Programme Specification
Taught Component of the PhD Research Programme in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Application
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | PGDip/PGCert |
| Programme title | Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications |
| Programme code | TTRM14 |
| Length of programme | The taught component comprises taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits. Certain modules are delivered by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and University of Nottingham (UoN) The duration of the taught component is two years from registration for the MPhil/PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications. Candidates who have completed part or all of the taught component but who subsequently do not complete the requirements for the award of PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications may be eligible for the award of PGDip or PGCert. |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:53:47 BST |
1. Programme Aims
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
c. Key transferable skills:
4. Programme structure
4.1 Entry prior to October 2014
COMPULSORY MODULES
|
CODE
|
ModuleTitle
|
Modular Weight |
|
08 22831 |
The Energy System (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15322 |
LM Measurement Techniques (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 18003 |
Marketing and TQM (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20706 |
Business Methods, Economics and Strategy (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19682 |
Effective Project Management (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19688 |
Materials for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance (LU) |
20 |
|
TTP302 |
Vehicle Systems Analysis (LU) |
20 |
20 credits from the following list, with at least 10 credits from UoN
|
04 15492 |
Powder Handling and Processing (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15493 |
Molecular Delivery (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17136 |
Advanced Reaction Systems A (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17137 |
Advanced Reaction Systems B (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17684 |
Materials for Sustainable Environmental Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19298 |
Process Engineering Fundamentals (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19689 |
Materials for Energy Generation and Storage (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20323 |
EngD8 Colloid Chemistry and Rheology (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 16807 |
Continum Mechanics (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 20445 |
Computation Methods and Frontier (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 28585 |
Fuel Cell Engineering (UoB taught with UCL) |
10 |
|
04 26512 |
Chemical NanoEngineering (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 26226 |
Advanced Electrochemical Applications (UoB) |
10 |
|
F14FBB |
From the Bench to the Bank (UoN) |
20 |
|
MM4CRM |
Conservation and Recycling of Materials (UoN) |
10 |
|
JESS Summer School, Greece |
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|
04 27444 |
Intro to Battery Technologies (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 27445 |
Intro to High-temp Fuel Cells and Electrolysers (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 27446 |
Intro to Low-temp Fuel Cells and Electrolysers (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 26223 |
Introduction to Electrochemistry (UoB) |
10 |
4.2 Entry from October 2014
COMPULSORY MODULES
|
CODE |
Module Title |
Modular |
|
08 22831 |
The Energy System (UoB) |
10 |
|
|
Fuel Cell Safety 1 (UoB, taught by UU) - running 17/18 |
10 |
|
|
Fuel Cell Safety 2 (UoB, taught by UU) - running 17/18 |
10 |
|
04 26222 |
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20706 |
Business Methods, Economics and Strategy (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19682 |
Effective Project Management (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19688 |
Materials for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
50 credits from the following list,
|
CODE |
Module Title |
Modular |
|
04 19689 |
Materials for Energy Generation and Storage (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 28585 |
Fuel Cell Engineering (UoB taught with UCL) |
10 |
|
04 26512 |
Chemical NanoEngineering (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 26226 |
Advanced Electrochemical Applications (UoB) |
10 |
|
MM4CRM |
Conservation and Recycling of Materials (UoN) |
10 |
|
03 26219 |
Techniques for Fuel Cell Characterisation (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 18003 |
Marketing and TQM (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 23637 |
Public Engagement and Awareness in Energy (UoB) |
10 |
|
|
JESS Summer School, Greece |
|
|
04 27444 |
Intro to Battery Technologies (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 27445 |
Intro to High-temp Fuel Cells and Electrolysers (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 27446 |
Intro to Low-temp Fuel Cells and Electrolysers (JESS) |
10 |
|
04 26223 |
Introduction to Electrochemistry (UoB) |
10 |
|
MM4AMC |
Advanced Materials Characterisation (UoN) |
10 |
|
MM4AUM |
Automotive Materials (UoN) |
10 |
|
K14CHP |
Combined Heat and Power Systems (UoN) |
10 |
|
M14108 |
The Politics of Climate Change (UoN) |
10 |
|
K1DRE1 |
Renewable Energy Technology 1 (UoN) |
10 |
|
K1DRE2 |
Renewable Energy Technology 2 (UoN) |
10 |
|
MM4SET |
Surface Engineering Technology (UoN) |
10 |
|
TTP401 |
Sustainable Vehicle Powertrains (LU) |
20 |
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle Functional Performance (LU) |
20 |
|
TTP302 |
Vehicle Systems Analysis (LU) |
20 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 Re-assessment of modules delivered by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.
