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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

CV Curriculum-based component of EngD Research Programme in Innovative and Collaborative Engineering

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:

  • Reg. XXVI and Reg. XXI (Regs for Higher Degrees by Research and Regs for Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award Doctor of Engineering (EngD); Exit routes: MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert
Programme title Engineering Doctorate
Programme code CVRE11/CVRE12
Length of programme 4 years, full time
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/research/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

1.1 EngD Programme Aims 

The primary aim of the EngD is to develop engineers who are capable of demonstrating innovation in the application of knowledge to the engineering sector.   The aims of the programme are to: 

  • Provide a programme that both promotes and facilitates the exchange of ideas, knowledge, experience, and skills for Research Engineers, companies and academics.
  • Stimulate and deliver research and innovation with a strong business industry-based focus, whilst contributing to the body of knowledge in a particular industrial sector or multidisciplinary theme.
  • Produce high calibre doctoral graduates with a strong level of technical, managerial and business competence who can drive industry innovation and UK business competitiveness. 

1.2 Core (60 Credits) Taught Programme Aims

  • Provide Research Engineers with the necessary experience and knowledge to undertake rigorous, leading edge industry-based research.
  • Facilitate knowledge acquisition of a range of research methodologies to deliver business sector specific research and innovation.
  • Equip students with the necessary training and skills to undertake a study of a real life problem within an industrial context.
  • Enable candidates to acquire a wide range of transferable management and professional development skills within engineering and construction. 

1.3 Additional (120 Credit) Taught Programme Aims

  • Provide Research Engineers with experience of the process and methodology of research by defining and studying a complex problem in a specialised area relating to their degree.
  • Acquire the capabilities and professionalism to deliver novel research in one of the five research areas: sustainable design and construction; construction technologies and business processes; information and communication technologies; or, transport and infrastructure.

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

The EngD is assessed via the EPSRC who fund the programme.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

The Research Engineer (RE) should be capable of applying the knowledge and expertise acquired in a business environment in a disciplined, innovative and penetrating way.  This is seen as an important element in the achievement of competitiveness of engineering businesses.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

The programme aims to develop and test the students in a range of competencies as listed below:

  • Development of innovative thinking, while tackling real industrial problems.
  • Continual broadening, by gaining and applying new knowledge from a modular taught programme.
  • Expert knowledge of an engineering/applied science area.
  • The ability to apply his/her skills and knowledge to new and unusual situations.
  • The ability to seek optimal, viable solutions to multi-faceted engineering problems and to search out relevant information sources.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • Research and innovation skills within an engineering context.
  • Project and programme management skills.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Expert knowledge of an engineering area.
  • Appreciation of industrial research and development culture.
  • Programme and project management skills against realistic timescales.
  • Financial project planning and control.
  • Teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Communication – oral and written, technical and non-technical.
  • Technical organisational skills.
  • The ability to apply skills and knowledge to new and unusual situations.
  • The ability to seek optimal, viable solutions to multi-faceted engineering problems and to search out relevant information sources.

4. Programme structure

All Research Engineers who are registered on the Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme at CICE are required to register for and satisfy the requirements for the curriculum-based component of the programme.  The purpose of the taught modules is to develop knowledge and understanding of a number of business and technical subjects.

The curriculum-based component of the programme requires a minimum modular weight of 60 and a maximum of 180 credits to be taken.  Permission from the Programme Director should be sought by students wishing to take the 60 credits route.  Credit must be achieved in all modules to enable progression on the programme.  The curriculum-based component of the EngD programme must be completed within the first two years of the EngD programme.

All candidates shall register at the beginning of their programme and subsequently at the beginning of each academic year for the modules which they are taking in that year, subject to their satisfactory progress in research and the extension of their registration for the Degree of EngD in accordance with paragraph 4.4 of the Regulations for Higher Degrees by Research.  Candidates are not eligible to register for modules whilst they remain in debt to the University.

The Degree of Master of Science, the PGDip and the PGCert shall be awarded as an exit route only.

The programme is split into a taught and research element.  The taught element is undertaken in the first two years.  Thus through teaching in lectures, tutorials and workshops.  Coursework and examinations are used for assessment.

The research is undertaken over the whole 4 years but mainly in the last two years of the programme.  The Research Engineers must submit an EngD Thesis which consists of a discourse and published papers at the end of their study.  They are examined via a Viva.

The taught component is assessed and forms an integral part of the degree.  Participants will be expected to attend the University to take these modules which are mainly based on the School of Civil and Building Engineering’s Masters Degree Programmes.  REs have the option to take a limited set of modules from other Schools in the University.

 

4.1  Students registered from October 2010 onwards

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Code Module Title Modular Weight Semester
CVP321 Research & Communication 15 1
CVP038 EngD Short Project 15 2
CVP034 Management & Professional Development 1  15 1&2

 

Optional modules

One 15 credit module selected in each semester from any suitable postgraduate module offered in the School or University.

 

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Code Module Title Modular Weight Semester
CVP015 Research Dissertation 90 1&2
CVP035 Management & Professional Development 2  15 1&2

 

4.2  Students registered prior to October 2010

Those students registered prior to October 2010 will complete their studies based on the 2009-10 programme regulations.  This will include compulsory taught modules CVP034 Management & Professional Development 1, CVP035 Management & Professional Development 2, and the MSc Research Dissertation (CVP015) weighted at 60 credits.  Other modules are drawn from the MSc programmes at Loughborough University.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI and Regulation XXVI. 

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MRes Built Environment: Energy Demand Studies

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award MRes, PG Cert
Programme title Built Environment: Energy Demand Studies
Programme code CVPT10
Length of programme Minimum of 1 year (full-time) and a maximum of 3 years (full-time)
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/built-environment/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

  • Provide a solid grounding in knowledge, understanding and research methods of the interdisciplinary field of energy demand reduction in the built environment.
  • Establish understanding of the UK energy landscape and how energy and climate change challenges are interlinked through technical, environmental and behavioural factors.
  • Provide the skills necessary to support research practice, critical assessment, and the use of evidence on technical, environmental, social and economic factors influencing energy demand in buildings and building stocks.
  • To develop students’ transferable skills enabling them to successfully manage, communicate, and lead complex research projects.
  • Provide real experience of research through the generation, development and implementation of a significant research-based dissertation.

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

The following are pertinent:

  • QAA Benchmark statements for engineering.
  • Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
  • Loughborough University Learning and Teaching Strategy
  • EPSRC Energy Programme objectives of expanding research capacity in energy-related areas and to address perceived weakness in postdoctoral training in energy demand (EPSRC, Energy Landscape documentation, January 2009)
  • University definition of MRes, Learning and Teaching Committee, PDQ Team, Nov. 2005.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

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

  • Energy demand and its historical, technical, social, economic and policy context.
  • Future energy pathways.
  • The UK energy supply system, including fossil fuels, electricity, renewables and nuclear.
  • Methods for building energy modelling.
  • Energy services systems in buildings and low energy building design.
  • Quantitative and qualitative measurement and survey methods.
  • Calibration, data gathering and sampling.
  • Data analysis and representation.
  • The social environment and its effects on energy demand attitudes and behaviours.
  • Energy economics and energy policy.
  • The design of a research project to explore a defined research question.
  • The energy and buildings research landscape and the state of the art of the chosen field of research.
  • The principles of project management.
  • Presentation of research findings in diverse ways appropriate to different audiences.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have the ability to:

  • Critically review literature and place research in context.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and critically the ability to define and address complex problems.
  • Analyse and interpret evidence and data.
  • Critically discuss energy policy and its links to science and engineering.
  • Develop a method to collect data and produce results relevant to the solution of a defined problem.
  • Evaluate results, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Construct research questions and formulate hypotheses, aims and objectives.
  • Employ appropriate data analysis and presentation tools to convey meaning clearly.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

Students acquire subject-specific skills in a number of areas but in the context of this MRes, students will be challenged to go beyond the analysis of a set problem and be required to apply the computer methods and laboratory and field monitoring skills to more open ended problems.  As researchers they will be expected to have an ability to clarify the research question, to plan their ‘experimental’ approach and to implement that plan effectively to solve more open ended problems.

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

  • Develop a research strategy.
  • Use a range of modelling and analysis techniques.
  • Communicate complex information in oral and written forms using appropriate tools.
  • Develop a research dissertation proposal and plan and execute a research project.
  • Conduct a literature review.
  • Collect data through laboratory experiments, field work or desk-based studies and perform appropriate analysis.
  • Select and use quantitative and qualitative research methods.
c. Key transferable skills:

 

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

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Understand research methodologies and their application to specific research problems.
  • Interact professionally with others to achieve a common goal.
  • Understand organisational structures and frameworks.
  • Manage personal time.
  • Plan personal professional development.
  • Demonstrate awareness of research ethics, issues of confidentiality and data protection, intellectual property and copyright.

