Programme Specification
MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (2019 and 2020 entry)
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 | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body |
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Final award | MEng/MEng + DIS + DIntS + DPS |
Programme title | Automotive Engineering |
Programme code | TTUM02 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters, or 10 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These can occur between Parts B and C (Route ABICD), or Parts C and D (Route ABCID). |
UCAS code | H343/H342 |
Admissions criteria | MEng: /study/undergraduate/courses/a-z/automotive-engineering-meng/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:48:59 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To supply the automotive industries with graduates that have a comprehensive grounding in the automotive engineering disciplines, who can also demonstrate that they can apply their knowledge and skills effectively to complex engineering problems and offer the potential to become leaders in their chosen field.
- To provide a broad-based and in-depth education in topics of relevance to automotive engineering via an understanding of:
- selected engineering science topics, and
- the application of fundamental principles to engineering analysis, and
- the design and development of complex engineering products, sub-systems and systems.
- To maintain programme content and coverage that is up-to-date and responsive to developments in Higher Education and industry and informed by department research activities.
- To develop the students' sense of responsibility and competence by exposure to a range of experiences including whole vehicle testing and design, opportunities for industrial training, group work, independent group work, individual project work and opportunities to study abroad.
- To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication and the ability to work independently.
- To produce graduates with a wide appreciation of the ethical, economic, social and environmental aspects of Automotive Engineering.
- To develop the students' ability to work successfully in a group, sometimes multi-disciplinary, on open-ended engineering problems.
- To develop the students' commitment to life-long learning and enthusiasm for the relevant engineering discipline through the provision of exciting and challenging programme content.
- To demonstrate the importance of professional engineering and highlight the route to professional registration.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
The following reference points were used in creating the programme specification:
The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ); the Engineering subject benchmarks statement; the University Learning and Teaching Strategy; the EC (UK) Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC); The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Educational Base; our Industrial Advisory Committee.
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:
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
4. Programme structure
54.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTA003 |
Thermofluids (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
TTA014 |
Computing (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
TTA207 |
Vehicle Systems and Design (# Depending on circumstances) (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
4.1.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAA104 |
Engineering Mathematics 1 |
10 |
MPA017 |
Engineering Materials |
10 |
TTA107 |
Vehicle Design and Development (# Depending on circumstances) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.1.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAA204 |
Engineering Mathematics 2 |
10 |
TTA001 |
Engineering Mechanics |
10 |
TTA104 |
Elasticity |
10 |
TTA200 |
Risk Analysis |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
Note: For students commencing Part A or joining a cohort COMMENCING PART A FROM 2020/21 ONWARDS, TTA200 is a compulsory module and there is no LANxxx optional module.
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
4.2.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTB208 |
Structural Design Project # (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
TTB210 |
Advanced Powertrain Systems (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
4.2.2 (a) Semester 1
Note: For students commencing Part A or joining a cohort COMMENCING PART A FROM 2020/21 ONWARDS, TTB100 is a compulsory module and there is no LANxxx optional module.
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAB104 |
Engineering Mathematics 3 |
10 |
TTB002 |
Dynamics and Vibration |
10 |
TTB204 |
Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
TTB100 |
Systems Reliability Assessment |
10 |
TTB207 |
Machine Elements and Automotive Materials |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.2.2 (b) Semester 1
For students commencing Part B, or joining a cohort COMMENCING PART B IN 2020/21
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAB104 |
Engineering Mathematics 3 |
10 |
TTB002 |
Dynamics and Vibration |
10 |
TTB204 |
Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
TTB207 |
Machine Elements and Automotive Materials |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 10)
Select one module to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 65.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LANxxx |
Language Module |
10 |
TTB100 |
Systems Reliability Assessment |
10 |
4.2.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTB039 |
Ground Vehicle Aerodynamics |
10 |
TTB107 |
Vehicle Loading and Suspensions |
10 |
TTB202 |
Control Engineering |
10 |
TTB211 |
Electrotechnology (# coursework depending on circumstances) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.3 Part I Modules:
Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS)
Diploma in International Studies (DIntS)
Diploma in Professional Studies Modules (DPS)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTI001 |
Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non credit bearing) |
120 |
TTI002 |
Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non credit bearing) |
120 |
TTI003 |
DPS Industrial Training Placement (non credit bearing) |
120 |
4.3.1 Ten Semester Programme
In accordance with Regulation XI, students can undertake a placement, leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or if taken at a University overseas the Diploma in International Studies.
