Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop thorough knowledge and leading edge technical expertise in the application of advanced chemical engineering concepts to complex engineering problems.
• To deepen knowledge in specialist areas of chemical engineering, particularly process and product design, optimisation and key industrial techniques to prepare graduates for professional careers in the process and related industries that enhance our health, standard of living and the use of resources.
• To equip graduates with advanced knowledge of optimal process design, sustainability, and research and development methodologies.

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

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) accreditation guidance, February 2019.

QAA subject Benchmark Statement Engineering (Master’s) 2015.

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:

K1 Process design, operation, mathematic modelling and optimisation of chemical engineering processes

K2 Research techniques including information retrieval, project planning and experimental design

K3 Appropriate analytical/theoretical, experimental and numerical methods to solve and critically evaluate problems in chemical engineering and related areas

K4 Management and decision-making concepts to help address practical engineering problems

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

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

C1 Formulate, analyse and solve complex chemical engineering problems to support substantiated conclusions

C2 Develop an effective and achievable engineering design plan in the context of the chemical industries

C3 Critically evaluate solutions to numerical and practical chemical engineering problems

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

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

P1 Apply experimental or numerical methods to generate data and solve complex chemical engineering problems

P2 Apply technical knowledge to interpret and evaluate alternative options to balance costs, benefits, safety and environmental impact

P3 Plan, design and execute a chemical engineering project and communicate the results

P4 Source, analyse and apply relevant chemical engineering literature to solve complex technical problems

c. Key transferable skills:

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

T1 Communicate effectively in verbal, written and visual forms

T2 Integrate and evaluate information from a range of sources

T3 Formulate and solve complex practical and numerical problems using qualitative and quantitative methods informed by appropriate sources

T4 Plan and optimise the use of resources and time for project planning and self-learning

T5 Work effectively as part of a team

T6 Undertake safe and effective laboratory practice

4. Programme structure

Semester 1 and 2, 2020/2021 (January/February 2021)

Compulsory modules (30 credits) 

Semester 2, 2020/2021 (February to June 2021)

Compulsory module (15 credits) 

Optional modules (Students should select either two or three modules totalling 30 or 45 credits) 

Semester 3, 2020/2021 (June to September 2021)

Compulsory module (60 credits) 

Semester 1, 2021/2022 (October 2021 to January 2022)

Compulsory module (15 credits) 

Optional modules (If students selected three optional modules in Semester 2, 2020/2021 they should select one module from the list below, totalling 15 credits. If students selected two optional modules in Semester 2, 2020/2021, they should select two modules from the list below, totalling 30 credits) 

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