 

4. Programme structure

All students will study 6 modules of 15 credits and undertake a research project leading to a dissertation. There will be a compulsory intensive block week module at  the start of Semester 1 and thereafter a further three modules will be taken in Semester 1 and a further two compulsory modules in Semester 2.  All modules are compulsory. 

 

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

Semester 1

CVP314

Energy Demand in Context

15

CVP315

Building Energy Systems and Models

15

CVP316

Energy Theory, Measurement and Interpretation

15

CVP351

Research Development and Dissemination 

15

Semester 2

CVP317

Energy Demand: Society Economics and Policy

15

CVP350

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

15

Semesters 1 & 2

CVP318

Energy Demand Studies: Research Dissertation

90

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Construction Project Management/ MSc Construction Management

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Final award MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert
Programme title Construction Project Management/ Construction Management
Programme code CVPT30/29, CVPT31/40
Length of programme Minimum of 1 year (full time) and a maximum of 5 years (part time)
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

Construction Project Management:  http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/construction-project-management/

Construction Management:  http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/construction-management/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

The two construction programmes aim at ensuring that as a student you will: 

  • Acquire a high quality educational experience that develops and sustains students' knowledge, skills and aspirations in the further advancement of your career within the construction industry;
  • Engage with other students within a multi-national environment in which to discuss and debate current essential issues that relate to design, construction and project management;
  • Gain an appreciation and understanding of each aspect of managing the life cycle of and the successful realisation of a construction project; and
  • Achieve an excellent combination of technical and managerial knowledge in key subjects desired by most employers in the construction sector. 

 In addition, the specific aims for each of the programmes are to ensure that as a current or future construction professional: 

MSc Construction Project Management

  • You achieve the capabilities and required professionalism expected of project managers by developing a more holistic appreciation of construction project processes; and
  • Acquire an innovative and forward-looking view of managing construction projects through the Loughborough way. 

MSc Construction Management

  • You graduate with a range of essential management skills suitable for running construction projects and business organisations.
  • You develop competence in creative problem solving.

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

The MSc programmes are intended for students who have prior knowledge of the construction industry at honours degree level (or equivalent international degree qualification) or from a recognised UK professional body.  Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

External References

  • The programmes outcomes have been formulated with reference to the QAA benchmark statements in Construction, Property and Surveying (2008) and Master’s degrees in Business and Management (2007);
  • The MSc Construction Project Management and Construction Management programmes are accredited by the RICS/University Partnership Scheme for which it must meet quality thresholds as identified in the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence in Project Management (2006) and Quantity Surveying and Construction |2008).  For continued accreditation the RICS also requires statements relating to TQA, RAE and graduate employment. 
  • The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008)

Internal References

  • The University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy;
  • The School’s Postgraduate Learning and Teaching policies; and
  • The research interests and specialist expertise of the contributing teaching staff and their professional involvement in the discipline.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • Contemporary issues facing the construction industry and the drivers for change;
  • The linkages and interdisciplinary relationships between different construction professionals;
  • Data collection, analysis and reporting of results;
  • A critical evaluation of methodologies to solve construction problems;
  • A comprehensive understanding of management principles and theory; and
  • Management responsibility for running construction projects and organisations. 

Knowledge and understanding associated with particular degree paths (depending on module selection): 

MSc Construction Project Management

  • The principles of the design process, techniques used to manage construction projects and programmes as well as controlling design costs;
  • Sustainability issues as they relate to the built environment; and
  • Contemporary construction innovation and risk management. 

MSc Construction Management

  • The principles of, and techniques for managing functional activities in construction organisations and the delivery of projects;
  • Solutions for site set-up and building production.
  • Principles of managing project oriented organisations 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • Apply relevant techniques to produce solutions to problems;
  • Evaluate data based on its importance and relevance;
  • Be able to advise on design, procurement and construction options;
  • Be able to provide legal, financial, human resource advice on construction projects; and
  • Develop and critically evaluate solutions to routine and unfamiliar problems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

  • Use management skills to deliver effective solutions;
  • Develop a structured approach to problem solving;
  • Use a range of decision support tools to provide project and business solutions; and
  • Competently defend, with evidence, a chosen solution.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

  • Communicate effectively using a variety of media;
  • Collate and critically review data and present findings;
  • Work effectively as a team member to achieve goals;
  • Participate in interactive sessions;
  • Interact and liaise effectively with staff, colleagues and industrial contacts; and
  • Effectively manage own time within a team environment.

 

4. Programme structure

NOTE: Not all optional modules will be available in each academic year.

 

4.1 Semester 1

FOR BOTH PROGRAMMES

Compulsory Modules

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

CVP320

ICT for Construction Projects

15

CVP321

Research and Communication

15

CVP322

Principles of Design and Construction

15

CVP323

Principles of Project Management

15

 

Option Module (for part-time students only)

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

CVP034

Management & Professional Development 1

15

 

4.2 Semester 2

MSc Construction Project Management (full-time and part-time)

Compulsory Modules

 Code

 Module Title

 Modular Weight

 CVP324

 Design Management

 15

 CVP325

 Sustainability and the Built Environment

 15

 CVP326

 Management of Construction Processes and  Techniques

 15

 

Option Modules

One module from

 Code

 Module Title

 Modular Weight

 CVP328

 Strategic Management in Construction

 15

 CVP329

 People and Teams

 15

 CVP330

 Construction Law and Contract Management

 15

 CVP331

 Business Economics and Finance

 15

 CVP334

 AEC Global Integrated Design Delivery

15

 CVP335

 Federated Building Information Modelling

 15

 

 

MSc Construction Management (full-time and part-time)

Option Modules

Group 1 options – two modules from

 Code

 Module Title

 Modular Weight

 CVP324

 Design Management

 15

 CVP325

 Sustainability and the Built Environment

 15

 CVP326

 Management of Construction Processes and  Techniques

 15

 CVP335

 Federated Building Information Modelling

 15

 

 Group 2 options – two modules from

 Code

 Module Title

 Modular Weight

 CVP328

 Strategic Management in Construction

 15

 CVP329

 People and Teams

 15

 CVP330

 Construction Law and Contract Management

 15

 CVP331

 Business Economics and Finance

 15

CVP334

 AEC Global Integrated Design Delivery

 15

 

Part-time students registered prior to October 2010 will be allowed to register for 10 credit versions of modules where necessary, to permit a credit total of 180 credits to be achieved.

 

4.3  Semesters 1 and 2 and Summer Period 

FOR BOTH PROGRAMMES

Compulsory Module 

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

CVP332

Research Dissertation: Construction

60

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Infrastructure in Emergencies (Blended Learning)

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert
Programme title Infrastructure in Emergencies (Blended Learning)
Programme code CVPT83
Length of programme MSc: 2-8 years, Diploma: 1-5 years, Certificate: 1-3 years. Delivered by Distance Learning (largely paper-based).
Participants have the option of two start dates: Mid-January and Mid-July.
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/infrastructure-emergencies-distance-learning/

Additional information about the full distance learning programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/learn/iie.html

Contact WEDC if you want to discuss the blended learning version.

 

 

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is for graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision, as well as experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to: 

  • Equip participants with appropriate expertise and skills for emergency relief and reconstruction work;
  • Improve knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, design and implementation of a range of infrastructure options for emergency relief and reconstruction; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University. The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single- subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

Sections 3.1 and 3.2 relate to the outcomes from study for the Master of Science (MSc) award. Section 3.3 gives details about outcomes from study to achieve the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) awards.

 

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

  • The stages and types of emergencies, their causes, consequences and key principles of emergency response.
  • Principles and strategies for assessment, planning, financing and management of emergency response.
  • Ethics and accountability in delivering humanitarian assistance.
  • The principles of provision of a range of infrastructure options in an emergency.
  • The  range  of  suitable  technologies,  their  design,  implementation  and management, for water supply and sanitation during emergencies and reconstruction.
  • The design and management of the reconstruction of essential infrastructure post-emergency.
  • How to investigate complex real-life problems in detail and identify possible solutions.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • Explain how emergency situations may occur and their likely consequences.
  • Explain the key principles of working with disaster-affected populations and providing effective humanitarian assistance.
  • Explain the options for a range of infrastructure facilities and services during and following emergencies, and how they should be planned, implemented and maintained.
  • Describe  important  technical  and  non-technical  aspects  of  organising infrastructure provision in emergencies.
  • Describe key features of a range of common emergency water supply and sanitation technologies, and select suitable technologies to meet specific criteria.
  • Describe the standard procedures for assessing, managing and protecting the environment and water resources.
  • Conduct a programme of research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • Prepare outline designs for simple low cost water supply and sanitation systems to meet emergency and reconstruction needs.
  • Investigate complex real-life problems in detail and identify possible solutions.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to providing infrastructure (particularly water supply and sanitation) in emergencies
  • Apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and propose possible options for solving problems
  • Analyse data, check the validity of data and make appropriate use of data when writing reports
  • Communicate effectively in writing essays and reports. This will include presentation and justification of conclusions from quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Manage time and produce work to meet deadlines.

