Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This programme is aimed at preparing students to take management responsibilities in industry. By emphasising in knowledge of engineering, science, and business management, this programme enables graduates to seek careers in management of engineering and manufacturing organisations. A balanced combination of scientific theories and practical opportunities in this course addresses the industrial demand for engineering-based management skills.

This programme is aimed at:

• Educating engineering management graduates ready to play a substantial role in industrial  companies through a substantive base of knowledge and understanding at the forefront of the discipline of engineering and manufacturing.
• Providing a foundation for graduates wishing to progress to professional engineering management status.
• Providing a high quality educational experience for students in a programme of study which combines wide ranging aspects of engineering design and technologies, management models and methodologies, marketing, finance, and business in engineering.
• Preparing graduates to apply organisational and project management, team building, and leadership skills in engineering.
• Developing analytical and transferable skills that will enable graduates to gain employment in a wide variety of professional roles and to take an ethical approach in making a valuable contribution to society.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review). 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review. 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014. 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

 Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have: 

• Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies

• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems

• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline

Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes

• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques

• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action

• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving engineering problems

Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics

• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards

• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal

• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes

• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

•  Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct

•  Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes

•  Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives

•  Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate

•  Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues

•  Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

•  Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)

•  Knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products

•  Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

•  Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources

•  Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues

•  Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

•  Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement

•  Ability to work with technical uncertainty

•  Understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team

c. Key transferable skills:

 Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities

•  Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD

•  Plan and carry out a personal programme of work, adjusting where appropriate

•  Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A – Introductory Modules

4.1.1     Semester 1 

(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

 4.1.2     Semester 2 

COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2  Part B - Degree Modules

4.2.1     Semester 1 

COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

 4.2.2     Semester 2 

COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

                      COMPULSORY MODULE

(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mechman/undergraduate/courses/industrialtrainingandexperience/.  Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)

 (In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement.  This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two.  At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules    

4.4.1     Semester 1

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight (60)

 4.4.2    Study Overseas 

Students may choose to study Part C – Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution.  The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved in advance by the Programme Director.  The proposed programme of learning will include work on an Individual Project. 

4.4.3     Semester 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50) 

 (ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 10)

 Students MUST select ONE module (modular weight 10) from the following group.

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed, subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

5.2 Re-assessment requirements are in accordance with Regulation XX. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period. 

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Part B and Part C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The overall average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine the degree classification.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The overall aim of this programme is to equip students with the knowledge, understanding, key skills and attributes to make a substantial impact in manufacturing enterprises and to become future leaders. This is achieved through a combination of taught courses held at the University and a series of integrated industrial placements hosted by a consortium of companies. Together, these enable rapid development both technically and managerially through observation of the theory applied in an industrial context.

Specific aims are:

•      To train passionate and capable manufacturing engineers and technologists on a degree programme with strong partnership between higher education and industry.

•      To demonstrate, through active learning opportunities, the rewarding and highly varied career opportunities that exist in manufacturing engineering.

•      To produce high quality graduates with a strong academic background, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to progress rapidly to a position of responsibility, and to become future technical and managerial leaders.

•      To integrate significant industrial experience, such that graduates are able to make a strong and immediate contribution to engineering businesses.

•      To deliver technical depth in core engineering subjects and specialist applications leading to a broad understanding of engineering knowledge, and a critical awareness of current insights in the fields of manufacturing engineering and manufacturing management.

•      To encourage students to manage their own learning and make use of primary source materials to solve complex problems individually and in teams.

•      To foster a holistic appreciation of the essential practical, commercial and social aspects of engineering.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review). 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review. 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014. 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

 Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, and an understanding and know-how of the scientific principles of related disciplines, to enable appreciation of the scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems
• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively
• Awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations
• Understanding of concepts from a range of areas, including some outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively in engineering projects

 Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes
• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques
• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and implement appropriate action
• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems
• Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies
• Ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of unfamiliar problems

 Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics
• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards
• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation,    maintenance and disposal
• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes
• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
• Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs

 Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

• Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering, a knowledge of professional codes of conduct and how ethical dilemmas can arise
• Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes
• Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project and change management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, their limitations, and how they may be applied appropriately
• Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate
• Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues, and an awareness that these may differ internationally
• Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health and safety, environmental and commercial risk, risk assessment and risk management techniques and an ability to evaluate commercial risk
• Understanding of the key drivers for business success, including innovation, calculated commercial risks and customer satisfaction 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

• Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)
• Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products, with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components
• Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills
• Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources
• Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues
• Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
• Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement
• Ability to work with technical uncertainty
• A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments
• Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints
• Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval and the effective use of general IT facilities
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis
• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

Candidates will normally be expected to complete a four week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a consortium company, if available, or other relevant work experience in lieu, as agreed by the Programme Director, after part A studies and before commencing part B.

