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FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to produce engineering graduates who are equipped for success and leadership in graduate careers which require expertise in electrical or electronic engineering such as in: power generation and distribution, communications, space technologies, manufacturing, automotive, transport and aerospace sectors. It aims to engender the ability to practice and integrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics, applied science, computer-based methods and design from within the global: economic, social, ethical and environmental context. Much of this ability is acquired through individual and interdisciplinary group projects, which benefit from industrial involvement. Design is an integrating feature that spans specification, conceptual development, design embodiment, final design, manufacture, marketing and sales. A distinctive characteristic of the course is education in: corporate planning, financial control and investment appraisal, which aims to create leaders for industry with a solid foundation in the engineering discipline that are equipped with the ability to assemble and manage economically successful multidisciplinary teams

Course learning outcomes

(SM1m) A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, and an understanding and know-how of the scientific principles of related disciplines, to enable appreciation of the scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies.

(SM2m) Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

(SM3m) Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively.

(SM4m) Awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.

(SM5m) A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations.

(SM6m) Understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively in engineering projects.

(EA1m) Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes.

(EA2m) Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques.

(EA3m) Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action.

(EA4m) Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems.

(EA5m) Able to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.

(EA6m) Ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of unfamiliar problems.

(D1m) Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics.

(D2m) Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards.

(D3m) Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies.

(D4m) Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal.

(D5m) Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes.

(D6m) Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences.

(D7m) Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.

(D8m) Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs.and an awareness that these may differ internationally.

(ET1m) Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering, a knowledge of professional codes of conduct and how ethical dilemmas can arise.

(ET2m) Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes.

(ET3m) Knowledge and understanding of management techniques, including project and change management, that may be used to achieve engineering objectives, their limitations and how they may be applied appropriately.

(ET4m) Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate.

(ET5m) Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues, and an awareness that these may differ internationally.

(ET6m) Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, risk assessment and risk management techniques and an ability to evaluate commercial risk.

(ET7m) Understanding of the key drivers for business success, including innovation, calculated commercial risks and customer satisfaction.

(EP1m) Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc) with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering.

(EP2m) Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes, or products, with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components.

(EP3m) Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills.

(EP4m) Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources.

(EP5m) Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues.

(EP6m) Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.

(EP7m) Awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement.

(EP8m) Ability to work with technical uncertainty.

(EP9m) A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments.

(EP10m) Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.

(EP11m) Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

Demonstrate an understanding of different roles within a team, and the ability to exercise leadership

Demonstrate high level transferable skills in oral and written communication; the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval; the ability to monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an ongoing basis; and to learn independently.

Full-time course composition