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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

Curriculum-Based Component of the Doctor of Engineering (EngD) Research Programme in Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies and the MSc Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies

Academic Year: 2017/18

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:

  • Summary
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  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different) This is a collaborative programme led by Nottingham University in collaboration with Loughborough University and Birmingham University.
Owning school/department Department of Materials
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award MSc/ PGDip / PGCert
Programme title Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies
Programme code MPRE12, MPPT20, MPTO20
Length of programme EngD: The curriculum-based component of the EngD programme should normally be completed within the first 2 years of registration.
MSc: The duration of the MSc programme is normally one year and is available on a full-time basis.
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Admissions criteria

EngD:  This programme is open to graduates in any appropriate branch of engineering provided that they are articulate, well qualified and highly motivated. Graduates m us t demonstrate an appropriate background for their chosen research project. The usual EPSRC eligibility requirements apply.

The minimum entry qualification is a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent. A lower qualification is acceptable if supplemented with an appropriate postgraduate (MSc) qualification and/or substantial industrial experience. 

MSc:  This programme at Loughborough has the following admissions criteria: Candidates will usually require a good (minimum 2.2) first degree (BEng or BSc) or equivalent in a science or engineering subject to register for an MSc course. All applicants must have a qualification acceptable to Loughborough University in English language before commencing the programme.

Date at which the programme specification was published Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:34:37 BST

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