Automotive Engineering (with an industrial placement year)
(MEng) Automotive Engineering (with an industrial placement year)
Entry for 2022
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 potential in graduate careers which require expertise in automotive engineering. It aims to engender the ability to integrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, computer-based methods, design, the economic, social and environmental context, and engineering practice to solve a substantial range of engineering problems, some of a complex nature. Much of this ability is acquired through individual and interdisciplinary group projects which benefit from industrial involvement. The final year group project, in particular, is typically based on the international Formula Student competition. Design is an essential component and spans specification, conceptual development, design embodiment, final design, manufacture, marketing and sales. A distinctive characteristic of the course is the general engineering focus of the first year, which aims to provide a solid foundation of engineering knowledge to equip the graduate for work in multidisciplinary teams.
Course learning outcomes
(US1m) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of automotive and related engineering disciplines.
(US2m) Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to the automotive and related engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations.
(US3m) Demonstrate an understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
(US4m) Demonstrate an awareness of developing technologies related to automotive engineering.
(E1m) Able to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
(E2m) Able to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
(E3m) Able to apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
(E4) Demonstrate understanding of, and the ability to apply, a systems approach to engineering problems.
(D1) Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding to investigate and define a problem and identify constraints, including environmental and sustainability limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues.
(D1m) Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
(D2) Demonstrate understanding of customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
(D3) Able to identify and manage cost drivers.
(D4m) Ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs.
(D5) Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure fitness for purpose of a design including production, operation, maintenance and disposal.
(D6) Able to manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.
(S1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the commercial and economic context of engineering processes.
(S1m) Able to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks
(S2m) Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, and their limitations, and how these may be applied appropriately to strategic and tactical issues.
(S3) Demonstrate understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
(S4) Demonstrate awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
(S5) Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
(P1m) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments
(P2) Demonstrate automotive workshop and laboratory skills.
(P2m) Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components
(P3) Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
(P4) Able to research and use technical literature and other information sources.
(P5) Demonstrate awareness of the nature of intellectual property and contractual issues.
(P6) Demonstrate understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
(P7) Demonstrate awareness of quality issues.
(P8) Able to work with technical uncertainty.
(P8m) Able to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints
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.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
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