Programme Specifications

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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• Codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues applicable to a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Management techniques to organise manufacturing engineering activities and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• The importance of sustainable development, legal, ethical and intellectual property issues within the modern industrial world;
• The characteristics of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and technologies.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify a manufacturing related problem, evaluate its requirements and generate innovative solutions that consider a range of constraints including production capabilities, sustainability and economics;
• Apply appropriate methods (including analytical and computational methods) to model and assess such solutions;
• Apply mathematical and scientific methods to the analysis of manufacturing related problems making appropriate allowance for uncertainty in the available data;
• Appreciate the role and constraints of engineers in other disciplines.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use appropriate computer software and computational techniques;
• Use appropriate laboratory and mechanical workshop equipment competently and safely;
• Research information relating to manufacturing technologies and their management;
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports and give technical presentations;
• Demonstrate organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• Gather and collate key technical information from a range of sources;
• Communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Operate and apply a range of computer based information systems;
• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis and learn independently;
• Work in a team and understand the different roles;
• Structure, plan and manage individual and group projects and activities.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 20 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups A, B or C with no more than ONE module from each group.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups D, E or F with no more than ONE module from each group.

 All module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  Studies Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C - Semester One 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 credits.

5. 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.

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

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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• Codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues applicable to a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Management techniques to organise manufacturing engineering activities and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• The importance of sustainable development, legal, ethical and intellectual property issues within the modern industrial world;
• The characteristics of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and technologies.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify a manufacturing related problem, evaluate its requirements and generate innovative solutions that consider a range of constraints including production capabilities, sustainability and economics;
• Apply appropriate methods (including analytical and computational methods) to model and assess such solutions;
• Apply mathematical and scientific methods to the analysis of manufacturing related problems making appropriate allowance for uncertainty in the available data;
• Appreciate the role and constraints of engineers in other disciplines.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use appropriate computer software and computational techniques;
• Use appropriate laboratory and mechanical workshop equipment competently and safely;
• Research information relating to manufacturing technologies and their management;
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports and give technical presentations;
• Demonstrate organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• Gather and collate key technical information from a range of sources;
• Communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Operate and apply a range of computer based information systems;
• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis and learn independently;
• Work in a team and understand the different roles;
• Structure, plan and manage individual and group projects and activities.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 20 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups A, B or C with no more than ONE module from each group.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups D, E or F with no more than ONE module from each group.

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  Studies Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C - Semester One 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 credits.

5. 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.

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

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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• Codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues applicable to a career in manufacturing engineering;
• Management techniques to organise manufacturing engineering activities and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• The importance of sustainable development, legal, ethical and intellectual property issues within the modern industrial world;
• The characteristics of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and technologies.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify a manufacturing related problem, evaluate its requirements and generate innovative solutions that consider a range of constraints including production capabilities, sustainability and economics;
• Apply appropriate methods (including analytical and computational methods) to model and assess such solutions;
• Apply mathematical and scientific methods to the analysis of manufacturing related problems making appropriate allowance for uncertainty in the available data;
• Appreciate the role and constraints of engineers in other disciplines.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use appropriate computer software and computational techniques;
• Use appropriate laboratory and mechanical workshop equipment competently and safely;
• Research information relating to manufacturing technologies and their management;
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports and give technical presentations;
• Demonstrate organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• Gather and collate key technical information from a range of sources;
• Communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Operate and apply a range of computer based information systems;
• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis and learn independently;
• Work in a team and understand the different roles;
• Structure, plan and manage individual and group projects and activities.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

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.  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.  Students should note that consideration of these awards is only on successful completion of their degree programme.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 20 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups A, B or C with no more than ONE module from each group.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups D, E or F with no more than ONE module from each group.

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  Studies Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C - Semester One 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 credits.

5. 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.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to product design and manufacturing engineering;
• engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• the design process and design methodologies;
• codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues as applicable to a career in product design engineering;
• management techniques and business practices and of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and of environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world;
• the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• define a design engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of engineering design problems;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design to product design and development;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, environment and safety as applied to design and manufacture;
• show initiative, innovation and intellect in problem solving.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate product design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer visualisations and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings, computer visualisations and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
• demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing technology in relation to design and production;
• demonstrate basic organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
• apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• design and implement basic computer-based information systems;
• work independently;
• work in a team;
• organise and manage time and resources effectively.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 10 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5    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.

