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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Final
PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION
Course summary
Final award
BSc (Hons) Automotive Engineering
Intermediate award
BSc Engineering
Course status
SELECT
Awarding body
University of Brighton
Faculty
Science and Engineering
School
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Location of study/ campus
Moulsecoombe
Partner institution(s)
Name of institution
Host department
1.
Course status
SELECT
2.
3.
Admissions
Admissions agency
UCAS
Entry requirements
HND or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject, normally with an
overall average of 55%.
Include any progression opportunities
into the course.
Applicants with other qualifications and experience will be considered
on an individual basis.
English Language
In addition to technical qualifications all applicants must be proficient
in the use of the English language. International candidates must
possess a suitable English language qualification in line with the
University of Brighton’s English admission requirements. Home
students will normally be expected to possess a suitable GCSE at
grade C or above or an equivalent qualification.
Progression information:
Students from the Foundation degrees in a related subject area run
at the University of Brighton and at the partner colleges will progress
onto the BSc (Hons) programme if they have normally obtained an
overall average of 55%.
Start date (mmm-yy)
Sep-11
Normally September
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Mode of study
Mode of study
Duration of study (standard)
Maximum registration period
Full-time
1 year
4 years
Part-time
2 years
4 years
Sandwich
Other: not applicable
Other: not applicable
Distance
Other: not applicable
Other: not applicable
Course codes/categories
UCAS code
H336
Contacts
Course Leader (or Course
Development Leader)
Dr David J Mason
Admissions Tutor
Mr Chris S Knight
Examination and Assessment
Name
Place of work
Date tenure expires
Dr S Ashenden
University of
Greenwich
September 2013
External Examiner(s)
Prof J Tatler
Examination Board(s)
(AEB/CEB)
Glyndwr University
September 2015
Engineering and Product Design
Approval and review
Approval date
20091
Review date
February 20102
Validation
June
Programme Specification
July 20113
July 20124
Professional, Statutory and
Regulatory Body 1 (if
applicable):
The Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE)
May 2010
May 20155
Professional, Statutory and
Regulatory Body 2 (if
applicable):
The Institution of Engineering
and Technology (IET)
May 2010
May 2015
Professional, Statutory and
Regulatory Body 3 (if
applicable):
1
Date of original validation.
Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years).
3
Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September).
4
Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is
applicable to a particular cohort, please state here.
5
Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.
2
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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Aims
The aims of the course are:
 To provide a sound knowledge of automotive engineering principles and applications appropriate to
a career in the automotive engineering sector.

To produce graduates with skills, knowledge and understanding commensurate with the educational
base of the level of an Incorporated Engineer.

To develop the ability to assimilate and apply automotive engineering principles and business
methods in a competitive environment.

To understand the current practice and limitations, codes of practice, sustainability, environment and
safety issues with the automotive engineering industry.

To provide an in-depth understanding of engine design and experimental methodology and
techniques
 To provide skills to use and critically evaluate appropriate engine modelling and analysis software
Learning outcomes
The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by
students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate 6.
Knowledge and theory
Skills
Includes intellectual skills (i.e.
generic skills relating to
academic study, problem
solving, evaluation, research
etc.) and professional/
practical skills.
QAA subject benchmark
statement (where
applicable)7
6
7
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles in the
development and analysis of engineering solutions to practical automotive
engineering problems.
2. Select and apply appropriate computer based methods and be able to
assess the underlying limitations of particular methods.
3. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of
design principles, methodologies and testing of engines.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of management practices within legal,
professional and ethical constraints.
5. Effectively communicate information within a business and social context.
6. Independently develop knowledge and skills in related disciplines.
7. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of current practice and
limitations, codes of practice and safety issues in the automotive
engineering sector.
8. Apply computer based engineering tools to solve unfamiliar problems in
automotive engineering.
9. Conduct engine tests and analyse and interpret experimental results.
10. Critically evaluate appropriate engine modelling and analysis software.
11. Apply knowledge creatively to generate a range of solutions and make
value judgements.
