MMPT26 & MMPT27
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 20112012 session and should be read in conjunction with University Regulation XXI and
the relevant Module Specifications. These Programme Regulations may be subject to
change from time to time. Notice of change will be given by the School responsible
for the programme.
1.
2.
STRUCTURE
1.1
The programme is the responsibility of the Wolfson School of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering, and leads to the award of MSc, Postgraduate
Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).
1.2
The programme is based at Loughborough and is normally of twelve months’
duration full-time, or over a period of not more than eight years if taken parttime. The maximum period of part-time study for a Diploma is 5 years or 3
years for a Certificate.
1.3
The full-time programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules, and a 60
credit individual project.
1.4
The part-time programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60
credit individual project.
DEGREE MODULES
The modules comprising the programme are:
Code
MMP104
MMP233
MMP237
MMP330
MMP438
MMP409
MMP501
MMP504
MMP600
MMP637
Title
Modular Weight
Automation and Virtual Engineering
Lean & Agile Manufacture
Engineering Management & Business Studies
Product Lifecycle Management – Software Support
The Innovation Process & Project Management
Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context
Major Project (full-time)
Major Project (part-time)
Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Technology
Rapid Prototyping, Tooling & Manufacturing
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
60
15
15
MMPT26 & MMPT27
3.
2.1
The School reserves the right to withdraw or make amendments to the list of
subjects at the beginning of each session.
2.2
Students may exchange any of the normal modules with modules from
another Programme with the agreement of the Postgraduate Programme
Director.
PROJECTS
3.1
4.
The taught modules are normally prerequisites for the Project module, which
is an individual project under the direction of a supervisor nominated by the
Programme Director.
ASSESSMENT
4.1
Each module in the programme will be assessed and credit awarded in
accordance with the levels of achievement specified in Regulation XXI
Postgraduate Awards.
4.2
The eligibility of candidates on the Programme for the award of the Degree of
Master, PGDip or PGCert, and for distinction in these awards, will be in
accordance with Regulation XXI Postgraduate Awards.
4.3
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XXI Postgraduate
Awards for candidates who have the right of re-examination to undergo reassessment in the University’s special assessment period.
March 2011