5. 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.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to product design and manufacturing engineering;
• engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• the design process and design methodologies;
• codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues as applicable to a career in product design engineering;
• management techniques and business practices and of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and of environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world;
• the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• define a design engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of engineering design problems;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design to product design and development;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, environment and safety as applied to design and manufacture;
• show initiative, innovation and intellect in problem solving.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate product design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer visualisations and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings, computer visualisations and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
• demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing technology in relation to design and production;
• demonstrate basic organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
• apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• design and implement basic computer-based information systems;
• work independently;
• work in a team;
• organise and manage time and resources effectively.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 10 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5    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.

5. 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.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to product design and manufacturing engineering;
• engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• the design process and design methodologies;
• codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues as applicable to a career in product design engineering;
• management techniques and business practices and of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and of environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world;
• the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• define a design engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of engineering design problems;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design to product design and development;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, environment and safety as applied to design and manufacture;
• show initiative, innovation and intellect in problem solving.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate product design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer visualisations and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings, computer visualisations and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
• demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing technology in relation to design and production;
• demonstrate basic organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
• apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• design and implement basic computer-based information systems;
• work independently;
• work in a team;
• organise and manage time and resources effectively.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

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.  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.  Students should note that consideration of these awards is only on successful completion of their degree programme.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 10 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5    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.

5. 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.

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 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 prepare highly skilled graduates to pursue careers in Mechanical Engineering across a range of industries and activities including design, development, and analysis of complex systems;
• To provide a high quality learning experience across a complete range of core subjects in order to give students the necessary technical skills to understand mechanical systems and solve engineering problems;
• To promote high quality engineering practice by applying appropriate knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the analysis, diagnosis and solution of industry-related problems;
• To develop engineers capable of designing systems and managing the development process in order to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of customers;
• To impart an appreciation of the essential practical and commercial, ethical, business, sustainability and legal constraints of professional engineering;
• To support personal and professional development and 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015) 
• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3rd Edition, Jan.2014 
• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3rd Edition, May 2014 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning scientific mathematical and engineering principles associated  with mechanical engineering;
• The characteristics of engineering material, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;
• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• Relevant codes of Practice and regulatory framework and operational practices for sale, operation of engineering processes;
• Recognise the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers;
• Principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;
• Management techniques and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of the engineering business;

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use the principles of engineering science in developing solutions to practical mechanical engineering problems;
• Create new engineering components and processes through the synthesis of ideas from a range of sources using appropriate design principles, techniques and codes of practice;
• Integrate, evaluate and make use of information from a wide variety of sources including other engineering disciplines;
• Investigate and define engineering problems within the framework of economic, social, ethical and environmental issues and show the ability to assess risk;
• Evaluate and respond to customer needs, including fitness for purpose and cost.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply computer-based and mathematical methods to the modelling and analysis of engineering systems, components and products;
• Define and solve practical engineering problems;
• Use laboratory and basic workshop equipment in an appropriate and safe manner;
• Demonstrate the ability to manage the design process;
• Prepare mechanical engineering drawings, computer graphics and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
• Apply relevant codes of practice and industry standards;
• Demonstrate the ability to work with technical uncertainty;
• Demonstrate basic organisational and project management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
• Search and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;
• Select and analyse appropriate engineering techniques and tools;
• Communicate effectively by means of technical reports, papers, graphical aids, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Design and implement basic computer based information systems;
• Develop work plans, take responsibility for its execution, organise and manage time and resources effectively;
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 30 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Group A or Group B (both from the same group), OR ONE module from Group A or B and ONE module from Group C.

TWO or THREE modules (total 30 credits) must be selected from Group D, E or F.  No more than ONE module must be selected from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  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. 

5. 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.