Participation in a placement, or study abroad, is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance in Parts A and B (and depending upon the route of study Part C).
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
4.4.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC100 |
Management (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
TTC101 |
Vehicle Concept Definition and Design # (Sem 1: 20 credits; Sem 2: 20 credits) |
40 |
4.4.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (as listed in 4.4.1)
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30 or 40)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
TTC040 |
Noise Control |
10 |
TTC053 |
Stress and Structural Analysis |
10 |
TTC066 |
Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation |
10 |
TTC102 |
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (# coursework depending on circumstances) |
10 |
TTC103 |
Sensor Fusion for Intelligent Vehicles |
10 |
4.4.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (as listed in 4.4.1)
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30 or 40)
To bring the total modular weight for the Part C to 120 credits.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC002 |
Finite Element Methods |
10 |
TTC054 |
Principles of Composite Materials and Structures |
10 |
TTC064 |
Vehicle Engine Analysis |
10 |
TTC068 |
Crashworthiness |
10 |
TTC201 |
Machine Intelligence |
10 |
TTC202 |
Battery Technology |
10 |
UMC |
Module from the University Module Catalogue, at an appropriate level |
10 |
Note: A language may only be selected from the University Module Catalogue, if language was not already taken during Part A or Part B.
4.5 Part D - Degree Modules
4.5.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD003 |
Automotive Group Project # (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
4.5.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD012 |
MEng Auto Project Preparation |
10 |
TTD201 |
Business Model # |
10 |
++TTD100 |
Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability |
10 |
++ If TTA200 or TTB100 was not taken in Parts A and B respectively, then TTD100 must be taken as a compulsory module instead of TTD201.
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
To bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 60.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD014 |
Experimental Fluid Mechanics |
10 |
TTD017 |
Vehicle Handling |
10 |
TTD100 |
Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability |
10 |
TTD101 |
Vehicle Energy Technology |
10 |
TTD106 |
Autonomous Vehicles |
10 |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
4.5.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD010 |
MEng Auto Project # |
50 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULE (none)
The total modular weight for Part D is 120 credits.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1.1 For students commencing Part A or joining a cohort commencing Part A FROM 2019/20 ONWARDS, in order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
- Accumulate a minimum of 120 credits from the Part.
- Achieve a minimum overall average for the Part of 55%.
5.2 Subject to the exception specified below, provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment to undergo re-assessment in the University's Special Assessment Period (SAP) (unless SAP exemption [marked #] is involved).
- Where a candidate accumulates fewer than 60 credits in a Part of a programme, reassessment in the relevant Part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.
- If following reassessment a candidate fails to meet the requirements for progression from Part C to Part D, he/she may be eligible for the award of B.Eng provided the candidate takes, in addition, Project modules TTC001 and TTC007, and accumulates at least 80 credits from Part C and at least 30% in all remaining modules. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the (BEng) ratio Part B: 33.3 : Part C: 66.7 to determine the Final Programme Mark.
- Any candidate who fails to qualify for the award of the Extended Honours Degree in Part D may, at the discretion of the Examiners, be awarded a B.Eng in Automotive Engineering with a classification based on the candidate’s performance in Parts B and C, together with a Project using modular weightings appropriate to the B.Eng Programme.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' overall degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks on each Part will be combined in the (MEng) ratio (Part B 15: Part C 40: Part D 45) to determine the Final Programme Mark.