Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The overall aim of this programme is to develop students with core knowledge, skills and attributes able to work effectively and progress rapidly in manufacturing industries. This is undertaken through taught courses that cover the essential engineering and management disciplines supported by practical and transferable skills development.

Specific aims are:    

•      A1.   To produce engineering graduates ready to play a substantial role in manufacturing companies through a combination of technical, commercial and social awareness.

•      A2.   To provide a foundation for graduates wishing to progress to professional engineering status.

•      A3.   To deliver core subjects in engineering science, mathematics, manufacturing processes and technologies that underpin a career in manufacturing engineering.

•      A4.   To provide a high quality educational experience for students in a programme of study which combines wide ranging aspects of manufacturing technologies, manufacturing management, design for manufacture and engineering design

•      A5.   To develop analytical and transferable skills that will enable graduates to solve problems individually and in teams, and gain employment in a wide variety of professions, and thereby make a valuable contribution to society and wealth creation.

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

• UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) – ‘Subject Benchmark Statement for Engineering’, (Feb.2015). 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘UK-SPEC, UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence’, 3^rd Edition, Jan.2014. 

• Engineering Council (UK). ‘The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’, 3^rd 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 a career in manufacturing engineering;
• K2.   Engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models;
• K3.   Codes of practice, industry standards and quality issues applicable to a career in manufacturing engineering;
• K4.   Management techniques to organise manufacturing engineering activities and an understanding of the commercial and economic context of an engineering business;
• K5.   The importance of sustainable development, legal, ethical and intellectual property issues within the modern industrial world;
• K6.   The characteristics of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and technologies.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

• C1.   Identify a manufacturing related problem, evaluate its requirements and generate innovative solutions that consider a range of constraints including production capabilities, sustainability and economics;
• C2.   Apply appropriate methods (including analytical and computational methods) to model and assess such solutions;
• C3.   Apply mathematical and scientific methods to the analysis of manufacturing related problems making appropriate allowance for uncertainty in the available data;
• C4.   Appreciate the role and constraints of engineers in other disciplines.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

• P1.   Use appropriate computer software and computational techniques;
• P2.   Use appropriate laboratory and mechanical workshop equipment competently and safely;
• P3.   Research information relating to manufacturing technologies and their management;
• P4.   Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports and give technical presentations;
• P5.   Demonstrate organisational and management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

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

• T1.   Apply creative and structured approaches to problem solving;
• T2.   Gather and collate key technical information from a range of sources;
• T3.   Communicate effectively through written, graphical, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• T4.   Operate and apply a range of computer based information systems;
• T5.   Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis and learn independently;
• T6.   Work in a team and understand the different roles;
• T7.   Structure, plan and manage individual and group projects and activities.

4. Programme structure

4.1    Part A - Introductory Modules

 
4.2 Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3    Part I – Optional Placement Year

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 options (O) in Semester One and 20 credits in Semester Two.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups A, B or C with no more than ONE module from each group.

TWO modules (20 credits) must be selected from Groups D, E, F OR G with no more than ONE module from each group.

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

4.5  Studies Overseas

Students may choose to study Part C - Semester One 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 10 credits.

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.

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 Parts 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.