PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
MSc Rail Integrated Design Management
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate.
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme
specification is applicable:
2012 intake onwards
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Engineering Science
Parent Department:
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address:
(if applicable)
Method of study:
Part-time
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
Length of the programme:
3 calendar years part-time
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
Masters Level (Level 7)
(see Guidance notes)
Brief outline of the structure of the
programme
and
its
assessment
methods:
(see guidance notes)
Students must take 120 credits of taught modules which are
assessed through a combination of written examinations and
coursework. In Year 1 students are required to take 60 credits of
compulsory modules; in Year 2 they must select modules worth
60 credits from the optional modules listed later. In Year 3 the
dissertation on the individual research project is worth 60
credits and has a guide length of 10,000 – 15,000 words.
Board of Examiners:
Name of Board of Examiners:
Rail Management
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Joint Board of Moderators (to be applied
for)
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit: 2015
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
To provide students with:
•
A specialised understanding of the requirements and management of the integration of multidiscipline designs within the rail environment;
•
A detailed understanding of the principles and techniques of system engineering (integration) and
their application within both rail system engineering and the built environment;
•
Knowledge and understanding of principles of assurance and compliance as defined and applied
within the rail environment;
•
The awareness and understanding of disciplines outside of the student’s core discipline skills and
the respective outward reaching contact / interface integration points of each;
•
The awareness and understanding of supporting pan design disciplines as Engineering Safety
Management, EMC, Human Factors and Sustainability;
•
The level of advanced skills necessary to integrate complex and high risk multi-functional designs
within the rail industry;
•
To progress career towards senior engineering management and director positions within the
industry.
•
(A recognised academic matching section for those working towards Chartered Engineer Status
within UK).
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding,
qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1.
Refreshment of and knowledge
gap closing of Basic Mathematics and
Physics relevant to engineering
disciplines.
2.
The fundamental concepts,
principles and theories of system
integration as applied to rail multidiscipline designs.
3.
Management processes related
to technical integration and associated
analytical / investigative approaches.
4.
Development of the
progressive and pervasive case for
risk based assurance and associated
compliance and safety validation.
5.
The role of the design
integrating manager and its context
within the hierarchy of projects and
industry.
6.
General / working engineering
knowledge of individual’s non-core
disciplines including pan design
technical supporting functional
principles together with outward
reaching contact points.
Acquisition of 1 to 5 and pan design elements of 6 is
through the first mandated stage of the programme
(certificate level). These are achieved through
reading, lectures / tutorials, group projects, problem
solving coursework and essays.
Acquisition of 6 is through the module options stage
of the programme (diploma level). This is achieved
as per 1 to 5 above but includes site technical visits
and ‘hands on’ experience with key components and
system elements.
Assessment:
Tests of the module knowledge base is through
unseen written examination (1) and 2 to 6 through a
range of essays, mini reports, project reports,
presentations and design submissions.
Test of the overall knowledge base and the
understanding of integration is through formal
research and investigation of a given technical
problem or issue leading to the student’s
conclusions within a formal dissertation (MSc level).
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Plan, conduct and report on an
investigation.
2. Analyse and solve technical
problems.
3. Design systems and components.
4. Creative and innovative.
5. Use and test hypotheses.
6. Evaluate designs, processes and
products
7. Make use of information and data
from variety of sources.
8. Approach problem solving and
design by applying professional
judgements to risk, cost, reliability,
safety etc..
• 1st degree in an appropriate technical discipline or
• Equivalent evidenced industry experience gained
over 5 years working at an appropriate level;
with
• Chartered professional Engineer / Architect etc.
or
• Qualifications and career experience leading to
Chartered status.
Assessment:
All problem solving skills are assessed through
unseen written examinations, project reports and
course work. Practical integration and research
skills are assessed through projects, presentations,
research reports, oral examination and final
dissertation.
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Safely conduct inspections and
technical visits to engineering sites
and facilities.
2. Use test inspection and test
equipment.
3. Analyse results and data.
4. Prepare technical drawings and
reports.
5. Give technical presentations;
6. Access technical literature and use
effectively.
7. Use effectively computer based
design tools and aids.
These skills are considered prerequisites for
students following this programme. Evidence of
these is through students having satisfied the
criteria as given above in the Intellectual
requirements.
Assessment:
All problem solving skills are assessed through
unseen written examinations, project reports and
course work. Practical integration and research
skills are assessed through projects, presentations,
research reports, oral examination and final
dissertation.
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Communicating effectively at all
levels.
2. Application of engineering
principles and mathematical skills.
3. Application of cost modelling and
management.
4. Lead and motivate teams and
manage performance.
5. Manage resources and time.
6. Knowledge and understanding of
professional ethics.
Evidence of these is through students having
satisfied the criteria as given above in the
Intellectual requirements.
Assessment:
Communication skills (1) are assessed through,
project reports, presentation and oral work.
2 to 6 are assessed (confirmed) in course work
assessments and group work.
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Framework-Higher-Education-Qualifications-08.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements);
 the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
 UCL teaching and learning policies;
 staff research.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes
full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the
departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually
by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s)
Professor Richard Robert Simons
Name(s):
Date of Production*:
11/10/2011
Date of Review:
7/12/2014
Date approved by Head of
Department:
January 2015
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
January 2015
January 2015
* Note: this should be date the programme specification was first created. The dates of review and approval by
the Head of Department, DTC and FTC should be the most recent dates, as part of the Annual Monitoring
process (see the AM Guidelines). The latter two may be approved by Chair’s action.
Programme Components:
Compulsory:
CEGEG110 Compliance & Assurance (Y1) – 5 credits
CEGEG111 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) (Y1) – 5 credits
CEGEG112 Engineering Management (Y1) – 10 credits
CEGEG113 Engineering Safety Management (Y1) – 10 credits
CEGEG114 Environmental Management & Sustainability (Y1) – 10 credits
CEGEG115 Fire Engineering (Y1) – 5 credits
CEGEG116 Human Factors (Y1) – 10 credits
CEGEG117 General Engineering Principles (Y1) – 5 credits
CEGEG199 Research Project (Y3) – 60 credits
Options:
CEGEG121 Architecture (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG118 Building Services (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG123 Civils (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG122 Electrification & Plant (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG119 Track Engineering (P-Way) (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG126 The Whole Transport System (Y2) – 5 credits
CEGEG120 Signalling (Y2) – 10 credits
CEGEG125 Topographical Surveying (Y2) – 5 credits
CEGEG124 Telecommunication Systems (Y2) – 5 credits