MMPT01
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
ADVANCED ENGINEERING
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.
Structure
1.1
The Programme is the responsibility of the Wolfson School of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering. It is a part-time programme and leads to the award of MSc,
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).
1.2
The periods of study and module registration requirements for the programme are:

Certificate – Available for part-time study devoted to taught modules with a total
weighting of 60 credits. The maximum period of study is 3 years.

Diploma – Available for part-time study devoted to taught modules and a project
module with a total weighting of 120 credits. The maximum period of study is 5
years.

Masters – Available for part-time study devoted to taught modules with a total
weighting of 120 credits and a MSc project module with a modular weight of 60
credits, giving a total modular weight of 180. Part-time candidates are normally
permitted to register for the project module after accumulating a minimum of 60
credits. The maximum period of study is 8 years.
1.3
Each candidate is required to negotiate with the Programme Director a balanced and
appropriate combination of modules that takes account of the candidate’s previous
experience
2
Degree Modules
2.1
Taught Modules
Students are required to select taught modules from the list below. Students are
responsible for consulting with the programme administrator to ensure their selected
modules do not clash. Modules denoted by * are provided through distance learning. All
other modules are taught in one-week blocks.
Code
ELP006
ELP008
ELP009
ELP010
ELP011
ELP013
ELP015
ELP016
ELP017
ELP032
Subject
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing for Software Defined Radio
Communication Networks
Personal Radio Communications
Information Theory and Coding
Quality Aware Networks
Communications Channels
Communication Network Security and E-Commerce
Mobile Networks
Integration of Renewables
Mod Weight
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
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ELP033
ELP034
ELP035
ELP036
ELP062
ELP066
ELP067
ELP069
ELP460
Solar Power 1
Wind Power 1
Water Power
BioMass 1
Systems Thinking
Systems Design
Validation and Verification
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Engineering and Management of Capability
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
MMP130
MMP102
MMP233
MMP205*
MMP237
MMP250*
MMP256*
MMP260*
MMP263*
MMP330
MMP331
MMP403*
MMP434
MMP405
MMP437
MMP438
MMP409
MMP430
MMP431
MMP422
MMP423
MMP455*
MMP460*
MMP600
MMP637
MMP660*
MMP830
Structural Analysis
Experimental Mechanics
Lean and Agile Manufacture
Lean and Agile Manufacture
Engineering Management and Business Studies
Marketing for Engineers
Quality Management
Business Strategy
Operations Management
Product Lifecycle Management – Software Support
Computer Aided Engineering
Design of Machine Elements
Industrial Design and Human Factors
Engineering Design Methods
Sustainable Product Design
The Innovation Process and Project Management
Sustainable Development: The Engineering Context
Lifecycle Assessment
Environmental Management
Waste Management & Product Recovery
Sustainable Energy Systems
Engineering Design Methods
Design for Assembly
Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Technology
Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Thermofluids
15
15
15
10
15
10
10
10
10
15
15
10
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
15
15
10
15
CGP050
CGP052
CGP058
CGP059
CGP060
CGP062
CGP067
CGP073
Applied Heterogeneous Catalysis
Computer Methods for Water Pollution Monitoring
Filtration
Concepts of Chemical Product Design
Mixing of Fluids and Particles
Separations and Downstream Processing
Colloid Engineering and Nano-Science
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
MPP134
MPP140
MPP141
MPP143
MPP150
MPP151
MPP160
MPP161
MPP207
MPP231
MPP233
Surface Analysis
Materials Sustainability & the Environment
Materials Selection for Design
Materials Modelling
Packaging Materials: Plastics
Characterisation of Polymers
Plastics Processing & Properties
Rubber Compounding & Processing
Surface Engineering
Adhesive Bonding
The Science & Technology of PVC
10
20
10
10
20
10
20
20
10
10
10
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MPP235
MPP242
MPP244
MPP331*
MPP333*
MPP335*
MPP336*
MPP337*
MPP340*
MPP344*
MPP345*
MPP350*
MPP353*
MPP354*
MPP355*
MPP356*
MPP359*
MPP360*
Ceramic Properties
Microscopy
Metals: Processing and Properties
Polymer Science 1
Ceramic Processing
Ceramic Properties
Polymer Science 2
Overview of Packaging Materials
Materials Sustainability & the Environment
Metals: Processing & Properties
Marketing
Packaging Materials: Plastics
Electronic Materials
Fracture & Failure
Structural Properties of Polymers
Polymer Blends and Composites
Packaging Materials: Metals
Plastics Processing & Properties
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
10
10
20
10
20
20
* denotes module studied through distance learning.
The Faculty reserves the right to offer or withdraw any module or amend the list of
modules. Not all modules may be available in any one session. Students may take any
other modules from the University’s postgraduate catalogue of modules subject to their
availability and the agreement of the Programme Director.
2.2
MSc Project Module
All part-time students take project module MMP504. Project submission should normally
be within three years of registration on the project module.
Code
MMP504
Module
Major Project (part-time)
Mod Weight
60
3.
Assessment
3.1
Each module will be assessed and credit awarded in accordance with the levels of
achievement specified in Regulation XXI Postgraduate Awards.
3.2
The eligibility of candidates on the programme for the award of Degree of Master,
PGDip or PGCert, and for distinction in these awards, will be in accordance with
Regulation XXI Postgraduate Awards.
3.3
Candidates who have the right of re-assessment in a module may be offered an
opportunity to be re-assessed in the University's special assessment period.
March 2011