 

3.3 Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2).  An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students. However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from Data Collection, Analysis and Research and Research Dissertation are not relevant because these modules are not options for the Certificate programme.

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma will be the same as those specified above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

In this blended learning programme, students must have a selection of both distance learning modules (four of these will be compulsory) and Loughborough-based modules.  At least 15-credits must be studied at Loughborough.

Note: a different programme, CVPT80, called Infrastructure in Emergencies (Distance Learning) should be followed where all modules are to be studied by distance learning.  It is covered under a separate programme specification.

 

4.1    The following modules are available for study under this CVPT83 programme: 

Code

Module Title

Credit Weighting

CVP207

Wastewater Treatment

15

CVP212

Environmental Assessment

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management

15

CVP227

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

15

CVP253*

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)

15

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

15

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

15

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

15

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

15

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

15

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

15

CVP292

Research Dissertation (20 weeks)

60

CVP293

Research Dissertation (72 weeks)

60

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two-year option)

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (DL) (One-year option)

60

Notes:

*  Fully DL module.

All modules without the suffix (DL) are taught on Campus within the School of Civil and Building Engineering. 

¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first for all awards.

 

4.2    Modules required for each level of the programme are as follows: 

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

 

None

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

 

 

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

 

 

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

 

 

 ¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first.

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules (Select Four)

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL) ¹

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

 

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

CVP257*

 

CVP207

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

OR

Wastewater Treatment

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

CVP262*

 

CVP212

Environmental Assessment (DL)

OR

Environmental Assessment

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

CVP268*

 

 

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

OR

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

 

CVP273*

 

CVP223

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

OR

Water Utilities Management

 

 

CVP253*²

 

 

CVP227²

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)²

OR

Data Collection, Analysis and Research²

 Notes:

 All modules without the suffix (DL) are taught on Campus within the School of Civil and Building Engineering.

 ¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first.

 ²  CVP253 or CVP227 are compulsory for student intending to upgrade to an MSc at a later date.

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules (Select Three)

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

 

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

CVP257*

 

CVP207

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

OR

Wastewater Treatment

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

CVP262*

 

CVP212

Environmental Assessment (DL)

OR

 Environmental Assessment

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

CVP268*

 

 

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

OR

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

 

CVP273*

 

CVP223

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

OR

Water Utilities Management

  

 

 

CVP253*

 

CVP227

IN ADDITION - Select one of the following two modules

 

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)

OR

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

   

 

 

CVP296*

 

 

CVP298*

 

CVP292

 

CVP293

AND - Select one of the following

 

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two year option)²

OR

Research Dissertation (DL) (One year option)²

OR

Research Dissertation (20 weeks)²

OR

Research Dissertation (72 weeks)²

 

 

 Notes:

All modules without the suffix (DL) are taught on Campus within the School of Civil and Building Engineering.

¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first.

²  Normally the last or penultimate module to be studied.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Low Carbon Building Design and Modelling

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The programme is accredited for further learning for CEng and professional membership by the CIBSE and Energy Insitute.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Low Carbon Building Design and Modelling
Programme code CVPT43/44
Length of programme Minimum of 1 year (full-time) and 2 years (part-time) and a maximum of 3 years (full-time) and 5 years (part-time)
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/low-carbon-building-design/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

  • Help students gain their own insight into where and why buildings use energy;
  • Provide students with the opportunity to work in small teams to work on real low carbon building designs under real-world scenarios;
  • Equip students with the skillsets required for developing advanced building simulation modelling skills that will set them apart from traditional building services engineering graduates;
  • Provide instruction on how to use, effectively, some of the world’s leading software tools currently available;
  • Provide an innovative approach to training which will develop a wide range of transferable skills relevant for employment and further research; and
  • Present students with the unique opportunity to conduct a rigorous, detailed research project, on a topic of their choice in the field of low carbon building design and modelling.

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

  • QAA Benchmark statements for engineering.
  • Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
  • CIBSE Competence Criteria for Corporate Membership (based on the Competence Statements issued by the Engineering Council).
  • University Learning and Teaching Strategy.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

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

  • where and how much energy is used in buildings;
  • climate data and climate change;
  • building regulations and directives;
  • the principles and methods of low carbon building design;
  • the range of renewable energy techniques and technologies available to building designers as part of their low carbon building solution;
  • an understanding of architectural form in relation to space and energy usage;
  • the elements of a building energy control system, together with supervisory and local-loop control strategies;
  • procedures for the commissioning of building energy systems;
  • the role of the architect in building design, and the building concept design process;
  • BIM in conceptual and low carbon building design and modelling;
  • low and zero energy standard, ie Passivhaus and whole life cycle assessment;
  • the principles and methods of a wide range of modelling techniques that can be used in the design of low carbon buildings;
  • how to use state of the art computer simulation, including daylight modelling, dynamic thermal simulation and airflow modelling, as an integrated tool within the building design process;
  • research methods applicable to the field of low carbon building design and modelling, including design optimisation, decision making, risk assessment and uncertainty and sensitivity analysis;
  • knowledge and understanding of design processes and methodologies.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • analyse, critically appraise and solve both numerical and qualitative problems of a familiar or unfamiliar nature;
  • generate, collect, and interpret numerical and/or qualitative data;
  • act independently, or in a group, and be able to adapt to dynamically changing situations that arise from the solution of multi-faceted and evolving design problems;
  • interpret, categorise, and simplify the representation the sub-systems and zones of a complex building;
  • identify their own learning needs, plan to meet these needs, and evaluate the learning outcomes;
  • understand the impact of design decisions on overall building design.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • take a leading role in design teams concerned with the design of innovative, low carbon buildings;
  • use advanced computer simulation tools effectively and appropriately for modelling thermal performance of buildings;
  • use advanced computer simulation tools effectively and appropriately for modelling ventilation and airflow in buildings;
  • use advanced computer simulation tools effectively and appropriately for modelling lighting in buildings;
  • identify suitable control zones for a building;
  • complete a concept design for a building control system, including the selection of sensors, and local loop and supervisory control strategies;
  • select valves and dampers that produce a linear static control characteristic;
  • working from an architect’s brief, produce an initial concept design for the layout and form of a building;
  • develop procedures for the commissioning of building thermal systems;
  • perform short research projects in the field of low carbon building design and modelling;
  • use communication skills effectively to describe and discuss design options and the analysis of results from computer simulations;
  • analyse and select low carbon technologies and design solutions for low carbon buildings.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • communicate effectively, graphically and in writing;
  • communicate effectively, orally;
  • use information technology (IT), such as word-processors, spreadsheets, presentation packages, email, and the world-wide web;
  • demonstrate problem-solving skills, including problems where information is limited, contradictory, and/or unreliable;
  • demonstrate numeracy, mathematical skills, and computational skills;
  • undertake a critical appraisal of their work;
  • undertake a critical appraisal of the work of their peers;
  • work effectively as part of a team;
  • manage workloads and time effectively.

4. Programme structure

For full-time students the modules will normally be taken as 60 credits per semester.  All modules are compulsory and are taught in one-week blocks except the research project module (CVP313). 

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

Semester 1

CVP303

Building Energy Consumption

10

CVP304

Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies

15

CVP310

Thermal Modelling and Performance Simulation

15

CVP311

Airflow Modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics

15

CVP319

Research Methods in Building Performance

10

Semester 2

CVP307

Building Control and Commissioning

10

CVP308

Concept Design with 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM)

15

CVP309

Low Carbon Building Design 

15

CVP312

Climate-Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM) and Simulation

15

Semesters 1 & 2

CVP313

Research Dissertation

60

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Water and Environmental Management (Distance Learning)

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Water and Environmental Management (Distance Learning)
Programme code CVPT78
Length of programme MSc: 2-8 years, Diploma: 1-5 years, Certificate: 1-3 years. Delivered by Distance Learning (largely paper-based).
Participants have the option of two start dates: Mid-January and Mid-July.
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/water-environmental-management/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/learn/wem.html

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is likely to be of particular interest to applicants who wish to develop careers in planning and managing work in the water and sanitation sector in low- and middle-income countries.  It aims to:

  • Provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, manage and coordinate water, sanitation and environmental services in low- and middle-income countries;
  • Develop participants’ understanding of the principles and practice of sustainable water and environmental management for the public good;
  • Equip students with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University. The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single-subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. The Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Awards in Business and Management has also been consulted because of the management content of the WEDC programmes; the list of skills for all Master’s programmes listed in Appendix 2 is of particular relevance.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

Sections 3.1 and 3.2 relate to the outcomes from study for the Master of Science (MSc) award. Section 3.3 gives details about outcomes from study to achieve the Postgraduate Certificate (PCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PDip) awards.

