years (Students study two units per term and each unit includes a one day online webinar)
*Whilst overseas applicants have the option of studying this course on campus, please note that, under current rules, they would not be eligible for the GIR post-study work visa after completion their studies.
Open days
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Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PGDip (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £21,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000 -
PGDip (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £21,000 over 2 years, £10,500 per year
International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000 over 2 years, £13,000 per year -
PGDip (part-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £21,000 over 2 years, £10,500 per year
International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000 over 2 years, £13,000 per year -
PGCert (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £11,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): Confirm with school -
PGCert (part-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £11,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): Confirm with school
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Across our institution, we offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.
The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study, and allocates £300,000 in funding each year. Our Manchester Masters Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups.
For more information, see the Fees and funding page or visit the University of Manchester funding for masters courses website for more information.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Exciting changes in the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering has reorganised into five departments: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This change will not impact on the delivery of your programme of study. However, during this transition, you may still see references to the former Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. We appreciate your patience as we update our systems to reflect the new structure.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering
- Contact name
- REAM Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 275 5300
- ream.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
English language
English language
All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
- IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
- Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 65.
Further information on language requirements can be found on our website .
Pre-sessional English
We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.
To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:
- 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
- 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
If you have any questions about the application process or about our entry requirements please do contact us at pg-mace@manchester.ac.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Advice to applicants
Please ensure you have all your supporting documents scanned and ready to upload with your online application.
We require the following documents before we can consider your application:
- Transcript of your studies to date including credit weighting and grades achieved. If your academic documents are in languages other than English, please provide them in their original version and official translations.
- An official document from your university verifying your current weighted average mark (not arithmetic average) if this information is not included in your transcript of study. Please note : where grades are given as a percentage, the weighted average mark must also be recorded as a percentage, not as a GPA grade.
- You will need to provide the name and contact details of one referee as part of your application.
- Degree certificate if you have already graduated.
- A CV if you graduated more than three years ago.
How your application is considered
We consider your full academic history including which course units you have taken and the marks obtained. Even if you have met our minimum entry requirements, we will take into account your marks in relevant course units in our final decision making.
If you graduated more than three years ago, we will also consider the information contained on your CV and any relevant work experience you have to assess if you are still able to fulfil the entry criteria.
Interview requirements
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1,000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.
Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.
If you have previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete.
You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time.
Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application.
Deferrals
Re-applications
Course details
Course description
Reliability Engineering and Asset Management are critical to industries throughout the world, and this PGDip offers a flexible option to study.
It is estimated that a significant amount of annual plant cost is spent on maintenance. Maintenance costs are likely to influence competitiveness on a global scale and therefore those working in maintenance can impact their company's bottom line in a positive way. The aim of these courses is to equip candidates to do just that and to give companies the technical and managerial expertise to thrive in the global marketplace.
Our Reliability Engineering and Asset Management (REAM) courses cover management techniques, organisation, planning and application of engineering knowledge to manufacturing processes to improve the efficiency of the operations of industrial and civic buildings.
As well as the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma options, we also offer the following courses which you may be interested in:
- Reliability Engineering and Asset Management MSc
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses (which cover individual REAM course units)
Postgraduate Certificate
This course is available on a part-time basis with the following options:
- Part-time on campus, 1 year (4 x 1 week teaching blocks per year) This option is only available for Home students
- Part-time distance learning, 1 year (Students study two units per term and each unit includes a one day online webinar)
Students studying for the Postgraduate Certificate qualification select the four course units they would like to study from the eight available units and complete them on a part-time basis over 1 year.
Postgraduate Diploma
The Postgraduate Diploma is available on a full and part-time basis with the following options:
- Full time on campus, 1 year*
- Part time on campus, 2 years (4 x 1 week teaching blocks per year) This option is only available for Home students
- Part-time distance learning, 2 years (Students study two units per term and each unit includes a one day online webinar)
*Whilst overseas applicants have the option of studying this course on campus, please note that, under current rules, they would not be eligible for the GIR post-study work visa after completion their studies.
Teaching and learning
Part-time on campus (only available for Home/EU students)
Students undertake four units (two per semester). Each course unit is taught over a one week period and is followed by time for coursework and revision for examinations. Students study four course units over one year.
Part-time distance learning
Students undertake four course units (two per semester) all studied online. Teaching will begin with a short introduction allowing students to acclimatise to the online system- our Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard 9. The online teaching material includes text, images, video and animation and there is also regular and active communication online between groups of students and with academic staff. Distance learning students are invited to attend a webinar via the Blackboard virtual learning environment with the course leader twice per semester. This is recommended but not compulsory.
Postgraduate Diploma
Full-time on campus
Students study full-time on campus and undertake eight course units over the year. Each taught unit lasts one week and is followed by time for coursework and revision for examinations.
Part-time on campus (only available for Home/EU students)
Students undertake eight units. Each course unit is taught over a one week period and is followed by time for coursework and revision for examinations. Students study four course units each year and therefore the duration of the part-time course is two years.
Part-time distance learning
Students undertake eight course units, all studied online over two years, spending around 3 months on each course unit. Teaching will begin with a short introduction allowing students to acclimatise to the online system- our Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard 9. The online teaching material includes text, images, video and animation and there is also regular and active communication online between groups of students and with academic staff. Distance learning students are invited to attend a webinar via the Blackboard virtual learning environment with the course leader twice per semester. This is recommended but not compulsory.
Coursework and assessment
The written assignment accounts for 50% of the grade for the unit, the examination 35% and an in-unit assignment the remaining 15%.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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| Academic Malpractice MSc REAM | MECH60510 | 0 | Mandatory |
| Health & Safety E-learning (MSc REAM) | MECH64100 | 0 | Mandatory |
| Asset Management Strategy & Organisation | MECH69001 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Safety, Legislation & Cost Effectiveness | MECH69021 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Asset Maintenance Systems | MECH69032 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Machinery Vibration-based Condition Monitoring | MECH69042 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Design for Reliability & Asset Management | MECH69051 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Auditing Asset Management & Maintenance Organisations | MECH69062 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Reliability, Maintainability & Risk | MECH69072 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Turnaround Management | MECH69081 | 15 | Mandatory |
Facilities
You'll learn in our world-class £400m Home of Engineering and Materials , a building specifically designed to bring together all disciplines to create a connected and dynamic environment.
This space supports a variety of teaching and learning styles, through blended lecture theatres, multi-purpose study spaces and over 250 state-of-the-art laboratories. There is also a range of technical spaces, enabling you to shape your own learning environment.
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities
From management techniques, organisation and planning, to the application of substantial electronic engineering, power generation, efficient operation of civic buildings and beyond - this course will provide you, and in-turn, companies, with the technical and managerial expertise needed in the global marketplace.
WHERE DO OUR GRADUATES WORK?
- BP plc
- Lukoil
- Saudi Aramco
- Merseyrail Electrics 2002
- YPF
- Cbre Gws - Local Fm
- Saipem
- Em&i Group
- Shell
WHAT DO OUR GRADUATES DO?
- Reliability Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Upstream Asset Integrity Department Head
- Reliability and Asset Management Unit Head
- Mechanical Supervisor
- Senior CBM Engineer
- Damage Control Officer/First Assistant Engineer
- Senior RAMS Engineer