Programme Specification
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements: Candidates should normally have at least a second class honours degree in
a relevant subject from a British university or its equivalent; or a qualification recognized by the
University as equivalent.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to introduce and develop state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques relevant
to current and future strategies for the design of mechanical systems and components. Particular
attention will be given to the development of investigative, modeling and computational
strategies. The course covers fluid dynamics, solid structures, advanced and conventional
materials and control systems.
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate specific knowledge in the selected course of study, enabling them to work
effectively with engineers from related disciplines;
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of topics in Mechanical Engineering and closely
related subjects, and be able to use this knowledge in the design of mechanical systems
and components;
• Continue to develop their professional engineering education through CPD programmes
of related areas;
• Work effectively as part of a team;
• Demonstrate clear communication skills and be competent users of IT communication
techniques;
• Pursue research (MSc graduates only);
• Undertake the normal roles of Chartered Engineers in industry (MSc graduates only).
Programme quality indicators:
QAA subject review [www/qaa,org/,]
Subject and Professional Skills
Intended Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Knowledge
Core knowledge of fluid
Lectures, Specified reading,
dynamics, solid structures,
Laboratory classes, Tutorials,
advanced and conventional
Optional modules lectures
materials and of control
systems
Concepts
Lectures, Laboratory classes,
Design, selection and testing
Tutorials, Optional modules
of materials, mechanisms in
lectures
structures, design of flows,
robust control
Techniques
Laboratory classes, Individual
Practical demonstration of
experimental methods for fluid Project and Group Project
supervision, Practical
dynamics and structures.
Competent use of standard and demonstrations, Lectures
How demonstrated
Module examinations, Project
reports, Tutorial performance
Module examination,
Continuous assessment of
written exercises and of oral
presentations
Module-specific laboratory
and project reports, Group
design project assessment,
Individual Project progress
specialized engineering design
tools. Model-based control.
Intended Outcomes
Critical analysis
Critical review of literature,
Critical appraisal of results.
Presentation
Presentation of scientific
results, Participation in
scientific discussion
Appraisal of evidence
Engineering approach,
Scientific method,
Experimental methods, Project
design
and report, Module
examinations
Teaching Methods
How demonstrated
Laboratory and individual
project supervision, Tutorials,
Group Project supervision
Written examinations,
Laboratory reports, Assessed
coursework, Individual and
Group Project progress and
report
Tutorials, Laboratory classes,
Group project supervision,
Project supervision
Group project presentations,
Module assessed coursework,
Individual Project report and
viva
Lectures, Individual and
Group Project supervision,
Group Project surgeries
Written examinations,
Individual and Group Project
reports, Individual Project
viva
Transferable Skills
Intended Outcomes
Managing, reflecting on, and
developing one's own learning
Study skills, Information
management, Developing
specialization and interests,
Project management
Research skills
Literature review,
Experimental design,
Laboratory skills, Data
analysis
Working relationships
Project management,
Organization skills, Time
management, Working in
groups
Data presentation
IT, Analytical and graphical
methods, CAD drawings,
Statistics
Communication skills
Report writing, Scientific
communication
Teaching Methods
How demonstrated
Tutorials and seminars,
Library and IT skills,
project supervision meetings
Course work, group project
assessment, project assessment
Tutorials, problem solving,
lectures, group project work,
project supervision meetings
Group project reports and oral
presentations, course work,
project report, project viva
Management course module,
Project supervision meetings,
group project briefings
Group project assessment,
seminar performance, project
viva
Project supervision meetings,
group project briefings, course
work
Group project presentations,
coursework, course work
reports, project reports, course
examinations
Project supervision meetings,
group project briefings
Group project reports and
project report and viva