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

  • the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to public health engineering and environmental management and ways to integrate various perspectives in project planning
  • the links between water, sanitation and health
  • key issues relating to pollution control, particularly relating to aquatic environments
  • ways of integrating technical and non-technical considerations into project planning, design, execution and evaluation
  • key issues in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and replicability in planning public health infrastructure and services with a view to reducing their impact on the environment
  • key issues in relation to social and institutional aspects, particularly for sustainability of water supply and environmental sanitation services that have minimum impact on the environment
  • major international developments and initiatives, relating to some of the above-mentioned aspects
  • current international perspectives on water resources, the principles of integrated water resources management and its advantages and disadvantages in specific situations.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • integrate and evaluate multi-disciplinary information, particularly that which relates to pollution control for the aquatic environment
  • critically evaluate basic water supply and environmental sanitation options suitable for low- and middle-income countries, and be able to select appropriate options subject to specific constraints
  • critically evaluate key water and sanitation sector reform issues such as new public management, decentralization and public-private partnerships
  • plan appropriate solutions to meet users’ needs and demands for water supply and environmental sanitation. This will include an interdisciplinary approach and application of appropriate techniques for technical, financial and institutional analysis
  • conduct a programme of original research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge
  • analyse water resources problems at regional or catchment level, identify causal processes for water resources problems and suggest possible solutions.  This skill will include an ability to:

-  assess water availability using rainfall, river flow and groundwater data

-  develop an integrated programme for improving water resource management.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:
  • apply knowledge gained about water, hygiene and sanitation to real-life situations and realistic scenarios.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to the water, hygiene and sanitation sector
  • apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and to propose possible options for solving problems
  • analyse data, check the validity of data, and make appropriate use of data when writing reports
  • communicate effectively in writing essays and reports. This will include presentation and justification of conclusions from quantitative and qualitative analyses
  • manage time and work to deadlines.

 

3.3       Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2).  An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students. However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from the Case Study, Data Collection, Analysis and Research and Research Dissertation are not relevant because these modules are not options for the Certificate programme.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma will be the same as those specified above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

4.1   

The programme comprises selections from the following modules that are all studied by Distance Learning (DL).

(A different programme CVPT81, also called Water and Environmental Management, allows a mixture of DL and campus-based modules.  Please enquire for details.)

 

Code

 

Module Title

Credit

Weighting

CVP224*¹

Water Utilities Management - Version 2 (DL)

15

CVP229*¹

Group Project (DL)

15

CVP251*

Management of Water and Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP252*

Water and Environmental Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP253*

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)

15

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

15

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

15

CVP265*

Water for Low-Income Communities (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP269*

Solid Waste Management (DL)

15

CVP272*

Low-Cost Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

15

CVP278*

Case Study (DL)

15

 

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two-year option)

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (DL) (One-year option)

60

 IMPORTANT NOTES:

*  Fully DL module.

¹ CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

4.2    Modules required for each level of the Water and Environmental Management programme are shown in the following tables. 

 

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), students must choose the following four modules: 

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

251, 252, 262, AND 268

No options

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must choose eight modules from the following: 

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

 

251, 252, 262, 268 AND 278

Three of the following:

253, 257, 265, 269, 272, 273 / [224¹], [229¹]

Notes:

If a diploma student is planning at some later stage to upgrade his/her diploma to an MSc, he/she should to choose to study module CVP253 (Data Collection, Analysis and Research) as part of the diploma because this is a compulsory module for MSc students, who also need to study CVP296/298 (Research Dissertation). 

¹ CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must choose nine modules from the following:

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

251, 252, 253, 262, 268, 278, AND

296/298

Two of the following:

257, 265, 269, 272, 273 / [224¹], [229¹]

 ¹ CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Water and Environmental Management

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Water and Environmental Management
Programme code CVPT71 (taught) + CVPT81 (mixed: taught and distance learning)
Length of programme CVPT71 - MSc: 1 year full-time, Diploma: 9 months full-time, Certificate: 2-3 months full-time CVPT81 - maximum 8 years
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/water-environmental-management/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk//learn/wem.html

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is likely to be of particular interest to applicants who wish to develop careers in planning and managing work in the water and sanitation sector in low- and middle-income countries.  It aims to:

  • Provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, manage and coordinate water, sanitation and environmental services in low- and middle-income countries;
  • Develop participants’ understanding of the principles and practice of sustainable water and environmental management for the public good;
  • Equip students with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the “Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

This MSc programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University.  The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single-subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. The Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Awards in Business and Management has also been consulted because of the management content of the WEDC programmes; the list of skills for all Master’s programmes listed in Appendix 2 is of particular relevance.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

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

  • the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to public health engineering and environmental management and ways to integrate various perspectives in project planning
  • the links between water, sanitation and health
  • key issues relating to pollution control, particularly for aquatic environments
  • ways of integrating technical and non-technical considerations into project planning, design, execution and evaluation
  • key issues in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and replicability in planning public health infrastructure and services with a view to reducing their impact on the environment
  • key issues in relation to social and institutional aspects particularly for sustainability of water supply and environmental sanitation services that have minimum impact on the environment
  • major international developments and initiatives, relating to some of the above-mentioned aspects

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • integrate and evaluate multi-disciplinary information, particularly that which relates to pollution control for the aquatic environment
  • critically evaluate basic water supply and environmental sanitation options suitable for low- and middle-income countries, and be able to select appropriate options subject to specific constraints
  • critically evaluate key water and sanitation sector reform issues such as new public management, decentralisation and public private partnerships.
  • plan appropriate solutions to meet users’ needs and demands for water supply and environmental sanitation.  This will include an interdisciplinary approach and application of appropriate techniques for technical, financial and institutional analysis.
  • conduct a programme of research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, participants[1] should be able to:

  • apply knowledge gained about water, hygiene and sanitation to real-life situations and realistic scenarios.
  • conduct practical work for laboratory and field analysis of common water quality parameters.

[1] Gaining these practical skills is not applicable to Distance Learners who do not also come to Loughborough.

c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
  • apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and propose possible options for solving problems.
  • analyse data, check the validity of data, and make appropriate use of data when writing reports.
  • critically evaluate the experience[2]of working as a member of a small team: reflecting on and analysing experiences, and critiquing the roles of team members.
  • manage time and work to deadlines.

[2] Experience of working in a group is not gained if the Case Study (DL) or Group Project (DL) module is chosen instead of the Group Project.

 

3.3 Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2). An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students.

However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from the Group Project and Research Dissertation are not relevant because these modules are not options for the Certificate programme.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma the same as those specified above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

4.1    The modules comprising the Programmes are listed below:  The letters (DL) and an asterisk (*) beside the module code indicate modules offered by Distance Learning.  Only those modules specified in Section 2.2 can contribute to the Water and Environmental Management programmes. 

Module Code

Module Title

Module Weight

CVP201

Management of Water and Sanitation 

15

CVP202

Water and Environmental Sanitation

15

CVP212

Environmental Assessment

15

CVP215

Small-scale Water Supply and Sanitation

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

15

CVP219

Solid Waste Management

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management

15

CVP227

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

15

CVP228

Group Project

15

CVP240

Short Project – Topical Review

15

CVP292

Research Dissertation (60 credits – 20 weeks)

60

CVP293

Research Dissertation (60 credits – 72 weeks)

60

 

Note that the following Distance Learning modules may contribute to Programme Code CVPT81, but not to Programme Code CVPT71.

 

CVP224*

Water Utilities Management - Version 2 (DL)

15

CVP229*

Group Project (DL)

15

CVP251*

Management of Water and Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP252*

Water and Environmental Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP253*

Data collection, analysis and research (DL)

15

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

15

CVP265*

Water for Low-Income Communities (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP269*

Solid Waste Management (DL)

15

CVP272*

Low-cost Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

15

CVP278*

Case Study (DL)

15

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (60 credits – Two-years) (DL)

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (60 credits – One-year) (DL)

60

 * by Distance Learning

The right is reserved to withdraw or make amendment to the modules available at the beginning of each session.

CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

4.2    Modules required for each level of programme are shown in the following tables.  (WEM stands for Water and Environmental Management.) 

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), students must choose four modules from the following: 

 

Postgrad Certificate

Compulsory modules

(Three)

Optional modules

(Choose one)

 

WEM

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP202 or CVP252*,

CVP218 or CVP268*.

CVP212 or CVP262*,

CVP215,

CVP219 or CVP269*,

CVP223,

CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP240

CVP265*

CVP272*.