There is an alternative route through these regulations: 

(i) Candidates will complete a 10 week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a consortium company, or with any other relevant (partner) company approved by the Programme Director, after Part B studies and before starting Part C.  This leads to the Innovative Manufacturing Engineering (IME) MEng degree upon successful graduation.

(ii) The alternative route is for candidates who cannot find an industrial placement (for the industrial project and professional development modules) to continue their studies at University with the agreement of the Programme Director.  This pathway leads to the Innovative Manufacturing Technology MEng degree upon successful graduation.  

Any candidate unable to meet the above requirements will be eligible to transfer to B.Eng Manufacturing Engineering at the appropriate programme part. 

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1   Semester 1

                    COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

 4.1.2     Semester 2

                     COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules

4.2.1     Semester 1

                      COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2.2     Semester 2

                      COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part C - Degree Modules

Some modules in Part C and D are paired together and add depth to the programme. For example, (1a) in part C is paired with (2a) in part D. Similarly (1d) in part D is paired with (2d) also in part D. All students MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST TWO of these specialist module pairs during part C or D.  The second module of a pair (numbered 2) may not be taken without the prerequisite module (numbered 1) but the preliminary modules may be studied independently.

4.3.1     Semester 1 

Students can only follow the alternative route with the agreement of the Programme Director by reason of unexpected external industrial or economic factors that prevent a placement being possible.

                  COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

  Students will be based at their sponsor company – Modules are by distance Learning

  Alternative route leading to IMT MEng:

                  COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3.2     Semester 2

Students will be required to consult with their sponsoring company over the choice of optional modules

                   (i)   COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)

                   (ii)  OPTIONAL MODULES (one module from each of the following groups (total modular weight 30)

Group A:                 

Group B:

Group C:

Where a student does not opt to study a language, any alternative 10 credit module may be selected from the University’s module catalogue in semester 2.  Any such selection will be subject to the prior approval of the Programme Director.  The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

 4.4    Part D - Degree Modules           

A number of modules are paired together and add depth to the programme.  For example, the module marked (1a) in part C is paired with (2a) in part D. Similarly (1d) in part D is paired with (2d) also in part D. All students MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST TWO of these specialist module pairs during part C or D.  The second module of a pair (numbered 2) may not be taken without the prerequisite module (numbered 1) but the preliminary modules may be studied independently.

A total weight of 40 credits must be chosen from the optional modules across both semesters (10 credits from Semester 1 and 30 credits from Semester 2). 

4.4.1    Semester 1                                 

             (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)

             (ii)    OPTIONAL MODULES

Students MUST select no more than 10 credits from Group A.                             

Group A:

4.4.2     Semester 2

                     (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)

 (ii)  OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30 with no more than 10 credits from any one group).

Students MUST select 10 credits from group A.

Group A:

Group B:

Group C:

Group D:

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of the optional modules listed, subject to the prior approval of the programme director.  The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

4.5 Availability of optional Language Modules in parts C and D

Language modules are graded 1-6.  Level 1 is appropriate for those students who have not studied the language to GCSE level. Level 3 is appropriate for those students who have obtained a minimum of grade C at GCSE or who have gained credit at level 2 in the chosen language. Level 5 requires a GCE ‘A’ level of at least grade D or credit at level 4.  Students in Part D may elect to take ONE or TWO modules.

 4.5.1 Semester 1

4.5.2 Semester 2

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Award of Degree

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

5.1.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, from Part C to Part D candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also obtain at least 120 credits from the Part and a minimum overall average of 55% for the Part.

5.1.2 In order to progress into Part B candidates must complete a four week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a partner or consortium company or other relevant organisation agreed by the Programme Director after Part A studies and before starting Part B.