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 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 prepare highly skilled graduates to pursue careers in Mechanical Engineering across a range of industries and activities including design, development, and analysis of complex systems;

• To provide a high quality learning experience across a complete range of core subjects in order to give students the necessary technical skills to understand mechanical systems and solve engineering problems;

• To promote high quality engineering practice by applying appropriate knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the analysis, diagnosis and solution of industry-related problems;

• To develop engineers capable of designing systems and managing the development process in order to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of customers;

• To impart an appreciation of the essential practical and commercial, ethical, business, sustainability and legal constraints of professional engineering;

• To support personal and professional development and 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 
• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3rd Edition, Jan.2014 
• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3rd Edition, May 2014 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning scientific mathematical and engineering principles associated  with mechanical engineering;
• The characteristics of engineering material, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;
• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• Relevant codes of Practice and regulatory framework and operational practices for sale, operation of engineering processes;
• Recognise the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers;
• Principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;
• Management techniques and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of the engineering business.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use the principles of engineering science in developing solutions to practical mechanical engineering problems;
• Create new engineering components and processes through the synthesis of ideas from a range of sources using appropriate design principles, techniques and codes of practice;
• Integrate, evaluate and make use of information from a wide variety of sources including other engineering disciplines;
• Investigate and define engineering problems within the framework of economic, social, ethical and environmental issues and show the ability to assess risk;
• Evaluate and respond to customer needs, including fitness for purpose and cost.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply computer-based and mathematical methods to the modelling and analysis of engineering systems, components and products;
• Define and solve practical engineering problems;
• Use laboratory and basic workshop equipment in an appropriate and safe manner;
• Demonstrate the ability to manage the design process;
• Prepare mechanical engineering drawings, computer graphics and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
• Apply relevant codes of practice and industry standards;
• Demonstrate the ability to work with technical uncertainty;
• Demonstrate basic organisational and project management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
• Search and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;
• Select and analyse appropriate engineering techniques and tools;
• Communicate effectively by means of technical reports, papers, graphical aids, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Design and implement basic computer based information systems;
• Develop work plans, take responsibility for its execution, organise and manage time and resources effectively;
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 30 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Group A or Group B (both from the same group), OR ONE module from Group A or B and ONE module from Group C.

TWO or THREE modules (total 30 credits) must be selected from Group D, E or F.  No more than ONE module must be selected from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  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. 

5. 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.

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 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 prepare highly skilled graduates to pursue careers in Mechanical Engineering across a range of industries and activities including design, development, and analysis of complex systems;

• To provide a high quality learning experience across a complete range of core subjects in order to give students the necessary technical skills to understand mechanical systems and solve engineering problems;

• To promote high quality engineering practice by applying appropriate knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the analysis, diagnosis and solution of industry-related problems;

• To develop engineers capable of designing systems and managing the development process in order to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of customers;

• To impart an appreciation of the essential practical and commercial, ethical, business, sustainability and legal constraints of professional engineering;

• To support personal and professional development and 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The underpinning scientific mathematical and engineering principles associated  with mechanical engineering;

• The characteristics of engineering material, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;

• Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;

• Relevant codes of Practice and regulatory framework and operational practices for sale, operation of engineering processes;

• Recognise the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers;

• Principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;

• Management techniques and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of the engineering business;

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use the principles of engineering science in developing solutions to practical mechanical engineering problems;

• Create new engineering components and processes through the synthesis of ideas from a range of sources using appropriate design principles, techniques and codes of practice;

• Integrate, evaluate and make use of information from a wide variety of sources including other engineering disciplines;

• Investigate and define engineering problems within the framework of economic, social, ethical and environmental issues and show the ability to assess risk;

• Evaluate and respond to customer needs, including fitness for purpose and cost.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply computer-based and mathematical methods to the modelling and analysis of engineering systems, components and products;

• Define and solve practical engineering problems;

• Use laboratory and basic workshop equipment in an appropriate and safe manner;

• Demonstrate the ability to manage the design process;

• Prepare mechanical engineering drawings, computer graphics and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;

• Apply relevant codes of practice and industry standards;

• Demonstrate the ability to work with technical uncertainty;

• Demonstrate basic organisational and project management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy;

• Search and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;

• Select and analyse appropriate engineering techniques and tools;

• Communicate effectively by means of technical reports, papers, graphical aids, interpersonal and presentation skills;

• Design and implement basic computer based information systems;

• Develop work plans, take responsibility for its execution, organise and manage time and resources effectively;

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

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

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.  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.  Students should note that consideration of these awards is only on successful completion of their degree programme.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules  

Students MUST choose 20 credits of options (O) in Semester One and 30 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Group A or Group B (both from the same group), OR ONE module from Group A or B and ONE module from Group C.

TWO or THREE modules (total 30 credits) must be selected from Group D, E or F.  No more than ONE module must be selected from each group. 