* by Distance Learning

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must choose eight modules from the following: 

 

Postgrad Diploma

Compulsory modules

(Six)

Optional modules

(Choose two)

 

WEM

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP202 or CVP252*,

CVP223 or CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP218 or CVP268*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP228 or CVP229* or CVP278*.

CVP212 or CVP262*,

CVP215,

CVP219 or CVP269*,

CVP240

CVP265*

CVP272*.

* by Distance Learning

 CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must choose nine modules from the following: 

 

MSc

Compulsory modules

(Seven)

Optional modules

(Choose two, but see Paragraph 4.3 below)

 

WEM

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP202 or CVP252*,

CVP223 or CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP218 or CVP268*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP228 or CVP229* or CVP278*,

CVP292 or CVP293 or CVP296* or CVP298*.

CVP212 or CVP262,

CVP215,

CVP219 or CVP269,

CVP240

CVP265*

CVP272*.

* by Distance Learning 

 CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

4.3    Module Numbers CVP251*, CVP252*, CVP253*, CVP262*, CVP265*, CVP268*, CVP269*, CVP272*, CVP273*, CVP278*, CVP296* and CVP298* are studied by Distance-learning.  Some of these (CVP251*, CVP252*, CVP253*, CVP262*, CVP268*, CVP269*, CVP273*, CVP278*, CVP296* and CVP298*) are direct alternatives to modules CVP201, CVP202, CVP227, CVP212, CVP218, CVP219, CVP223, CVP293 and CVP292 respectively, which are taught at Loughborough University.  CVP224* is a direct alternative to CVP223 and CVP273*.  CVP229* is a direct alternative to CVP228 and CVP278*.  Candidates may not study two modules having the same Module Title but taught using different techniques.

4.4    Module Numbers CVP265* and/or CVP272* may be studied in place of CVP215; but candidates may not study CVP215 in addition to either CVP265* or CVP272*. 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Water and Waste Engineering (Distance Learning)

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Water and Waste Engineering (Distance Learning)
Programme code CVPT77
Length of programme MSc: 2-8 years, Diploma: 1-5 years, Certificate: 1-3 years. Delivered by Distance Learning (largely paper-based).
Participants have the option of two start dates: Mid-January and Mid-July.
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/water-waste-dl/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk//learn/wwe.html

 

 

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is likely to be of particular interest to applicants who wish to develop careers in aspects of design, implementation and management of water supply and waste management for low- and middle-income countries.  It aims to:

  • Provide Engineers and Scientists with the knowledge and skills to meet the global challenge of basic services for low- and middle-income countries;
  • Develop participants’ understanding of important aspects of sustainable public health infrastructure and services for all levels of consumers;
  • Equip students with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University. The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single-subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. The Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Awards in Business and Management has also been consulted because of the management content of the WEDC programmes; the list of skills for all Master’s programmes listed in Appendix 2 is of particular relevance.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

 

 

 

 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

Sections 3.1 and 3.2 relate to the outcomes from study for the Master of Science (MSc) award.  Section 3.3 gives details about outcomes from study to achieve the Postgraduate Certificate (PCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PDip) awards.

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

  • the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to public health engineering and ways to integrate various perspectives in project planning
  • the links between water, sanitation and health
  • ways of integrating technical and non-technical considerations into project planning, design, execution and evaluation
  • key issues in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and replicability in planning public health infrastructure and services
  • key issues in relation to social and institutional aspects, particularly for sustainability of water supply and environmental sanitation services
  • major international developments and initiatives, relating to some of the above-mentioned aspects

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • integrate and evaluate multi-disciplinary information relating to water, hygiene and sanitation
  • critically evaluate basic water supply and environmental sanitation options suitable for low- and middle-income countries, and be able to select appropriate options subject to specific constraints
  • critically evaluate key water and sanitation sector reform issues such as new public management, decentralization and public-private partnerships
  • plan appropriate solutions to meet users’ needs and demands for water supply and environmental sanitation.  This will use an interdisciplinary approach, and require application of appropriate techniques for technical, financial and institutional analysis.
  • conduct a programme of research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • apply knowledge gained about water, hygiene and sanitation to real-life situations and realistic scenarios.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to the water, hygiene and sanitation sector
  • apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and propose possible options for solving problems
  • analyse data, check the validity of data, and make appropriate use of data when writing reports
  • communicate effectively in writing essays and reports.  This will include presentation and justification of conclusions from quantitative and qualitative analyses
  • manage time and work to deadlines

 

 3.3       Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2).  An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the general learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students. However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from the Case Study and Research Dissertation are not relevant because none of these modules are options for the Certificate programme.

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma will be the same as those listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

4.1    The programme comprises selections from the following modules that are all studied by Distance Learning:

 (A different programme CVPT79, also called Water and Waste Engineering, allows a mixture of DL and campus-based modules, i.e. 'blended learning'.)

 

Code

 

Module Title

Credit

Weighting

CVP224*²

Water Utilities Management - Version 2 (DL)

15

CVP229*²

Group Project (DL)

15

CVP251*

Management of Water and Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP252*

Water and Environmental Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP253*¹

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)¹

15

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

15

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure - Version 1 (DL)

15

CVP262*¹

Environmental Assessment (DL)¹

15

CVP265*

Water for Low-Income Communities (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP269*

Solid Waste Management (DL)

15

CVP272*

Low-Cost Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management (DL)

15

CVP278*

Case Study (DL)

15

 

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two-year option)³

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (DL) (One-year option)³

60

IMPORTANT NOTES:

* Fully DL module.

¹ Module CVP262 is not an option for students who started their programme after January 2014.  Instead CVP268 can be chosen.

² CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

  

4.2    Modules required for each level of the Water and Waste Engineering programme are shown in the following tables. 

 

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), students must choose the following four modules: 

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

 251, 252

Two of the following:

257, 258, 265, 269, 272

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must choose eight modules from the following: 

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

 251, 252 AND 278

Five of the following:

253, 257, 258, 265, 268 (or 262¹), 269, 272, 273 / [224²], [229²]

 Notes:

¹ Module CVP262 is not an option for students who started their programme in January 2014 or after.

² CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

If a diploma students is planning at some later stage to upgrade his/her diploma to an MSc he/she should to choose to study module CVP253 (Data Collection, Analysis and Research) as part of the diploma because this is a compulsory module for MSc students, who also need to study CVP296/298 (Research Dissertation).

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must choose nine modules from the following:

Compulsory modules

(prefix with CVP)

Optional modules

(prefix with CVP)

251, 252, 253, 278, AND 296/298

Four of the following:

257, 258, 265, 268 (or 262¹) 269, 272, 273 / [224²], [229²]

 Note:

¹ Module CVP262 is not an option for students who started their programme in January 2014.  Instead CVP268 can be chosen.

² CVP224 and CVP229 are only available as options in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Water and Waste Engineering

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Water and Waste Engineering
Programme code CVPT70 (taught) + CVPT79 (mixed: taught and distance learning)
Length of programme CVPT70 - MSc: 1 year full-time, Diploma: 9 months full-time, Certificate: 2-3 months full-time CVPT79 - maximum 8 years
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/water-waste-engineering/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk//learn/wwe.html

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is likely to be of particular interest to applicants who wish to develop careers in aspects of design, implementation and management of water supply and waste management for low- and middle-income countries.  It aims to: 

  • Provide Engineers and Scientists with the knowledge and skills to meet the global challenge of basic services for low- and middle-income countries;
  • Develop participants’ understanding of important aspects of sustainable public health infrastructure and services for all levels of consumers;
  • Equip students with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the “Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

This MSc programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University.  The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single-subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. The Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Awards in Business and Management has also been consulted because of the management content of the WEDC programmes; the list of skills for all Master’s programmes listed in Appendix 2 is of particular relevance.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

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

  • the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to public health engineering and ways to integrate various perspectives in project planning
  • the links between water, sanitation and health
  • ways of integrating technical and non-technical considerations into project planning, design, execution and evaluation
  • key issues in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and replicability in planning public health infrastructure and services
  • key issues in relation to social and institutional aspects particularly for sustainability of water supply and environmental sanitation services
  • major international developments and initiatives, relating to some of the above-mentioned aspects

 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • integrate and evaluate multi-disciplinary information
  • critically evaluate basic water supply and environmental sanitation options suitable for low- and middle-income countries, and be able to select appropriate options subject to specific constraints
  • critically evaluate key water and sanitation sector reform issues such as new public management, decentralisation and public private partnerships
  • plan appropriate solutions to meet users’ needs and demands for water supply and environmental sanitation.  This will include an interdisciplinary approach and application of appropriate techniques for technical, financial and institutional analysis
  • conduct a programme of research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge.

 

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

 

On successful completion of this programme, participants[1]should be able to:

  • apply knowledge gained about water, hygiene and sanitation to real-life situations and realistic scenarios.
  • conduct practical work for laboratory and field analysis of common water quality parameters.