5.1.3 In order to progress into Part C, candidates must complete a ten week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a partner or consortium company after Part B studies and before starting Part C.

5.1.4 For candidates who commenced study on the programme before September 2014 who fail to satisfy the progression requirements stated in paragraphs 5.1.1 – 5.1.4 above, the requirements are:

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in regulations XX but also:

i.  In order to proceed from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D, candidates must obtain at least 50% in modules with a minimum weight of 100 credits in each programme part and gain credit (40%) in all other modules.

ii. In order to progress into Part B candidates must complete a four week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a partner or consortium company or other relevant organisation agreed by the Programme Director after Part A studies and before starting Part B.

iii. In order to progress into Part C, candidates must complete a ten week (minimum) period of industrial experience with a partner or consortium company after Part B studies and before starting Part C.

iv. In order to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must obtain a mark of 50% in project Engineering Module MMD503 in Part D.

5.2 Criteria for Candidates who do not receive Permission to Progress or gain the Award of a Degree

Any candidate who fails to achieve the criteria for progression from Part A to Part B, Part B to Part C or Part C to Part D shall have the opportunity to repeat module assessments in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XX. 

A candidate who has failed to progress from Part A to Part B or Part B to Part C may elect to enter the BEng Honours Degree programme in Manufacturing Engineering, provided that the candidate has achieved the criteria for progression on the BEng programme at the appropriate point.

A candidate who does not secure sponsorship by a partner or consortium company before the commencement of Part C will also be allowed to transfer to Part C of an alternative degree programme in the School subject to the approval of the programme Director.

Bursary payments can only be received once for Part A and Part B of the degree programme.  If any part of the degree programme is undertaken for a second time, for whatever reason, a bursary payment will not be provided for that particular period.

Candidates who do not progress from Part B cannot take up the industrial placement period with the partner or consortium company. 

5.3 Re-assessments in the Special Assessment Period

Re-assessment requirements are in accordance with Regulation XX. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The overall average percentage marks for each part will be combined in the ratio (Part B 20: Part C 40: Part D 40) to determine the overall average percentage mark for the Programme (the Programme Mark).

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The overall aim of this programme is to develop students with core knowledge, skills and attributes able to work effectively and progress rapidly in manufacturing industries. This is undertaken through taught courses that cover the essential engineering and management disciplines supported by practical and transferable skills development.

Specific aims are:    

 •      To produce engineering graduates ready to play a substantial role in manufacturing companies through a combination of technical, commercial and social awareness.

•      To provide a foundation for graduates wishing to progress to professional engineering status.

•      To deliver core subjects in engineering science, mathematics, manufacturing processes and technologies that underpin a career in manufacturing engineering.

•      To provide a high quality educational experience for students in a programme of study which combines wide ranging aspects of manufacturing technologies, manufacturing management, design for manufacture and engineering design

•      To develop analytical and transferable skills that will enable graduates to solve problems individually and in teams, and gain employment in a wide variety of professions, and thereby make a valuable contribution to society and wealth creation.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review). 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review. 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014. 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems
• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline

 Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes
• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques
• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action
• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving engineering problems

 Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics
• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards
• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes
• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

•  Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct
•  Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes
•  Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives
•  Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate
•  Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues
•  Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

•  Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)
•  Knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products
•  Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills
•  Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources
•  Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues
•  Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
•  Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement
•  Ability to work with technical uncertainty
•  Understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

•  Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
•  Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
•  Plan and carry out a personal programme of work, adjusting where appropriate
•  Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1     Semester 1

                         (i)   COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

  4.1.2     Semester 2

                               COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules

4.2.1     Semester 1

                   COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2.2     Semester 2

                   COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

                        COMPULSORY MODULE

(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mechman/undergraduate/courses/industrialtrainingandexperience/.  Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)

 (In order to be considered for the award of DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement.  This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two.  At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

 4.4.1     Semester 1

                   (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight (40))

                        (ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

Optional subjects with a modular weight of 20 must be selected, with no more than ONE from group A, B and C.

Group A:

 Group B:

 Group C:  

4.4.2    Study Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C – Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution.  The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved in advance by the Programme Director.  The proposed programme of learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a modular weight of 10.