12. Evaluate technical and business risks within the requirements of
commercial and industrial constraints
13. Plan and manage a programme of work.
UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence, UK-SPEC, published
by the Engineering Council UK, ECUK.
Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.
Please refer to the QAA website for details.
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PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)
Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements,
and what students are required to undertake, are included.
A mapping with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence, UK-SPEC, published by the
Engineering Council UK, ECUK, was employed to derive the learning outcomes for the programme.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Learning and teaching methods
This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any
specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and
teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and
details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used. These will include lectures, tutorials, student
and tutor led seminars, laboratory and computer workshops, projects, group projects, and problem
based learning scenarios requiring specialist research.
The 40 credit Group Project module (XE337) will be used to enhance student-centred learning. This is a
substantially research group project with significant independent effort that is negotiated, designed and
completed in collaboration with at least one identified academic supervisor. Other modules also
incorporate projects and assignments that are carried out in groups to encourage teamwork.
All study is supported by learning materials that are made available to students via a virtual learning
environment (Studentcentral) accessed via the internet.
Learning and Teaching Method
% of Student Effort
Lectures
20%
Tutorials
10%
Laboratory work
10%
Independent study
60%
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods
This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where
to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment
matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.
All modules are assessed using the assessment criteria detailed within the individual modules, which are
linked to the learning outcomes for that module.
A range of assessment methods will be used. Assessment methods include coursework assignments,
laboratory reports, project reports, viva voce and closed book written examinations.
A mixture of formative and summative assessment are utilised throughout the programme. Apart from
formal unseen examinations, assessment is carried out on laboratory work, dissertations, case studies,
design projects and the final year project. Presentation may be by written report, oral presentation, wall
displays or combinations of these. Students are encouraged to use word processing, spreadsheets,
CAD packages and databases whenever appropriate.
Learning Outcome
Assessment method
Module
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
scientific principles in the development
and analysis of engineering solutions to
practical automotive problems.
Examination,
Coursework, project
ME249, ME339,
ME340, XE324
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Number
of credits
60
2. Select and apply appropriate computer
based methods and be able to assess
the underlying limitations of particular
methods
3. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and
comprehensive understanding of design
principles, methodologies and testing of
engines.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of
management practices within legal,
professional and ethical constraints
5. Effectively communicate information
within a business and social context
Coursework, lab work,
project
ME249, ME339,
ME340, XE337
80
Examination ,
Coursework, Project
ME249, ME339,
XE337
70
Coursework, project
XE324, XE337
60
Viva Voce, Poster
display
ME249, XE337,
XE324
80
6. Independently develop knowledge and
skills in related disciplines
Project report,
coursework
ME249, XE337,
XE324
80
7. Demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding of current practice and
limitations, codes of practice and safety
issues in the automotive sector.
Project, coursework,
labwork, practical
ME249, ME339,
XE324, XE337
90
8. Apply computer based engineering tools
to solve unfamiliar problems in
automotive engineering
Computer based
coursework
ME249, XE337
60
9. Conduct engine tests and analyse and
interpret experimental results
Lab work
ME249, ME339,
XE324, XE337
90
10. Apply knowledge creatively to generate
a range of solutions and make value
judgements
11. Design, manufacture and test a
functional automotive product
Coursework, poster
display, project
XE324, XE337
60
Project, Lab work,
coursework
ME249, XE324,
XE337
80
12. Evaluate technical and business risks
within the requirements of commercial
and industrial constraints
13. Plan and manage a programme of work.
Coursework,
examination
XE324
20
Project, coursework,
lab work
ME249, XE324,
XE337
60
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Institutional/ University
All students benefit from:
University induction week
Student Handbook: the University and you
Course Handbook
Extensive library facilities
Computer pool rooms (indicate number of workstations by site)
E-mail address
Welfare service
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Personal tutor for advice and guidance
Course-specific
Additional support, specifically
where courses have nontraditional patterns of delivery
(e.g. distance learning and
work-based learning) include:
In addition, students on this course benefit from:
Research expertise and industrial links of the School through the Centre for
Automotive Engineering (CAE) and the Vetronics Research Centre.
