Engineering
Choose from aerospace, automotive, civil, robotics, mechanical and electronic engineering, or supply chain and manufacturing. Our postgraduate courses combine advanced engineering principles with practical application, helping you develop the technical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to solve complex engineering challenges.
You'll learn through project-based study and hands-on experience in our Spectra building, with access to industry-standard laboratories, automotive workshops, wind tunnels and specialist engineering equipment.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies including the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). You'll also benefit from links with organisations including Rolls-Royce, Thales, McLaren and Samsung, providing opportunities to build professional networks and gain valuable industry experience.
Why choose Herts
Postgraduate study in engineering at the University of Hertfordshire will deepen your technical knowledge and prepare you for the next stage of your career. Learn from experienced academics, work with specialist engineering facilities and benefit from strong links with industry.
Herts postgraduate alumni have gone on to pursue a variety of roles in the sector, such as testing engineer, supply chain manager and communications systems engineer at major employers like Transport for London, British Gas, Tesco, DHL and Ferrari.
1st in the East of England
for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (Complete University Guide, 2023).
Guardian Top 50 University
We've been ranked for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
7th in the UK
for overall postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Survey, 2026).
Outstanding postgraduate employability
96% of postgraduates in work/study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2026).*
Explore our courses
Our research expertise in Aerospace Engineering specialises in areas including aeroelasticity, steady and unsteady aerodynamics, non-linear dynamics, control systems, flapping wings and probabilistic...
Our research expertise in Mechanical Engineering specialises in areas including applied mechanics of structural integrity, surface engineering, polymer nano-composites, fracture mechanics, condition...
Our Microfluidics and Microengineering research is concerned with the development of novel microengineered devices, biodetection systems and turnkey microfluidics-enabled systems. Our unit has a...
Our research expertise in Materials and Structures specialises in areas including Advanced Materials processing, nanoparticles with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial functionality, C-C and natural...
Our research expertise in Aerospace Engineering specialises in areas including aeroelasticity, steady and unsteady aerodynamics, non-linear dynamics, control systems, flapping wings and probabilistic...
To conduct research and provide contribution to knowledge and innovation in areas relevant to Optical Communications and Networks and associated technologies. In particular in Optical and Wireless...
Our research expertise in Mechanical Engineering specialises in areas including applied mechanics of structural integrity, surface engineering, polymer nano-composites, fracture mechanics, condition...
Our Microfluidics and Microengineering research is concerned with the development of novel microengineered devices, biodetection systems and turnkey microfluidics-enabled systems. Our unit has a...
Our research expertise in Materials and Structures specialises in areas including Advanced Materials processing, nanoparticles with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial functionality, C-C and natural...
The MSc Civil Engineering is designed for ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates and those with related degrees and professional experience looking to expand their technical expertise,...
This course develops students' in-depth knowledge and skills of a broad range of Electronics Engineering. It builds strong design skills for the seamless integration of software and hardware for...
from 2023/24 graduates, in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.