4.4.3     Semester 2

                    (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40))

                 (ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

Students MUST select TWO modules (modular weight 20) from Group A, B and C, with no more than ONE module (10 weight) from any one Group.

Group A:

Group B:

Group C:

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of the optional modules listed, subject to the prior approval of the Programme Director.  The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

5.2 Re-assessment

Re-assessment requirements are in accordance with Regulation XX. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and Part C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The overall average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine the degree classification.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This fully accredited degree programme delivers the technical and business skills that are required for a successful career as a professional mechanical engineer. The curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of industry; providing a strong academic foundation while inspiring students to be creative and communicate their ideas clearly by way of industrially based design projects. On completion of the programme, students will have acquired a broad base of engineering knowledge and experience.  They will be self-reliant and able to contribute productively in team situations. The programme provides the flexibility for students to choose a wide variety of career paths and specialisms in their final year.

Aims:

• To provide the necessary technical skills to understand mechanical systems and solve engineering problems

• To deliver a fundamental understanding of materials properties and manufacturing processes 

• To impart an appreciation of the essential practical and commercial constraints of professional engineering

• To foster creativity, develop design capability and teach the communication skills necessary to put ideas into practice

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review)

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008) 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems
• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline

 Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes
• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques
• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action
• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving engineering problems

 Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics
• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards
• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes
• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

• Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct
•  Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes
•  Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives
•  Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and the ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate
•  Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues
•  Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

• Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)
• Knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products
• Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills
• Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources
• Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues
• Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
• Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement
• Ability to work with technical uncertainty
• Understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
• Plan and carry out a personal programme of work, adjusting where appropriate
• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1  Semester 1

                       COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

  4.1.2  Semester 2

                       COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)                                  

Students will be allocated to either the (a) or (b) module stream at the start of the academic year and MUST remain on the same stream throughout.

4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules 

4.2.1 Semester 1

                        COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)         

4.2.2  Semester 2

                      COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

                        COMPULSORY MODULE      

 (In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mechman/undergraduate/courses/industrialtrainingandexperience/.  Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)

 (In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement.  This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two.  At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules                 

4.4.1 Semester 1

                           (i) COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 40)                          

                       (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

 TWO modules (weight 20) MUST be selected from either group A or group B, or (subject to timetabling restrictions) ONE module from either group A or group B and ONE module from group C.

 GROUP A:

GROUP B:

GROUP C:

4.4.2 Study Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C - Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution.  The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved in advance by the programme director.  The proposed programme of learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a semester modular weight of 10.       

4.4.3 Semester 2

                      (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)

                     (ii) OPTIONAL  MODULES (total modular weight of 30)

TWO or THREE modules (with a total modular weight of 30) MUST be selected from groups A, B and C with no more than ONE module being taken from each group.

GROUP A: ONE module MUST be selected from this group.

GROUP B: ONE module MUST be selected from this group.

GROUP C: ONE module MUST be selected from this group.

4.4.4 Mechanical Engineering B.Eng (Manufacturing Stream)

B.Eng Mechanical Engineering students may desire to follow a Manufacturing Engineering stream through Part C, after successful completion of their Part B studies.  Students who would like to be considered for this stream should contact their programme director to discuss this possibility.  Successful students would subsequently select modules from Part C of the Product Design Engineering Programme.

4.4.5 Substitute Modules

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed above, subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C and be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

5.2 Re-assessment

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who have the right of re-assessment in all parts. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and Part C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The average percentage marks for each part will be combined in the ratio Part B - 40 : Part C - 60 to determine the degree classification.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This degree provides a comprehensive programme of technical analysis, design, business and leadership skills that are required to become a chartered mechanical engineer. The curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of industry; providing a strong academic foundation while inspiring students to be creative and communicate their ideas clearly by way of industrially based design projects. Flexibility for students to choose a wide variety of career paths and specialisms is included in their final two years. On completion of the programme, students will have acquired a broad base of engineering knowledge and a deep understanding of their chosen specialist areas. They will be self-reliant and will be confident of their ability to lead engineering projects.

