Year 1
The programme involves 180 credits of study at Level 7 with flexibility to meet your individual development needs. The core modules are complemented by negotiated study and a 60-credit design dissertation project.
During the first two semesters of this one-year programme you will explore systems design, product modelling, design management, and the strategies and tactics of modern design practice. You will develop competency in computer-aided engineering and design practice through a project-based learning approach and learn about design research and the methods used to create new insights and understanding of design science.
In the final semester you will complete a 60-credit dissertation project that allows you to carry out a substantial research investigation on a topic of your choice and demonstrate innovation and creativity in the development of novel solutions to challenging problems.
During the programme you will start recording and planning your professional development to assist any future application for CEng registration.
Core modules
Engineering Research Methods and Professional Development (ENGR501)
You will use a methodical approach to engineering research that helps identify and define projects that are practically realistic and academically worthwhile. You will plan your research project and select ethically suitable quantitative and qualitative research methods. Your progression towards professional registration will be appraised and plans made for your personal development.
Computer Aided Engineering (MECH539)
This module will develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary finite element analysis (FEA), kinematic analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques applied in the context of the engineering design process. The module will put emphasis on the importance of validated and verified approaches to computer aided engineering analysis and associativity with the CAD model of the technical system.
Advanced Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology (MECH551)
This module develops an enhanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary engineering materials (metals and alloys, polymers, composites, rubbers, ceramics and glass and nanomaterials). Students will investigate product failure; critically evaluate a broad range of alternative materials; and use the principles of eco-design for sustainable development to optimise material usage.
Advanced Engineering Design Practice (MECH552)
This module will develop your knowledge of Design Science - the knowledge base of engineering design that includes design thinking; design methodologies; theories of technical systems; and the strategies, tactics, and tools of contemporary engineering design practice. You will also develop proficiency in the use of industrial standard CAD tools through a team-based design task.
Advanced Engineering Design Project (MECH553)
This module will further advance your knowledge and understanding of contemporary strategies, tactics, and tools of engineering design practice. Working in a team, you will develop environmentally sustainable solutions to a complex design challenge. You will demonstrate innovation and creativity in the use of technology and present your proposed solutions using industrial standard CAD tools.
MSc Dissertation (PROJ517)
You will demonstrate practical skills and knowledge of research methods to plan and implement high quality research. You will carry out a substantial research investigation on a topic of your choice and report upon the aims, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and conclusions through a high quality, scholarly and professional write-up of the project, either as a formal dissertation or journal paper.