The School’s extensive laboratory facilities including the CAE’s Sir Harry
Ricardo Laboratories and the Flight Simulator.
Industrially relevant projects and assignments through the School’s IAB, KTP
work and other industrial collaborations.
Personal tutor for advice and guidance
Specialist engineering software.
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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
COURSE STRUCTURE
This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and
progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.
This course is available to study as a one-year of full-time study or can be taken part-time over a
minimum of two years. It provides an honours degree pathway to those who have completed a
foundation degree in automotive engineering or a related subject or to those who have completed an
HND.
A single module is 10 credits (equivalent to 100 hours of learning) with full-time students studying for 120
credits each year. The programme structure combines the study of 10, 20 and 40 credit modules for the
year. Part-time students follow the same programme.
Students will take 20 credits at level 2 and 100 credits at level 3. The modules are selected such that the
student will emerge as a graduate with theoretical and practical experience of automotive engineering
systems.
The Group Project module, XE337, provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their
professional and technical competence in executing a complex self-directed group project. Students will
also demonstrate research, analysis, synthesis, technical depth and engineering application within their
chosen area of automotive engineering.
The course learning outcomes have been mapped against Engineering Council’s UKSPEC to ensure
that the competences for IEng status are being met.
Modules
Status:
M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)
C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)
O = Optional (optional modules)
A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional,
statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)
Level8
Module
code
5
ME249
6
Status
Module title
Credit
C
Automotive Instrumentation and Testing
20
XE324
C
Product Innovation and Management
20
6
XE337
C
Group Project
40
6
ME340
C
Power Train Engineering
10
6
ME341
C
Vehicle Design
10
6
ME330
O
Radio and Navigation Systems
10
6
ME334
O
Materials Engineering
10
6
ME339
O
Engineering Simulation
10
8
All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which
corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.
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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION
Award type
Final
Award* Title
BSc
(Hons)
Level
Eligibility for award
Classification of award
Total credits9
Minimum credits10
Ratio of marks11:
Class of award
Automotive Engineering
Select
Total credit 120
Minimum credit at level
of award 120
Levels 5 and 6 (17:83)
Honours degree
Engineering
Select
Total credit 60
Minimum credit at level
of award 60
Level 6 marks
Unclassified degree
Select
Select
Total credit Select
Minimum credit at level
of award Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Total credit Select
Minimum credit at level
of award Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Total credit Select
Minimum credit at level
of award Select
Select
Select
Intermediate BSc
*Foundation degrees only
Progression routes from award:
Award classifications
Mark/ band %
Foundation degree
Honours degree
Postgraduate12 degree (excludes
PGCE and BM BS)
70% - 100%
Distinction
First (1)
Distinction
60% - 69.99%
Merit
Upper second (2:1)
Merit
Lower second (2:2)
Pass
50% - 59.99%
40% - 49.99%
Pass
Third (3)
9
Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award.
Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award.
11
Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding
class of award.
12
Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.
10
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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.
The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the
University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available
from staffcentral or studentcentral).
Specific regulations
which materially affect
assessment,
progression and award
on the course
e.g. Where referrals or repeat
of modules are not permitted
in line with the University’s
General Examination and
Assessment Regulations for
Taught Courses.
The course regulations are in accordance with the University's General
Examination and Assessment Regulations (available from the School Office,
Faculty Office or the Registry)
In addition, the following course-specific regulations apply:
Since this is a one year course the BSc (Hons) classification will be based on
a weighted average of all the modules taken during the year (100CATS Level
6 and 20CATS Level 5).
Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) will be given as follows: 120 CATS for
Stage One and 120 CATS for Stage Two. .
Students can be awarded an exit award of an unclassified degree, BSc
Engineering, if at least 60 CATS at Level 6 has been passed.
Exceptions required by
PSRB
These require the approval of
the Chair of the Academic
Board
Document template revised: 2010
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