Aims:

• To provide the technical skills to understand mechanical systems and solve engineering problems

• To deliver a fundamental understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes 

• To provide a working knowledge of advanced analytical tools and measurement techniques

• To impart an appreciation of the essential practical and commercial aspects of engineering

• To develop design skills to evaluate ideas and the communication and leadership skills to put ideas into practice

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review) 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008) 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan 2014 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, and an understanding and know-how of the scientific principles of related disciplines, to enable appreciation of the scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies

• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems

• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively

• Awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations

• Understanding of concepts from a range of areas, including some outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively in engineering projects

 Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes

• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques

• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and implement appropriate action

• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems

• Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies

• Ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of unfamiliar problems

 Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics

• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards

• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal

• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes

• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations

• Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

• Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering, a knowledge of professional codes of conduct and how ethical dilemmas can arise

• Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes

• Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project and change management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, their limitations, and how they may be applied appropriately

• Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and the ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate

• Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues, and an awareness that these may differ internationally

• Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health and safety, environmental and commercial risk, risk assessment and risk management techniques and an ability to evaluate commercial risk

• Understanding of the key drivers for business success, including innovation, calculated commercial risks and customer satisfaction 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

• Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)

• Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products, with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components

• Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

• Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources

• Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues

• Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

• Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement

• Ability to work with technical uncertainty

• A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments

• Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints

•  Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader 

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval and the effective use of general IT facilities

• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD

• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis

• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1   Semester 1

                       COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.1.2  Semester 2

                      COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

Students will be allocated to either the (a) or (b) module stream at the start of the academic year and must remain on the same stream throughout.

4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules 

 4.2.1 Semester 1

                       COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

 4.2.2  Semester 2

                       COMPULSORY  MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

                        COMPULSORY MODULES

(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mechman/undergraduate/courses/industrialtrainingandexperience/.  Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)

 (In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement.  This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two.  At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules     

4.4.1 Semester 1 

                        (i) COMPULSORY MODULES: (total modular weight 40)                         

                           (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

GROUP A: TWO modules (weight 20) must be selected from either group A or group B, or alternatively ONE module from group A or group B and ONE module from group C.

GROUP B: 

GROUP C:

 4.4.2 Semester 2

                           (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)

(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)

Modules in group A and group B are paired with modules in Part D to add depth to the programme.  For example, Option 1(a) in Part C is paired with Option Part 2(a) in Part D.  Students MUST complete TWO of these specialist module pairs during Part C.

GROUP A: ONE module (weight 10) MUST be selected from this group.

GROUP B:  ONE module (weight 10) MUST be selected from this group.

GROUP C:  ONE module (weight 10) MUST be selected from this group.

4.4.3 Mechanical Engineering M.Eng (Manufacturing Stream)

M.Eng Mechanical Engineering students may desire to follow a Manufacturing Engineering stream through Part C and Part D after successful completion of their Part B studies.  Students who would like to be considered for this stream should contact their programme director to discuss this possibility.  Successful students would subsequently select modules from Part C of the Product Design Engineering Programme. After successful completion of their Part C studies they will select modules from Part D of this stream.

4.5 Part D - Degree Modules

4.5.1 Semester 1 

                        (i) COMPULSORY MODULES: (total modular weight 20)

                        (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES

GROUP A: Students must take one module (weight 10) from this group.

GROUP B:  (DEPTH OPTIONS) TWO modules (modular weight 20) MUST be selected from this group.  All modules in this group have pre-requisite modules in Part C.

GROUP C: ONE module (modular weight 10) MUST be selected from this group.

4.5.2  Semester 2

                              (i) COMPULSORY MODULES: (total modular weight 20)

Students who elect to study Advanced Engineering Research in semester 1 must study the second 10 weight of the module during semester 2. 

                                 (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES

A total modular weight of 40 credits MUST be selected from groups A, B, C, D and E.  Not more than ONE module may be taken from each group.  Note that students who elected to study MMD552 in semester 1 may only select 30 credits from groups A, B, C, D and E.

GROUP A: 

GROUP B:

GROUP C:

 GROUP D:

GROUP E:

Students may not register for modules already studied in Part C. 

4.5.3 Mechanical Engineering M.Eng (Manufacturing Stream)

M.Eng Mechanical Engineering students who opted to follow the Manufacturing Stream in Part C, will select modules from Part D of the Product Design Engineering Programme.