 All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

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.

4.5  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.  

5. 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.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the engineering principles and their application to the analysis of key engineering processes;
• the application of quantitative, analytical, modelling and computational methods in order to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components and to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate actions;
• the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and the application of quantitative techniques where appropriate;
• working with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design;
• the evaluation of business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics;
• the engineering and business problems, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues, intellectual property; codes of practice and standards;
• the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes;
• the management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, including the planning and managing the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes;
• awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contract, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues;
• the risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and risk assessment and risk management techniques.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• appreciate the broad range of influences and activities within the engineering processes and explain their significance;
• evaluate technical and commercial risk and make decision based on available information;
• address human factors considerations in engineering processes and design;
• analyse engineering problems to assist in the management of engineering processes;
• identify solutions to engineering problems from a sustainable/environmental standpoint;
• contribute to the innovation development of a new product and its introduction to the market.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• use the design and manufacturing processes to plan and manage engineering  projects;
• plan and implement re-organisation of a company for increased effectiveness;
• make effective use of graphical and modelling techniques for design development and communication;
• adopt strategies for non-quantifiable engineering issues;
• select suitable computer based techniques for engineering management problems;
• generate new ideas and develop and evaluate a range of solutions;
• knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products;
• 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;
• understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• plan and monitor multi-disciplinary projects;
• appreciate the central role of management within engineering;
• communicate effectively and make presentations of a technical/business nature to achieve maximum impact;
• identify methods to assist in innovation, team-working and engineering communication;
• demonstrate competence in using computer based engineering techniques;
• adopt systematic approach to integrating design requirements, materials and structures;
• use time and resources effectively;
• exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A – Introductory Modules

4.2  Part B - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules 

Students MUST choose ONE optional module (10 credits).

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

 4.5    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. 

5. 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.

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes;
• ability to apply quantitative, analytical, modelling and computational methods in order to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components and to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate actions;
• requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate;
• ability to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design;
• ability to evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics;
• engineering and business problems, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues, intellectual property; codes of practice and standards;
• commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes;
• management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, including the planning and managing the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes;
• relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contract, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues;
• risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and risk assessment and risk management techniques.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• understand the broad range of influences and activities within the engineering processes and explain their significance;
• evaluate technical and commercial risk and make decision based on available information;
• address human factors considerations in engineering processes and design;
• analyse engineering problems to assist in the management of engineering processes;
• identify solutions to engineering problems from a sustainable/environmental standpoint;
• contribute to the innovation development of a new product and its introduction to the market.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• use the design and manufacturing processes to plan and manage engineering  projects;
• plan and implement re-organisation of a company for increased effectiveness;
• make effective use of graphical and modelling techniques for design development and communication;
• adopt strategies for non-quantifiable engineering issues;
• select suitable computer based techniques for engineering management problems;
• generate new ideas and develop and evaluate a range of solutions;
• knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products;
• 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;
• understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• plan and monitor multi-disciplinary projects;
• appreciate the central role of management within engineering;
• communicate effectively and make presentations of a technical/business nature to achieve maximum impact;
• identify methods to assist in innovation, team-working and engineering communication;
• demonstrate competence in using computer based engineering techniques;
• adopt systematic approach to integrating design requirements, materials and structures;
• use time and resources effectively;
• exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A – Introductory Modules

4.2  Part B - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules 

Students MUST choose ONE optional module (10 credits).

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

 4.5    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. 

5. 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.

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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 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:

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes;
• ability to apply quantitative, analytical, modelling and computational methods in order to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components and to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate actions;
• requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate;
• ability to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on the design;
• ability to evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics;
• engineering and business problems, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues, intellectual property; codes of practice and standards;
• commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes;
• management techniques, including project management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, including the planning and managing the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes;
• relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contract, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues;
• risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and risk assessment and risk management techniques.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• appreciate the broad range of influences and activities within the engineering processes and explain their significance;
• evaluate technical and commercial risk and make decision based on available information;
• address human factors considerations in engineering processes and design;
• analyse engineering problems to assist in the management of engineering processes;
• identify solutions to engineering problems from a sustainable/environmental standpoint;
• contribute to the innovation development of a new product and its introduction to the market.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• use the design and manufacturing processes to plan and manage engineering  projects;
• plan and implement re-organisation of a company for increased effectiveness;
• make effective use of graphical and modelling techniques for design development and communication;
• adopt strategies for non-quantifiable engineering issues;
• select suitable computer based techniques for engineering management problems;
• generate new ideas and develop and evaluate a range of solutions;
• knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products;
• 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;
• understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• plan and monitor multi-disciplinary projects;
• appreciate the central role of management within engineering;
• communicate effectively and make presentations of a technical/business nature to achieve maximum impact;
• identify methods to assist in innovation, team-working and engineering communication;
• demonstrate competence in using computer based engineering techniques;
• adopt systematic approach to integrating design requirements, materials and structures;
• use time and resources effectively;
• exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

