Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Design MSc
1 year full-time, up to 8 years part-time
This programme will enable students to work effectively in an engineering design role, whether that role concerns the design of products, processes or systems, at an overall or detail level. A balance of theory and practice is applied to the solving of real engineering design problems. All projects meet the product design requirements of one of the many co-operating companies.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- The Innovation Process and Project Management
- Engineering Design Methods
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context
Semester 2
- Engineering Management and Business Studies
- Industrial Design and Human Factors
- Sustainable Product Design
Semester 2 & Summer/Semester 3
- Project
Assessment
Examinations in January and May, with coursework throughout the programme. Project assessed by written report, presentation and exhibition.
Entry Qualification*
Upper second class honours degree in any engineering discipline, or HND with appropriate industrial experience. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree will be considered on a case by case basis.
Careers and Further Study
Engineering design related jobs, in product, process and system design environments, providing project management and communication skills and direct technical input. Graduates may also study for an MPhil or PhD with the School.
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