4.5.4 Substitute Modules

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute other degree level modules to a maximum modular credit of 20 from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed in group A, B or C, subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

4.6  Availability of optional Language Modules in parts C and D 

Language modules are graded 1-8.  Levels 1 and 2 are only available in part C and are appropriate for those students who have not studied the language to GCSE level. Level 3 is appropriate for those students who have obtained a minimum of grade C at GCSE or who have gained appropriate credit at level 2. Level 5 requires a minimum of Grade D at GCE ‘A’ level or credit at level 4. Levels 7 and 8 are available to students who have completed level 6.  Students electing to study a language in part C will, unless the programme director grants exception, take TWO sequential modules in semesters 1 and 2. 

 4.6.1 Semester 1

4.6.1 Semester 2

 4.7  Studies Overseas

Students may choose to study Semester 1 (only) during their Part D, at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution.  The mix of subjects of the learning programme must first be approved by the programme director for their course.  An acceptable learning programme should, where possible, include a group project and studies at an advanced/masters level with modular weight not less than 20 credits. 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award 

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

5.1.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, from Part C to Part D candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also obtain at least 120 credits from the Part and a minimum overall average of 55% for the Part.

5.1.2 For candidates who commenced study on the programme before September 2014 who fail to satisfy the progression requirements stated in paragraphs 5.1.1 above, the requirements are:

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in regulations XX but also:

i.    In order to proceed from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C and from Part C to Part D, candidates must obtain at least 50% in modules with a minimum weight of 100 credits in each programme part and gain credit (40%) in all other modules.

ii.   In order to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must obtain a mark of 50% in project Engineering Module MMD503 in Part D.

5.2 Criteria for candidates who do not receive permission to Progress or gain the award of a Degree.

Any candidate who fails to achieve the criteria for progression from Part A to Part B, Part B to Part C and from Part C to Part D shall have the opportunity to repeat Module Assessments in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XX.  Alternatively, the candidate may elect to enter the B.Eng degree programme in Mechanical Engineering, before commencing Part C, provided that the candidate has satisfied the criteria for progression for that programme at the appropriate point.

In exceptional circumstances, any candidate who, having successfully completed Part C, is unable to commence or complete Part D or fails to achieve the criteria necessary for the award of the degree of M.Eng may, at the discretion of the Programme Board, be awarded the degree of B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering with a classification corresponding to the candidate’s achievements in the Part B and Part C assessments and determined on the basis of the weightings given for the B.Eng programme. 

5.3 Re-assessment

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who have the right of re-assessment in all parts.  Where a candidate has achieved 60 credits or fewer in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the special assessment period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level modules assessments in Parts B,C and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks will be combined in the ratio Part B - 20, Part C - 40, Part D – 40 to determine the overall average percentage mark for the programme (the programme mark).

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This programme seeks to provide a fully accredited engineering degree course that bridges the disciplines of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and product design.

The design content is interdisciplinary and applicable to products, processes and systems. It aims to support the acquisition of design engineering skills and provide an integrating theme to develop goal-directed thinking and problem-solving strategies applicable to a wide range of problems.

•    To deliver systematic knowledge and understanding of key aspects of engineering science, manufacturing engineering, innovation and appropriate management techniques.

•    To provide opportunities for students to develop appropriate design and project engineering skills.

•    To develop the ability to solve engineering problems, some complex, using contemporary ideas and techniques.

•    To enable students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.

•    To gain knowledge of human and project management theory.

•    To provide insight into engineering practice and commercial aspects of engineering.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review). 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review. 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014. 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies

• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems

• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline

Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes

• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques

• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action

• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving engineering problems

Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics

• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards

• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal

• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes

• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

•  Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct

•  Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes

•  Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives

•  Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate

•  Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues

•  Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

•  Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)

•  Knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products

•  Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

•  Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources

•  Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues

•  Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

•  Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement

•  Ability to work with technical uncertainty

•  Understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities

•  Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD

•  Plan and carry out a personal programme of work, adjusting where appropriate

•  Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader 

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A - Introductory Modules 

4.1.1     Semester 1

                      (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.1.2     Semester 2 

                      COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.2.1    Semester 1 

                      (i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2.2     Semester 2 

                     (i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

                      COMPULSORY MODULE

(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mechman/undergraduate/courses/industrialtrainingandexperience/.  Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)

 (In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement.  This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two.  At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

4.4.1    Semester 1 

                      (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)

                         (ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

Students MUST select no more than 10 credits from group A, B and C.