4. Programme structure

4.1  Part A – Introductory Modules

4.2  Part B - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

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.  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.  Students should note that consideration of these awards is only on successful completion of their degree programme.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules 

Students MUST choose ONE optional module (10 credits).

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

 4.5    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. 

5. 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.

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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

Sports Technology programme aims to:

• Develop graduates with a detailed knowledge and understanding of sport-related product design, manufacture and test, human performance and business studies.
• Develop graduates with the ability to conduct research and design in sports technology and solve associated problems using both established and contemporary ideas and techniques.
• Produce graduates with the analytical and transferable skills that will enable employment in a wide variety of professions and to make a valuable contribution to society.
• Support graduates to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
• Provide graduates with an appreciation of the essential practical, commercial and broader societal aspects of engineering.

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

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to the design of sports / engineering equipment;
• the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;
• the role of instrumentation and measurement techniques within equipment evaluation and experimental protocol design;
• principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;
• ergonomic and aesthetic considerations and how they impact on sports design;
• the variability in human performance capability and methods of evaluation including fitness and training principles relating to sport and exercise;
• principles governing the mechanics and biomechanics of sports movements;
• the role of information technology in providing support of product design and manufacturing;
• management techniques and business practices and the commercial and economic context of a sports / engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• identify and define a design or sports engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, and engineering design;
• utilise the principles of engineering science in the development of solutions to problems;
• apply appropriate methods to model such solutions;
• apply biomechanics to the analysis of movement in sport;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, aesthetics, environment and safety;
• select and apply appropriate IT tools to product design and manufacture problems;
• evaluate commercial risk and market trends within the sports sector
• apply general marketing principles to the sports sector.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer graphics and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings and technical reports;
• test design concepts via practical investigation;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• use measurement and test equipment to complete experimental laboratory work and collect mechanical and biomechanical data;
• use a variety of observation and test methods to appraise human function and movement
• present technical and business information in a variety of ways;
• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• generate and manipulate data;
• apply creative, structured and evidence-based approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• organise and manage time and resources to meet deadlines;
• work effectively both in a team and independently;
• demonstrate organisational and management skills.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 20 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One, with no more than 10 credits from each group.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

5. 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. 

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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 Sports Technology programme aims to:

• Develop graduates with a detailed knowledge and understanding of sport-related product design, manufacture and test, human performance and business studies.
• Develop graduates with the ability to conduct research and design in sports technology and solve associated problems using both established and contemporary ideas and techniques.
• Produce graduates with the analytical and transferable skills that will enable employment in a wide variety of professions and to make a valuable contribution to society.
• Support graduates to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
• Provide graduates with an appreciation of the essential practical, commercial and broader societal aspects of engineering.

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

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to the design of sports / engineering equipment;
• characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;
• the role of instrumentation and measurement techniques within equipment evaluation and experimental protocol design;
• principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;
• ergonomic and aesthetic considerations and how they impact on sports design;
• the variability in human performance capability and methods of evaluation including fitness and training principles relating to sport and exercise;
• principles governing the mechanics and biomechanics of sports movements;
• the role of information technology in providing support of product design and manufacturing;
• management techniques and business practices and the commercial and economic context of a sports / engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• identify and define a design or sports engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, and engineering design;
• utilise the principles of engineering science in the development of solutions to problems;
• apply appropriate methods to model such solutions;
• apply biomechanics to the analysis of movement in sport;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, aesthetics, environment and safety;
• select and apply appropriate IT tools to product design and manufacture problems;
• evaluate commercial risk and market trends within the sports sector
• apply general marketing principles to the sports sector.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer graphics and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings and technical reports;
• test design concepts via practical investigation;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• use measurement and test equipment to complete experimental laboratory work and collect mechanical and biomechanical data;
• use a variety of observation and test methods to appraise human function and movement
• present technical and business information in a variety of ways;
• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• generate and manipulate data;
• apply creative, structured and evidence-based approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• organise and manage time and resources to meet deadlines;
• work effectively both in a team and independently;
• demonstrate organisational and management skills.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 20 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One, with no more than 10 credits from each group.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

5. 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. 

