Programme Specification
BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering (Students undertaking Part B in 2020)
Academic Year: 2020/21
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. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) |
Final award | BEng/ BEng + DIS/BEng + DPS/ BEng + DInts |
Programme title | Product Design Engineering |
Programme code | WSUB02 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake the additional period of study, normally between Parts B and C, leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, the Diploma of International Studies, or the Diploma of Professional Studies. |
UCAS code | H715 / HH1R |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/undergraduate/courses/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:46:39 BST |
1. Programme Aims
This programme seeks to provide a fully accredited engineering degree course that bridges the disciplines of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and product design.
The design content is interdisciplinary and applicable to products, processes and systems. It aims to support the acquisition of design engineering skills and provide an integrating theme to develop goal-directed thinking and problem-solving strategies applicable to a wide range of problems.
• A1. To deliver systematic knowledge and understanding of key aspects of engineering science, manufacturing engineering, innovation and appropriate management techniques.
• A2. To provide opportunities for students to develop appropriate design and project engineering skills.
• A3. To develop the ability to solve engineering problems, some complex, using contemporary ideas and techniques.
• A4. To enable students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
• A5. To gain knowledge of human and project management theory.
• A6. To provide insight into engineering practice and commercial aspects of engineering.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
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UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Oct 2019).
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Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3rd Edition, Jan.2014.
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Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3rd Edition, May 2014.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- K1. the underpinning science, mathematics and other disciplines associated with careers related to product design and manufacturing engineering;
- K2. engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
- K3. the design process and design methodologies;
- K4. codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues as applicable to a career in product design engineering;
- K5. management techniques and business practices and of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
- K6. intellectual property issues and of environmental, legal and ethical issues within the modern industrial world;
- K7. the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes and an awareness of basic mechanical workshop practices.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- C1. define a design engineering problem and generate innovative solutions;
- C2. interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of engineering design problems;
- C3. analyse, objectively evaluate and apply the principles of industrial design, engineering design and manufacturing design to product design and development;
- C4. demonstrate an awareness of form, function, fit, environment and safety as applied to design and manufacture;
- C5. show initiative, innovation and intellect in problem solving.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- P1. manage the design process taking account of customer constraints such as cost, health and safety, risk and environmental issues;
- P2. use appropriate computer software and laboratory equipment;
- P3. research information, generate and evaluate product design ideas;
- P4. communicate product design ideas through the presentation of concept drawings, computer visualisations and conventional sketching;
- P5. prepare engineering drawings, computer visualisations and technical reports and give technically competent oral presentations;
- P6. demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing technology in relation to design and production;
- P7. demonstrate basic organisational and management skills.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- T1. demonstrate a high level of numeracy;
- T2. apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
- T3. communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
- T4. design and implement basic computer-based information systems;
- T5. work independently;
- T6. work in a team;
- T7. organise and manage time and resources effectively.
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Modules (80 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
MAA306 | Mathematics for Manufacturing Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) | 20 |
WSA102 | Engineering Science 1 (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) | 20 |
WSA401 | Product Design (Ergonomics and Visualisation) (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) | 20 |
WSA604 | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) | 20 |
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules (20 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSA400 | Application of CAD for Engineering Designers | 10 |
WSA501 | Intergrating Studies |
10 |
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules (20 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSA504 | Intergrating Studies 1b | 10 |
WSA900 | Electronic and Electrical Technology 1 | 10 |
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory modules (40 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSB501 | Intergrating Studies (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) | 20 |
WSB504 | Application of Product Design (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
Semester 1
Compulsory modules (40 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSB112 | Engineering Science 2 | 10 |
WSB310 | Engineering and Management Modelling | 10 |
WSB400 | Industrial Design | 10 |
WSB610 | Manufacturing Technology | 10 |
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules (40 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
MAB206 | Statistics | 10 |
WSB210 | Manufacturing Management | 10 |
WSB301 | Software Engineering | 10 |
WSB413 | Machine Design | 10 |
4.3 Part I – Optional Placement Year
Code | Title |
WSI010 | Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) (non-credit bearing) |
WSI020 | Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (non-credit bearing) |
WSI035 | Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIntS) (non-credit bearing) |
For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS), Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
Students MUST choose 20 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester One.
Students MUST choose 40 credits of optional modules (O) in Semester Two, with no more than 10 credits from each group.
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Modules (40 Credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC501 | individual Project (Sem 1: 20 credits; Sem 2: 20 credits) | 40 |
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules (20 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC200 | Enigineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality | 10 |
WSC407 | Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering | 10 |
Optional Modules (students should select modules totalling 20 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC201 | Organisational Structure & Strategy | 10 |
WSC401 | Design Methods and Communication | 10 |
WSC600 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technology 1 | 10 |
WSC606 | Additive Manufacturing and Product Development | 10 |
WSC900 |
Computer Control and Instrumentation |
10 |
Semester 2
Optional Modules (Students should select modules totalling 40 credits, with no more that 10 from each group)
Group A
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC106 | Finite Element Analysis | 10 |
MPC012 | Polymer Engineering - Processing and Manufacture | 10 |
Group B
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC203 | Manufacturing Planning & Control | 10 |
WSC206 | Product Innovation Management | 10 |
Group C
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC300 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 10 |
WSC603 | Metrology | 10 |
Group D
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC610 | Healthcare Engineering | 10 |
WSC700 | Sports Engineering | 10 |
Group E
Code | Title | Credits |
WSC911 | Industrial Machine Vision | 10 |
All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.
4.5 Study Overseas
Students may choose to study Part C – Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution. The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved in advance by the Programme Director. The proposed programme of learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a modular weight of 20.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.
To meet PSRB requirements students must achieve a minimum of 100 credits in each part with the remaining modules achieving a mark no lower than 10 percentage points below the usual pass mark.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Part B and Part C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The overall average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine the degree classification.