Programme Specification
MSc Advanced Engineering
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - pre-2016 |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc/ PGDip / PGCert |
Programme title | Advanced Engineering |
Programme code | MMPT01 |
Length of programme | This part-time programme is based at Loughborough and is studied over a period of not more than eight years. The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit individual project. The maximum period of part-time study for a Diploma is 5 years or 3 years for a Certificate. Each candidate is required to negotiate with the Programme Director a balanced and appropriate combination of modules that takes account of the candidate’s previous experience. |
UCAS code | |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/departments/mecheng/advancedengineering/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:46:45 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- The aim of the programme is to provide a postgraduate programme to give broadening and deepening modules in a field of engineering relevant to and tailored to each student’s working needs.
- Postgraduate students are intended to receive appropriate grounding in relevant engineering skills and their practical assessment according to industrial needs.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
Benchmark statements for Engineering.
Industry input to steer programme content and delivery has been through an Industrial Liaison Committee which meets annually.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the capabilities and limitations of modern technology appropriate to a particular industry.
- Understand capabilities and limitations of computer based methods.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Select appropriate mathematical methods and apply them in complex engineering situations.
- Use scientific principles to solve unfamiliar engineering problems.
- Model and analyse complex engineering systems.
- Undertake independent research under supervision.
- Apply appropriate engineering management practices.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate essential skills such as decision-making processes and other facets of a rational approach to managing complex engineering projects.
- Apply effectively a wide range of engineering methods.
- Collect and analyse objective data and draw pertinent conclusions.
- Select and use appropriate computer based tools.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Generate and analyse data to solve complex engineering problems.
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the use of IT tools in engineering.
- Coordinate presentation techniques and information to maximum effect.
- Learn new concepts and communicate them to engineering and non- specialist persons.
4. Programme structure
4.1 Students are required to select taught modules from the list below. Students are responsible for consulting with the programme administrator to ensure their selected modules do not clash. Modules denoted by * are provided through distance learning. All other modules are taught in one-week blocks.
Module Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
ELP006 |
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing |
15 |
ELP008 |
Digital Signal Processing for Software Radio |
15 |
ELP009 |
Communication Networks |
15 |
ELP010 |
Personal Radio Communications |
15 |
ELP011 |
Information Theory and Coding |
15 |
ELP013 |
Quality Aware Networks |
15 |
ELP015 |
Communications Channels |
15 |
ELP016 |
Communication Network Security and E-Commerce |
15 |
ELP017 |
Mobile Networks |
15 |
ELP032 |
Integration of Renewables |
15 |
ELP033 |
Solar Power 1 |
15 |
ELP034 |
Wind Power 1 |
15 |
ELP035 |
Water Power |
15 |
ELP036 |
BioMass |
15 |
ELP062 |
Systems Thinking |
15 |
ELP066 |
Systems Design |
15 |
ELP067 |
Validation and Verification |
15 |
ELP069 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
15 |
ELP460 |
Engineering and Management of Capability |
15 |
WolfsonSchool of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
MMP102 |
Experimental Mechanics |
15 |
MMP103 |
S Simulation of Advanced Materials & Processes |
15 |
MMP104 |
A Automation & Virtual Engineering |
15 |
MMP130 |
S Structural Analysis |
15 |
MMP233 |
Lean and Agile Manufacture |
15 |
MMP205* |
Lean and Agile Manufacture |
10 |
MMP237 |
Engineering Management & Business Studies |
15 |
MMP250* |
Marketing for Engineers |
10 |
MMP256* |
Quality Management |
10 |
MMP260* |
Business Strategy |
10 |
MMP263* |
Operations Management |
10 |
MMP330 |
Product Information Systems - Product Lifecycle Management |
15 |
MMP331 |
Computer Aided Engineering |
15 |
MMP403* |
Design of Machine Elements |
10 |
MMP405 |
Engineering Design Methods |
15 |
MMP409 |
Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context |
15 |
MMP420 |
Lifecycle Assessment |
15 |
MMP421 |
Environmental Management Standards, Legislation & Directives |
15 |
MMP422 |
Waste Management & Product Recovery |
15 |
MMP423 |
Sustainable Energy Systems |
15 |
MMP434 |
Product Design and Human Factors |
15 |
MMP437 |
Sustainable Product Design |
15 |
MMP438 |
The Innovation Process & Project Management |
15 |
MMP455* |
Engineering Design Methods |
10 |
MMP460* |
Design for Assembly |
10 |
MMP600 |
Adv Manufacturing Processes & Technology |
15 |
MMP637 |
Additive Manufacturing |
15 |
MMP660* |
Adv Manufacturing Processes & Technology |
10 |
MMP830 |
Thermofluids |
15 |
Department of Materials
MPP505 |
Plastics Processing Technology |
15 |
MPP507 |
Polymer Characterisation |
15 |
MPP508 |
Rubber Compounding and Processing |
15 |
MPP558 |
Sustainable Use of Materials |
15 |
MPP559 |
Adhesive Bonding |
15 |
MPP608* |
Rubber Compounding and Processing |
15 |
MPP658* |
Sustainable Use of Materials |
15 |
MPP601* |
Polymer Properties |
15 |
MPP602* |
Polymer Science |
15 |
MPP603* |
Polymerisation and Polymer Blends |
15 |
MPP606* |
Plastics and Composites Applications |
15 |
MPP652* |
Design with Engineering Materials |
15 |
MPP653* |
Surface Engineering |
15 |
MPP654* |
Ceramics: Processing and Properties |
15 |
MPP655* |
Metals: Processing and Properties |
15 |
MPP660* |
Marketing |
15 |
* denotes module studied through distance learning.
The School reserves the right to offer or withdraw any module or amend the list of modules. Not all modules may be available in any one session. Students may take any other modules from the University’s postgraduate catalogue of modules subject to their availability and the agreement of the Programme Director.
4.2 MSc Project Module
All part-time students take project module MMP504. Project submission should normally be within three years of registration on the project module.
Code |
Subject |
Modular Weight |
MMP504 |
Major Project (part-time) |
60 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 Candidates who have the right of re-assessment in a module may be offered an opportunity to be re-assessed in the University's special assessment period.