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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 Sports Technology programme aims to:

• Develop graduates with a detailed knowledge and understanding of sport-related product design, manufacture and test, human performance and business studies.
• Develop graduates with the ability to conduct research and design in sports technology and solve associated problems using both established and contemporary ideas and techniques.
• Produce graduates with the analytical and transferable skills that will enable employment in a wide variety of professions and to make a valuable contribution to society.
• Support graduates to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
• Provide graduates with an appreciation of the essential practical, commercial and broader societal aspects of engineering.

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

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• 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. 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to the design of sports / engineering equipment;
•  the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices;
• the role of instrumentation and measurement techniques within equipment evaluation and experimental protocol design;
• principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design;
• ergonomic and aesthetic considerations and how they impact on sports design;
• the variability in human performance capability and methods of evaluation including fitness and training principles relating to sport and exercise;
• principles governing the mechanics and biomechanics of sports movements;
• the role of information technology in providing support of product design and manufacturing;
• management techniques and business practices and the commercial and economic context of a sports / engineering business;
• intellectual property issues and environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• identify and define a design or sports engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
• analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, and engineering design;
• utilise the principles of engineering science in the development of solutions to problems;
• apply appropriate methods to model such solutions;
• apply biomechanics to the analysis of movement in sport;
• demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, aesthetics, environment and safety;
• select and apply appropriate IT tools to product design and manufacture problems;
• evaluate commercial risk and market trends within the sports sector
• apply general marketing principles to the sports sector.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
• communicate design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer graphics and conventional sketching;
• prepare engineering drawings and technical reports;
• test design concepts via practical investigation;
• use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
• use measurement and test equipment to complete experimental laboratory work and collect mechanical and biomechanical data;
• use a variety of observation and test methods to appraise human function and movement
• present technical and business information in a variety of ways;
• manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:

• generate and manipulate data;
• apply creative, structured and evidence-based approaches to problem solving;
• communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• organise and manage time and resources to meet deadlines;
• work effectively both in a team and independently;
• demonstrate organisational and management skills.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2    Part B - Degree Modules 

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year 

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.  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.  Students should note that consideration of these awards is only on successful completion of their degree programme.

4.4    Part C - Degree Modules

Students MUST choose 20 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One, with no more than 10 credits from each group.

Students MUST choose 30 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group. 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

5. 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. 

Students may choose to receive the award of BSc or BEng.

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 BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering aims to: 

• Develop highly skilled graduates to pursue careers across the complete spectrum of activities which involve the application of Electronic and Electrical Engineering;
• Provide a high-quality learning experience across a complete range of core subjects in order to give students the skills to investigate electronic and electrical engineering problems;
• Develop engineers capable of designing systems and managing the development process in order to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of customers;
• Produce engineers knowledgeable of engineering management and business practices and of relevant ethical, business, sustainability and legal constraints;
• Promote high-quality engineering practice by applying appropriate knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the analysis, diagnosis and solution of industry-related problems;
• Support personal and professional development including problem solving, leadership and team work, both oral and written presentation skills.