[1] Gaining these practical skills is not applicable to Distance Learners who do not also come to Loughborough.

c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
  • apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and propose possible options for solving problems.
  • analyse data, check the validity of data, and make appropriate use of data when writing reports.
  • critically evaluate the experience[2]of working as a member of a small team: reflecting on and analysing experiences, and critiquing the roles of team members.
  • manage time and work to deadlines.

[2] Experience of working in a group is not gained if the Case Study (DL) or Group Project (DL) module is chosen instead of the Group Project.

 

3.3 Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2). An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students.

However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from the Group Project and Research Dissertation are not relevant because these modules are not options for the Certificate programme.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma the same as those specified above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

4.1    The modules comprising the Programmes are listed below:  The letters (DL) and an asterisk (*) beside the module code indicate modules offered by Distance Learning.  Only those modules specified in Section 4.2 can contribute to the Water and Waste Engineering programmes. 

Module Code

Module Title

Module Weight

CVP201

Management of Water and Sanitation

15

CVP207

Wastewater Treatment

15

CVP215

Small-scale Water Supply and Sanitation

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

15

CVP219

Solid Waste Management

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management - Version 1

15

CVP227

Data collection, analysis and research

15

CVP228

Group Project

15

CVP235

Water and Waste Engineering Principles

15

CVP240

Short Project – Topical Review

15

CVP292

Research Dissertation (60 credits – 20 weeks)

60

CVP293

Research Dissertation (60 credits – 72 weeks)

60

 

Note that the following Distance Learning modules may contribute to Programme Code CVPT79, but not to Programme Code CVPT70.  

 

CVP224*

Water Utilities Management - Version 2 (DL)

15

CVP229*

Group Project (DL)

15

CVP251*

Management of Water and Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP252*

Water and Environmental Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP253*

Data collection, analysis and research (DL)

15

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

15

CVP265*

Water for Low-Income Communities (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP269*

Solid Waste Management (DL)

15

CVP272*

Low Cost Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management (DL)

15

CVP278*

Case Study (DL)

15

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (60 credits – Two-years) (DL)

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (60 credits – One-year) (DL)

60

 * by Distance Learning

The right is reserved to withdraw or make amendment to the modules available at the beginning of each session.

CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

4.2    Modules required for each level of programme are shown in the following tables.  (WWE stands for Water and Waste Engineering.)

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), students must choose four modules from the following: 

 

Postgrad Certificate

Compulsory modules

(Two)

Optional modules

(Choose two)

 

WWE

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP235 or CVP252*.

CVP207 or CVP257*,

CVP215,

CVP223, CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP265*,

CVP218 or CVP268*,

CVP219 or CVP269*,

CVP240,

CVP272*.

 * by Distance Learning

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must choose eight modules from the following: 

 

Postgrad Diploma

Compulsory modules

(Five)

Optional modules

(Choose three)

 

WWE

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP223 or CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP235 or CVP252*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP228 or CVP229* or CVP278*.

CVP207 or CVP257*,

CVP215

CVP265*,

CVP218 or CVP268*,

CVP219 or CVP269*,

CVP240,

CVP272*.

 * by Distance Learning

 CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must choose nine modules from the following: 

 

MSc

Compulsory modules

(Six)

Optional modules

(Choose three, but see Paragraph 4.3 below)

 

WWE

CVP201 or CVP251*,

CVP223 or CVP224* or CVP273*,

CVP235 or CVP252*,

CVP227 or CVP253*,

CVP228 or CVP229* or CVP278*,

CVP292 or CVP293 or CVP296* or CVP298*.

CVP207 or CVP257*,

CVP215

CVP265*,

CVP218 or CVP268*,

CVP219 or CVP269*,

CVP240,

CVP272*.

 * by Distance Learning

 CVP224* and CVP229* are only available in special circumstances.  Please enquire for details.

 

4.3    Module Numbers CVP251*, CVP252*, CVP253*, CVP257*, CVP265*, CVP268*, CVP269*, CVP272*, CVP273*, CVP278*, CVP296* and CVP298* are studied by Distance-learning.  Some of these (CVP251*, CVP252*, CVP253*, CVP257*, CVP268*, CVP269*, CVP273*, CVP278*, CVP296* and CVP298*) are direct alternatives to modules CVP201, CVP235, CVP227, CVP207, CVP218, CVP219, CVP223, CVP293 and CVP292 respectively, which are taught at Loughborough University.  CVP224* is a direct alternative to CVP223 and CVP273*.  CVP229* is a direct alternative to CVP228 and CVP278*.  Candidates may not study two modules having the same Module Title but taught using different techniques.

 

4.4  Module Numbers CVP265* and/or CVP272* may not be studied in place of CVP215; but candidates may not study CVP215 in addition to either CVP265* orCVP272*.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Low Energy Building Services Engineering

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The programme is accredited for further learning for CEng and professional membership by CIBSE and the Energy Institute.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Low Energy Building Services Engineering
Programme code CVPT39/45
Length of programme The programme registration is for a minimum of 1 year (full-time) and 2 years (part-time) and a maximum of 3 years (full-time) and 5 years (part-time).
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/low-energy-building-services/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

  • To provide students with a high quality education in the field of low energy Building Services Engineering and the associated low building design disciplines;
  • To develop a range of key transferable  and technical skills required within Building Services Engineering industry including skills in research;
  • To provide students with deep understanding of the design of mechanical building services systems, the design and operation of buildings, and building thermal comfort;
  • To develop skills in the design and thermal modelling of low energy buildings; and
  • To enable students to develop their own research ideas, a strong approach to problem solving and manage their time effectively.

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

  • QAA Benchmark statements for engineering
  • Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
  • CIBSE Competence Criteria for Corporate Membership (based on the Competence Statements issued by the Engineering Council)
  • University Learning and Teaching Strategy

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 principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow applied to buildings.
  • The factors that influence human thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
  • The process of estimating building thermal loads.
  • The design of hydronic heating systems.
  • The design and psychrometric analysis of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
  • The design and analysis of primary plant, including boilers, refrigeration systems, and combined heat and power systems.
  • The elements of a building energy control system, together with supervisory and local-loop control strategies.
  • Procedures for the commissioning of building energy systems.
  • The role of the architect in building design and the building concept design process.
  • The principles and methods of low carbon building design.
  • The numerical procedures used in building thermal performance models, together with practicable approaches to building thermal modelling.
  • Research methods applicable to the field of building services engineering.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • Analyse, critically appraise and solve both numerical and qualitative problems of a familiar or unfamiliar nature.
  • Generate, collect, and interpret numerical and/or qualitative data.
  • Act independently, or in a group, and be able to adapt to dynamically changing situations that arise from the solution of multi-faceted and evolving design problems.
  • Interpret, categorise, and simplify the representation the sub-systems and zones of a complex building.
  • Identify their own learning needs, plan to meet these needs and evaluate the learning outcomes.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • Conduct a thermodynamic, heat transfer, and/or fluid flow analysis of building thermal systems.
  • Set thermal comfort and indoor air quality design criteria.
  • Calculate building heat loads.
  • Identify suitable control zones for a building.
  • Select primary and secondary system types that operate to meet the desired internal environmental design conditions, and with the minimum of energy use.
  • Determine the thermal capacity of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning secondary systems (including hydronic heating systems).
  • Determine the thermal capacity of primary systems (boilers, refrigeration systems, and combined-heat and power systems).
  • Complete a concept design for a building control system, including the selection of sensors, and local loop and supervisory control strategies.
  • Select valves and dampers that produce a linear static control characteristic.
  • Working from an Architects brief, produce an initial concept design for the layout and form of a building.
  • Develop procedures for the commissioning of building thermal systems.
  • Analyse and select low carbon technologies and design solutions for low carbon buildings.
  • Model and simulate the thermal performance of a building.
  • Perform short research projects, in the field of building services engineering and building energy.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Communicate effectively, graphically and in writing.
  • Communicate effectively, orally.
  • Use information technology (IT), such as word-processors, spreadsheets, presentation packages, email and the world-wide web.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills, including problems where information is limited, contradictory and/or unreliable.
  • Demonstrate numeracy, mathematical skills, and computational skills.
  • Undertake a critical appraisal of their work.
  • Undertake a critical appraisal of the work of their peers.
  • Work effectively as part of a team.
  • Manage workloads and time effectively.

4. Programme structure

For full-time students, the modules will normally be taken as 60 credits per semester.  All modules are compulsory and are taught in one-week blocks except the research project module (CVP313).

