Programme Specification
Taught Component of the PhD Research Programme in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Application (Entry prior to October 2014)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | PGDip/PGCert |
| Programme title | Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications |
| Programme code | TTRM14 |
| Length of programme | The taught component comprises taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits. Certain modules are delivered by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and University of Nottingham (UoN) The duration of the taught component is two years from registration for the MPhil/PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications. Candidates who have completed part or all of the taught component but who subsequently do not complete the requirements for the award of PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications may be eligible for the award of PGDip or PGCert. |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:06:01 BST |
1. Programme Aims
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
c. Key transferable skills:
4. Programme structure
4.1 COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
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CODE
|
ModuleTitle
|
Modular Weight |
|
08 22831 |
The Energy System (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15322 |
LM Measurement Techniques (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 18003 |
Marketing and TQM (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20706 |
Business Methods, Economics and Strategy (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17996 |
LH Effective Project Management (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19688 |
Materials for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance |
20 |
|
TTP302 |
Vehicle Systems Analysis |
20 |
20 credits from the following list, with at least 10 credits from UoN
|
CODE
|
ModuleTitle
|
Modular Weight |
|
04 15492 |
Powder Handling and Processing (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15493 |
Molecular Delivery (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17136 |
Advanced Reaction Systems A (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17137 |
Advanced Reaction Systems B (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17684 |
Materials for Sustainable Environmental Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19298 |
Process Engineering Fundamentals (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19689 |
Materials for Energy Generation and Storage (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20082 |
Math Modelling of Time-Dependent Processes (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20323 |
EngD8 Colloid Chemistry and Rheology (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 16807 |
Continum Mechanics (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 20445 |
Computation Methods and Frontier (UoB) |
10 |
|
F14FBB |
From the Bench to the Bank (UoN) |
20 |
|
F34NIN |
Introduction to Nanotechnology (UoN) |
10 |
|
H54HYE |
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy (UoN) |
10 |
|
MM4CRM |
Conservation and Recycling of Materials (UoN) |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 Re-assessment of modules delivered by Loughborough University for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.