Group A

Group B

Group C

2.4.2    Study Overseas 

Students may choose to study Part C – Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution.  The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved in advance by the Programme Director.  The proposed programme of learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a modular weight of 10.

 2.4.3    Semester 2

1. COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)

                         (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)

Students choose optional subjects with a modular weight of 10 from Group A and 10 from Group B.

Group A

 Group B

Group C

In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue, for one of those listed, subject to the prior approval of the Programme Director.  The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

5.2 Re-assessment

Re-assessment requirements are in accordance with Regulation XX.  Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the special assessment period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Part B and Part C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The overall average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine the degree classification.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This programme seeks to provide a fully accredited engineering degree course that bridges the disciplines of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and product design.

The design content is interdisciplinary and applicable to products, processes and systems. It aims to support the acquisition of specialist and creative design engineering skills and provide an integrating theme to develop goal-directed thinking and problem-solving strategies applicable to a wide range of problems, as well as management, business and interpersonal skills appropriate for future leaders of industry.

• To deliver in-depth knowledge and understanding of key aspects of engineering science, manufacturing engineering, innovation and appropriate management techniques.
• To provide opportunities for students to develop appropriate design and project engineering skills, including dealing with open-ended problems and elements of uncertainty and risk.
• To develop the ability to solve a broad range of engineering problems, some complex and novel, using contemporary ideas and techniques.
• To enable students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
• To put human and project management theory into practice through team-working and opportunities for leadership experience.
• To provide insight into engineering practice and commercial aspects of engineering and design.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Loughborough University Periodic Programme Review (Quadrennial Review). 

• Loughborough University Annual Programme Review. 

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) and ‘Framework of Higher Education Qualifications’, (Aug.2008). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd Edition, May 2014. 

• Programme Accreditation Reports (Quinquennial) by professional institutions.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

In line with the QAA ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering (2015)’  the programme learning outcomes listed here are sourced from the Engineering Councils publication ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ 3^rd Edition, 2014.

Science and Mathematics (SM)

Engineering is underpinned by science and mathematics, and other associated disciplines, as defined by the relevant professional engineering institution(s). Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, and an understanding and know-how of the scientific principles of related disciplines, to enable appreciation of the scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies

• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems

• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively

• Awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations

• Understanding of concepts from a range of areas, including some outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively in engineering projects

 Engineering Analysis (EA)

Engineering analysis involves the application of engineering concepts and tools to the solutions of engineering problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have:

• Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes

• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques

• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and implement appropriate action

• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems

• Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies

• Ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of unfamiliar problems

 Design (D)

Design at this level is the creation and development of an economically viable product, process or system to meet a defined need. It involves significant technical and intellectual challenges and can be used to integrate all engineering understanding, knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems. Upon successful completion graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics

• Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards

• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation,    maintenance and disposal

• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes

• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations

• Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs

Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context (EL)

Engineering activity can have impacts on the environment, on commerce, on society and on individuals. Upon successful completion graduates will have the skills to manage their activities and be aware of the various legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate, including:

• Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering, a knowledge of professional codes of conduct and how ethical dilemmas can arise

• Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes

• Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project and change management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, their limitations, and how they may be applied appropriately

• Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate

• Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues, and an awareness that these may differ internationally

• Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health and safety, environmental and commercial risk, risk assessment and risk management techniques and an ability to evaluate commercial risk

• Understanding of the key drivers for business success, including innovation, calculated commercial risks and customer satisfaction

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

Refer to Section 3. above

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

This is the practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience, and use of other relevant knowledge and skills. This can include:

• Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc)

• Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products, with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components

• Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills

• Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources

• Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues

• Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

• Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement

• Ability to work with technical uncertainty

• A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments

• Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints

• Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

c. Key transferable skills:

Upon successful completion graduates will have developed transferable skills, additional to those set out in the other outcomes, that will be of value in a wide range of situations, including the ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval and the effective use of general IT facilities

• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD

• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis

• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A - Introductory Modules 

4.1.1     Semester 1

                      (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.1.2     Semester 2 

                      COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.2.1    Semester 1 

                      (i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.2.2     Semester 2 

                     (i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

                      COMPULSORY MODULE