Semester One

Code

Title

Weight

CVP301

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

10

CVP305

Building Thermal Loads and Systems

15

CVP306

Building Energy Supply Systems

15

CVP310

Thermal Modelling and Performance Simulation

15

CVP319

Research Methods in Building Performance

10

Semester Two

Code

Title

Weight

CVP302

Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

15

CVP307

Building Control and Commissioning

10

CVP308

Concept Design with 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM)

15

CVP309

Low Carbon Building Design

15

Semester One & Two

Code

Title

Weight

CVP313

Research Project

60

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Infrastructure in Emergencies (Distance Learning)

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert
Programme title Infrastructure in Emergencies (Distance Learning)
Programme code CVPT80
Length of programme MSc: 2-8 years, Diploma: 1-5 years, Certificate: 1-3 years. Delivered by Distance Learning (largely paper-based).
Participants have the option of two start dates: Mid-January and Mid-July.
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

 

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/infrastructure-emergencies-distance-learning/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/learn/iie.html

 

 

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is for graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision, as well as experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to: 

  • Equip participants with appropriate expertise and skills for emergency relief and reconstruction work;
  • Improve knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, design and implementation of a range of infrastructure options for emergency relief and reconstruction; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This programme is taught by the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University. The WEDC Mission Statement is:

Education, training, research and consultancy for improved planning, provision and management of physical infrastructure and services for development in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the needs and demands of the poor.

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single- subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

Sections 3.1 and 3.2 relate to the outcomes from study for the Master of Science (MSc) award. Section 3.3 gives details about outcomes from study to achieve the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) awards.

 

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

  • The stages and types of emergencies, their causes, consequences and key principles of emergency response.
  • Principles and strategies for assessment, planning, financing and management of emergency response.
  • Ethics and accountability in delivering humanitarian assistance.
  • The principles of provision of a range of infrastructure options in an emergency.
  • The  range  of  suitable  technologies,  their  design,  implementation  and management, for water supply and sanitation during emergencies and reconstruction.
  • The design and management of the reconstruction of essential infrastructure post-emergency.
  • How to investigate complex real-life problems in detail and identify possible solutions.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • Explain how emergency situations may occur and their likely consequences.
  • Explain the key principles of working with disaster-affected populations and providing effective humanitarian assistance.
  • Explain the options for a range of infrastructure facilities and services during and following emergencies, and how they should be planned, implemented and maintained.
  • Describe  important  technical  and  non-technical  aspects  of  organising infrastructure provision in emergencies.
  • Describe key features of a range of common emergency water supply and sanitation technologies, and select suitable technologies to meet specific criteria.
  • Describe the standard procedures for assessing, managing and protecting the environment and water resources.
  • Conduct a programme of research, demonstrating originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • Prepare outline designs for simple low-cost water supply and sanitation systems to meet emergency and reconstruction needs.
  • Investigate complex real-life problems in detail and identify possible solutions.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Conduct a literature review, demonstrating critical analysis and using conventions and approaches relevant to providing infrastructure (particularly water supply and sanitation) in emergencies.
  • Apply knowledge and research findings to tackle and propose possible options for solving problems.
  • Analyse data, check the validity of data and make appropriate use of data when writing reports.
  • Communicate effectively in writing essays and reports. This will include presentation and justification of conclusions from quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Manage time and work to meet deadlines.

 

3.3 Intended Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Awards:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Certificate are best defined by combining the intended learning outcomes of each of the four modules chosen to contribute to the programme (see Section 4.2).  An index list of all module specifications can be found at https://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5016.main?dept=CV&dept2=CV

Postgraduate Certificate students should obtain the learning outcomes listed above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme but not to the extent that will be expected of MSc students. However, the learning outcomes arising specifically from Data Collection, Analysis and Research and Research Dissertation are not relevant because these modules are not options for the Certificate programme.

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The intended learning outcomes for studies that contribute to the Postgraduate Diploma will be the same as those specified above (Sections 3.1 and 3.2) for the MSc programme other than those that relate to the Research Dissertation module which is not an option for the Diploma programme.

4. Programme structure

4.1    The following distance learning modules are available for study under this programme:  

(A different programme CVPT83, called Infrastructure in Emergencies (Blended Learning), allows a mixture of DL and campus-based modules.) 

Code

Module Title

Credit Weighting

CVP253*

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)

15

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

15

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

15

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

15

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

15

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

15

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

15

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

15

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

15

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

15

CVP296*

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two-year option)

60

CVP298*

Research Dissertation (DL) (One-year option)

60

Notes:

*  Fully DL module.

¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first for all awards.

 

4.2    Modules required for each level of the programme are as follows: 

For the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

 

None

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

 

 

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

 

 

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

 

 

 ¹ Introductory modules, normally taken first.

 

For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules (Select Four)

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

 

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

 

 

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

 

 

CVP253*²

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)²

 Notes:

 ¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first.

 ²  CVP253 is compulsory for students intending to upgrade to an MSc at a later date.

 

For the award of Master of Science (MSc), students must take the following modules: 

Compulsory modules

Optional modules (Select Three)

CVP280*

Emergencies Management and People (DL)¹

CVP258*

Urban Infrastructure (DL)

CVP283*

Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies (DL)¹

CVP257*

Wastewater Treatment (DL)

CVP281*

Emergency Water Supply (DL)

CVP262*

Environmental Assessment (DL)

CVP282*

Emergency Sanitation (DL)

CVP268*

Integrated Water Resources Management (DL)

CVP253*

Data Collection, Analysis and Research (DL)

CVP273*

Water Utilities Management - Version 1 (DL)

 

 

CVP296*

 

 

CVP298*

AND - Select one of the following

 

Research Dissertation (DL) (Two year option)²

OR

Research Dissertation (DL) (One year option)²

 

 

 Notes:

¹  Introductory modules, normally taken first.

²  Normally the last or penultimate module to be studied.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Air Transport Management

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert (PGDip and PGCert only available as exit award)
Programme title Air Transport Management
Programme code CVPT48
Length of programme Minimum of 1 year (full-time)
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/air-transport-management/

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This MSc programme is intended for students who have some prior knowledge of the air transport industry at honours degree level (or equivalent international degree qualification) and those who wish to take a specialist postgraduate degree in air transport.  The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive, practical and critical understanding of the regulatory, operational and commercial environment of Air Transport Management and equip graduates with a range of transferrable knowledge and advanced research skills that can be applied in the workplace.

Specifically, the programme is designed to:

  • Develop and extend in-depth knowledge and understanding of the structure and operation of the commercial air transport industry from an international perspective, including the regulatory, political and economic environments in which it operates, the processes it employs and the challenges it faces;
  • Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills through exposure to the latest academic research and a rigorous theoretically-informed but industry relevant interdisciplinary approach;
  • Advance an insightful holistic understanding of the air transport industry through research and problem solving;
  • Improve employment prospects through the acquisition of subject specific knowledge, research techniques and professional skills.

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

There is no nationally agreed subject benchmark statement for air transport programmes.  The external and internal benchmark standards which have been devised are based on the relevant accreditation requirements of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the professional body with chartered status, the 3rd Edition of the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (SPEC), and the University's current Learning and Teaching Strategy and the research interests and specialist expertise of the contributing teaching staff.

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:

  • Key air transport management issues facing airports and airlines worldwide;
  • Processes of globalisation, mobility and the demand for air transport;
  • Research methods and data sources of relevance to air transport;
  • Business, operational and marketing issues pertinent to the commercial air transport industry;
  • Aviation policy and regulation, airport planning and operations.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • Identify and apply specialist interdisciplinary knowledge that needs to be exploited to devise and evaluate possible solutions to air transport management challenges worldwide;
  • Undertake, analyse and present tasks or projects in any of the disciplines relevant to the programme;
  • Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills that permit in-depth critical analysis and assessment of practices relating to air transport planning and operations.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • Apply fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of air transport planning and operations in a real world setting;
  • Study the implications of decisions taken within air transport that contribute to (un)acceptable levels of operational performance or social/environmental impact;
  • Understand the interactions and trade-offs that occur between the economic, operational, social and/or environmental performance of air transport and their implications for policy and practice from the local to the global level;
  • Have a critical awareness of the factors affecting the demand for, supply of, and consequences arising from, commercial air transport operations worldwide.
c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) using a variety of media;
  • Work effectively and efficiently both individually and as part of a team;
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills, including problems where information is limited, contradictory, and/or unreliable;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in research ethics, data handling and analysis.

4. Programme structure

All modules are compulsory.

Code

Module Title

Modular Weight

Semester 1

CVP321

Research and Communication

15

CVP340

International Air Transport Management

15

CVP342

Quantitative Analysis for Air Transport

15

CVP345

Airports, Cities and Development

15

Semester 2

CVP341

Airline Operations and Marketing

15

CVP343

Policy, Planning and Design for Air Transport

15

CVP344

Environmental Management and Mitigation for Air Transport

15

CVP346

Aviation Safety

15

Semesters 1 & 2

CVP097

Research Dissertation: Transport

60

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

All modules will be available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specifed in the Module Specification.