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

• UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2013.
• UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2014.
• Guidance Note on Academic Accreditation: Engineering Council UK, July 2014.
• The UK Quality Code for Higher Education: The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012.
• Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering: The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, November 2010.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific, mathematical and engineering principles appropriate to electronic and electrical engineering;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general engineering principles;
• Understand the commercial, economic and sustainable aspects in the application of engineering processes;
• Demonstrate awareness of the relevant codes of practice and regulatory frameworks and the operational practices for safe operation of engineering processes;
• Show knowledge of the management and business practices appropriate to engineering industries;
• Recognise the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Apply engineering principles to the analysis of electronic and electrical engineering problems;
• Apply mathematical and computer-based methods for modelling and analysing a range of practical and hypothetical engineering processes, components and products;
• Investigate and define engineering problems within the framework of economic, social, ethical and environmental issues;
• Evaluate and respond to customer needs, including fitness for purpose and cost;
• Follow essential design principles appropriate to relevant components, equipment and associated software.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Apply design, modelling, simulation and analytical methods and tools appropriate to electronic and electrical engineering;
• Define and solve practical engineering problems;
• Demonstrate an ability to manage the design process;
• Use conventional laboratory equipment and relevant test and measurement equipment in an appropriate and safe manner;
• Apply relevant codes of practice and industry standards;
• Demonstrate awareness of contractual issues and intellectual property rights;
• Work with technical uncertainty;
• Adopt a suitable systems engineering approach to the solution of electronic and electrical engineering problems;
• Use appropriate management tools for project work.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Search and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;
• Select and analyse appropriate evidence and data to solve problems;
• Apply skills in problem solving, communication, team working and in the use of general software tools;
• Develop a personal work plan and take responsibility for its execution, both  independently and as a member of a team;
• Produce appropriate technical reports, papers, diagrams and drawings;
• Plan self-learning as the foundation for lifelong learning.

4. Programme structure

These Programme Specifications apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2018-­19 session and should not be construed as being relevant to any other session.  These Programme Specifications may be subject to change from time to time. Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for the programme. 

In the following tables, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module. 

Modules which are indicated as being taught in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 have elements of assessment in each semester however examinations for these modules normally occur during the Semester 2 examination period. Modules indicated as being taught in a single semester are assessed entirely within that semester. 

4.1 Part A 

4.2 Part B 

4.3 Part C 

Candidates must choose two options ‘o’ from each semester 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.4 Part I 

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

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

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

A candidate's final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments at Parts B and 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 final Programme Mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering aims to:

• provide a programme of study producing graduates that are attractive to the electronic and electrical engineering industry;
• ensure a high quality educational experience in which knowledge and skills are developed, to an appropriate level, as preparation for a career in that industry;
• provide a broad, well-balanced degree programme in which analytical skills are developed over the full range of core subject areas. Equipping graduates from the programme for employment across all fields appropriate to electronic and electrical engineering;
• support students ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to solve engineering problems;
• develop analytical and transferable skills to enable students to gain employment in a wide variety of professions, thus helping graduates of the programme to make a valuable contribution to society;
• maintain an up-to-date curriculum that is responsive to developments both in higher education and in industry, and in a manner which is informed by the School’s research activities;
• develop students skills in teamwork, self–learning, planning and communication.

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

UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2013.

UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2014.

Guidance Note on Academic Accreditation, Engineering Council UK, 2014.

The UK Quality Code for Higher Education.  The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012.

Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, November 2010.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

• essential mathematical methods appropriate to electronic and electrical engineering;
• essential principles of engineering and/or systems science appropriate to electronic and electrical engineering;
• the role of Information Technology and communications;
• essential design principles appropriate to relevant components, equipment and associated software;
• relevant common engineering materials and components;
• management and business practices appropriate to engineering industries;
• relevant codes of practice and regulatory frameworks;
• basic operational practices and requirements for safe operation relevant to electronic and electrical engineering;
• the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of standard mathematical and/or computer based methods for modelling and analysing a range of practical and hypothetical engineering problems, and the essential principles of modelling and analysing routine engineering systems, processes, components and products;
• a competence in defining and solving practical engineering problems;
• the ability to integrate, evaluate and use information, data and ideas from a range of sources in to project work;
• the ability to apply systems processes in a range of different engineering contexts.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• use conventional laboratory equipment and relevant test and measurement equipment in a safe manner;
• use computational tools and packages (including programming languages where appropriate) in familiar situations;
• design, and where appropriate construct, systems, components or processes;
• search for and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;
• manage a project and produce technical reports, papers, diagrams and drawings.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, group working, use of general software and information retrieval, which act as a foundation for life-long learning;
• use an engineering and/or systems approach to the solution of problems;
• use appropriate management tools including management of time and resources;
• select and analyse appropriate evidence/data to solve engineering problems;
• work independently or in a team.

4. Programme structure

In the following tables, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module. The optional modules ‘oA’ and ‘oB’ should be considered along with the text following the table in which they appear.  

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules 

The 20 credit module ELA001 Circuits is taught over both semesters, 2/3 of the module is taught in Semester 1 and 1/3 in Semester 2. 

4.2      Part B  - Degree Modules

Students should take ONE of the optional (o) modules indicated.