Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 01/06/2023
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering
Partner College and School Metallurgy & Materials
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering Full-time
Programme Code 0387
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Aims of the Programme The Educational Aims of the Programme are to:

a) Provide a professionally accredited course of study that is of comparable standard to those offered by other leading European universities, that will attract high quality students, irrespective of race, background, gender or physical disability both from within the UK and from overseas;

b) Educate students to MEng (Hons) level, accredited as meeting in full the educational/knowledge and understanding requirement for CEng registration as detailed in the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (Fourth edition) (AHEP4);

c) Provide students with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles, concepts and mathematics and with practice at using their understanding to formulate and solve complex problems in mechanical engineering;

d) Provide students with a depth of specialised knowledge within a research environment and develop their critical analysis and thinking skills;

e) Enable students to develop the skills necessary to engage in, plan and successfully complete individual and team design projects, and appreciate the economic, social, environmental, ethical and commercial context of their decisions;

f) Produce engineering graduates equipped to play leading roles in industry, the professions and public service, and with the intellectual abilities and transferable skills necessary to further their professional development by personal research or study in preparation for a career as a registered professional engineer.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
By the end of the programme students will have knowledge and understanding in the specific areas of learning of - Science and Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Design and Innovation, The Engineer and Society, and Engineering Practice as required by AHEP 4th Edition (Learning outcomes M1-M18). They will specifically have knowledge and understanding of;
1. Mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles for the solution of complex problems in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. [related to M1]
2. How to formulate and analyse complex problems in Mechanical Engineering to reach substantiated conclusions, and understanding of the limitations of the techniques employed. [related to M2]
3. Computational and analytical techniques relevant to modelling complex Mechanical Engineering problems, and an understanding of their limitations. [related to M3]
4. Sources of technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems in Mechanical Engineering . [related to M4]
5. How a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs are used to design solutions for complex problems in Mechanical Engineering. [related to M5]
6. Integrated or systems approaches to the solution of complex problems in Mechanical Engineering. [related to M6]
7. The environmental and societal impact of Mechanical Engineering solutions to complex problems and how to minimise adverse impact. [related to M7]
8. Ethics in Mechanical Engineering practice and professional codes of conduct. [related to M8]
9. Risk management and mitigations processes for Mechanical Engineering projects. [related to M9]
10. Holistic approaches to the mitigation of security risks. [related to M10]
11. Inclusive approaches to engineering practice and the benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. [related to M11]
12. A range of practical laboratory and workshop suitable for investigating complex mechanical engineering problems. [related to M12]
13. Materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, that are appropriate for use in solutions of mechanical engineering problems. [related to M13]
14. Quality management systems and continuous improvement processes that can be applied to the management of complex problems in mechanical engineering. [related to M14]
15. Engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights that would be relevant to mechanical engineering. [related to M15]
16. The principles of effective team working including team leadership, and tools/processes for monitoring effectiveness of a team. [relates to M16]
17. Effective communication techniques for different audiences and understanding of methods for evaluating effectiveness of the communication. [relates to M17]
18. Methods for planning and recording self-learning and development, and the importance of CPD. [relates to M18]
Lectures, Tutorials, Problem Solving Classes, Exercise classes, Seminars, Computer Laboratories, Laboratory Experiments, Design Projects, Group Projects, Team working, Individual Projects, Practical work and Workshop training, and Independent study
Exams, Coursework, Reports, Essays, Online Assessments/Quizzes, Class Tests, Individual and Group based Design Projects, Computer Modelling Assignments, Work Sheets, Presentations/Posters/Video Presentations, and Prototype Manufacture.
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
By the end of the programme they will have the skills and other attributes to be able to;
1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. [M1]
2. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. [M2]
3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. [M3]
4. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. [M4]
5. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards. [M5]
6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems. [M6]
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire lifecycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts. [M7]
8. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct. [M8]
9. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity. [M9]
10. Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks. [M10]
11. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. [M11]
12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems. [M12]
13. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations. [M13]
14. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems. [M14]
15. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights. [M15]
16. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance. [M16]
17. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used. [M17]
18. Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD. [M18]
Team Working, Individual and Team Projects, Coursework Assignments, Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars, Computer Laboratory, Practical work and Workshop training, and Independent study.
Coursework, Reports, Essays, Individual and Team Presentations, Design & Build, Computer Tests, Computer Modelling Assignment, Presentations, and Exams