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

Not applicable.

Programme Specification

CV MSc Water and Waste Engineering (Blended Learning)

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:

  • Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
  • Module Specifications
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
  • What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate are accredited by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for student intakes in academic years up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.

The MSc is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), for student  intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021, as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Final award MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Programme title Water and Waste Engineering (Blended Learning)
Programme code CVPT79
Length of programme MSc 2-8 years; Diploma 1-5 years; Certificate 1-3 years
UCAS code
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/civil/water-waste/

Additional information about the programme is available from http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk//learn/wwe.html

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

This programme is likely to be of particular interest to applicants who wish to develop careers in aspects of design, implementation and management of water supply and waste management for low- and middle-income countries.  It aims to: 

  • Provide Engineers and Scientists with the knowledge and skills to meet the global challenge of basic services for low- and middle-income countries;
  • Develop participants’ understanding of important aspects of sustainable public health infrastructure and services for all levels of consumers;
  • Equip students with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Research Dissertation module.

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

This specification has taken into account the descriptors for a qualification at Masters (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) levels that are set out in the “Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

WEDC’s postgraduate programmes are multidisciplinary in content so no single-subject benchmarks are wholly applicable to them. There are currently no benchmark statements for Engineering MSc programmes. Although the Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering applies to first degrees in engineering, and not to postgraduate degrees, it has been used to inform the drafting of intended learning outcomes for this programme, with the expectation that postgraduate students attain a higher level than undergraduate students in relevant outcomes. The Subject Benchmark Statement for Master’s Awards in Business and Managementhas also been consulted because of the management content of the WEDC programmes; the list of skills for all Master’s programmes listed in Appendix 2 is of particular relevance.  Note has also been taken of the Engineering Council document The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (published May 2014) for Master Degrees other than the Integrated Masters (MEng) (Accredited as further learning to masters level, partially meeting the educational requirements for CEng).

Following an accreditation visit by the Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in June 2016, the panel recommended that this programme at MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate levels be accredited for student intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  Accreditation recognises that this programme contributes to the academic requirements for CIWEM membership.

Following an accreditation visit in October 2015, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accredited the MSc level of this programme as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  This applies for intakes up to and including academic year 2020 – 2021.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

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

  • the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to public health engineering and ways to integrate various perspectives in project planning
  • the links between water, sanitation and health
  • ways of integrating technical and non-technical considerations into project planning, design, execution and evaluation
  • key issues in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and replicability in planning public health infrastructure and services
  • key issues in relation to social and institutional aspects particularly for sustainability of water supply and environmental sanitation services
  • major international developments and initiatives, relating to some of the above-mentioned aspects

 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

  • integrate and evaluate multi-disciplinary information
  • describe basic water supply and environmental sanitation options suitable for low- and middle-income countries, and be able to select appropriate options subject to specific constraints
  • describe key water and sanitation sector reform issues such as new public management, decentralisation and public private partnerships
  • use an interdisciplinary approach to plan appropriate solutions to meet users’ needs and demands for water supply and environmental sanitation.  This will include use of appropriate techniques for technical, financial and institutional analysis
  • plan, conduct and report a programme of original research

 

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

  • demonstrate practical skills implied in the above statements
  • demonstrate some practical skills relevant to laboratory practical work.

Note: gaining these practical skills is not applicable to Distance Learning modules.

c. Key transferable skills:

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

  • Use literature critically, assessing it against other evidence, including  personal experience
  • Learn from, and contribute to, discussion with other professionals
  • Demonstrate originality in tackling and solving problems
  • Analyse data, check their validity and make appropriate use of data when writing reports
  • Communicate effectively in writing essays and reports.  This will include presentation and justification of conclusions from quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Show basic keyboard skills for word-processing on a computer
  • Work as a member of a small team
  • Manage time and work to deadlines
  • Continue to advance personal knowledge and understanding of relevant current issues, and develop new skills to a high level.

Note: experience of working in a group is not gained if the Case Study module by Distance Learning is chosen instead of the Group Project.

4. Programme structure

As a blended learning programme, students can choose to either undertake a module by distance learning or to be taught at Loughborough.  Students must however have a selection of both taught and distance learning modules throughout their studies.

Please note:

  • if students wish to undertake their studies by distance learning only, they should register onto programme CVPT77 Water and Waste Engineering (Distance Learning),
  • if students wish to undertake their studies taught at Loughborough only, they should register onto programme CVPT70 Water and Waste Engineering.

 

4.1  MSc

4.1.1  COMPULSORY MODULES

Choose either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning:

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP201

Management of Water and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP251

Management of Water and Sanitation

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management

 

OR

CVP273

Water Utilities Management *

15

CVP235

Water and Waste Engineering Principles

 

OR

CVP252

Water and Environmental Sanitation

15

CVP227

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

 

OR

CVP253

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

15

CVP228

Group Project

OR

CVP278

Case Study

 

15

CVP292

Research Dissertation – 20 weeks

or

CVP293

Research Dissertation – 72 weeks

OR

 

 

OR

CVP298

Research Dissertation – one year

or

CVP296

Research Dissertation – two years

 

60

 

 

60

 * Water Utilities Management has an equivalent module which is taught overseas – module code CVPT224.  This module can be selected in place of distance learning module CVP273 only and with prior agreement from the WEDC Programme Director.

 

4.1.2  OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose three modules, either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning, from: 

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP204

Water Source Development

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

CVP207

Waste Water Treatment

 

OR

CVP257

Waste Water Treatment

15

CVP215 **

Small-scale Water Supply and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP272

Low Cost Sanitation

 

15

CVP230

Water Distribution and Drainage Systems

 

OR

CVP265 **

Water for Low-Income Communities

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

OR

CVP268

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

15

CVP219

Solid Waste Management

 

OR

CVP269

Solid Waste Management

15

CVP240

Short Project – Topical Review

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

 ** Students will not be permitted to study both CVP215 and CVP265 as they cover similar material.

 

4.2  Postgraduate Diploma

4.2.1  COMPULSORY MODULES

Choose either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning:

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP201

Management of Water and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP251

Management of Water and Sanitation

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management

 

OR

CVP273

Water Utilities Management *

15

CVP235

Water and Waste Engineering Principles

 

OR

CVP252

Water and Environmental Sanitation

15

CVP227

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

 

OR

CVP253

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

15

CVP228

Group Project

OR

CVP278

Case Study

 

15

 * Water Utilities Management has an equivalent module which is taught overseas – module code CVPT224.  This module can be selected in place of distance learning module CVP273 only and with prior agreement from the WEDC Programme Director.

 

4.2.2  OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose three modules, either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning, from:

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP204

Water Source Development

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

CVP207

Waste Water Treatment

 

OR

CVP257

Waste Water Treatment

15

CVP215 **

Small-scale Water Supply and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP272

Low Cost Sanitation

 

15

CVP230

Water Distribution and Drainage Systems

 

OR

CVP265 **

Water for Low-Income Communities

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

OR

CVP268

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

15

CVP219

Solid Waste Management

 

OR

CVP269

Solid Waste Management

15

CVP240

Short Project – Topical Review

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

** Students will not be permitted to study both CVP215 and CVP265 as they cover similar material.

 

4.3  Post Graduate Certificate

4.3.1  COMPULSORY MODULES

Choose either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning:

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP201

Management of Water and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP251

Management of Water and Sanitation

15

CVP235

Water and Waste Engineering Principles

 

OR

CVP252

Water and Environmental Sanitation

15

  

4.3.2 OPTIONAL MODULES

 Choose two modules, either taught at Loughborough or by distance learning, from:

Module Code and Title

taught at Loughborough

 

 

Module Code and Title

by Distance Learning

Module Weight

CVP204

Water Source Development

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

CVP207

Waste Water Treatment

 

OR

CVP257

Waste Water Treatment

15

CVP215 **

Small-scale Water Supply and Sanitation

 

OR

CVP272

Low Cost Sanitation

 

15

CVP223

Water Utilities Management

 

OR

CVP273

Water Utilities Management *

15

CVP227

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

 

OR

CVP253

Data Collection, Analysis and Research

15

CVP230

Water Distribution and Drainage Systems

 

OR

CVP265 **

Water for Low-Income Communities

15

CVP218

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

OR

CVP268

Integrated Water Resources Management

 

15

CVP219

Solid Waste Management

 

OR

CVP269

Solid Waste Management

15

CVP240

Short Project – Topical Review

 

 

No distance learning equivalent

 

15

 * Water Utilities Management has an equivalent module which is taught overseas – module code CVPT224.  This module can be selected in place of distance learning module CVP273 only and with prior agreement from the WEDC Programme Director.

 ** Students will not be permitted to study both CVP215 and CVP265 as they cover similar material.

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

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

Not applicable.

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