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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


TEME-AFM10: MSc Engineering Design

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING DESIGN

Mode of attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 10 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME30294 Product design and development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40057 Finite element analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40212 Biomimetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME50344 Engineering systems simulation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX50214 Professional skills for engineering practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50316 Project phase 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME50336 Engineering project management (MSc) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME50350 Materials in engineering design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME50379 Advanced computer aided design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX50180 Conceptual design group activity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50185 Dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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