PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
(where stopping off points exist they should be
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical)
BEng (Hons) detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme specification is applicable:
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
Teaching institution:
Faculty:
Parent Department:
(the department responsible for the administration of the programme)
Departmental web page address:
(if applicable)
Method of study:
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the programme:
Length of the programme:
(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)
(see Guidance notes)
Brief outline of the structure of the programme and its assessment methods:
(see guidance notes)
Board of Examiners:
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
H300
Intakes from 2014 onwards
University College London
University College London
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering http://www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/
Full-time/Part-time http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduatestudy/degrees/ubnmecsing14
Three years full-time or four years for those students electing to take an Extra Mural Year (industrial placement) in their penultimate year.
Advanced Level (Level 6)
QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering (2010) http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Docume nts/Engineering10.pdf
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/mecheng/our-courses/undergraduate/bengmech-eng
Name of Board of Examiners:
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Examination Board
IMechE Date of next scheduled accreditation visit: AY 2016-17

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
The primary aim of this programme is to take well-qualified students (very good ‘A’ level standard or equivalent) and to equip them with the fundamental analytical and design skills necessary to become professional engineers.
Throughout, the programme integrates the transferable/employability skills defined by UK-SPEC which are so valued by employers of our graduates, including sectors outside engineering (e.g. Finance).
The programme is designed to provide a rigorous and distinctive education emphasising the practical application of theory as widely as possible, providing exposure to the interdisciplinary nature of major engineering projects and the role of engineering in society through group challenges from 1 st year onwards. This teaching is designed to exploit the major strengths of the Faculty in multi-disciplinary research. The students have a significant opportunity to specialise by choosing a Minor (through 2 nd and 3 rd years) which can be in an area of applied engineering outside core
Mechanical Engineering, and an individual 3 rd year project provides a significant opportunity to develop and demonstrate their independent talent in engineering.
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:

the fundamental mathematics, mechanical, electrical and thermal sciences to an advanced
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
The knowledge and understanding outlined here is acquired through a combination of lectures, tutorials, individual project and group projects, design projects, level appropriate for a Professional Engineer.

engineering principles, quantitative methods, mathematical and computer models used in contemporary engineering and more widely.

codes of practice, standards and quality issues as applicable to a an engineering career, including an awareness of intellectual property issues and of environmental, legal and ethical practical laboratory work and coursework assignments,
(this may be supplemented by industrial experience by taking an Extra Mural Year). issues within the modern industrial world.

design processes and methodologies as applied to technical engineering problems, including the appropriate integration of engineering within large and multi-disciplinary challenges.

management and business practices appropriate for a career in engineering and an awareness of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering practice.

the characteristics of engineering materials, equipment and processes, the capabilities and limitations of a variety of manufacturing techniques an awareness of mechanical workshop practices.

Assessment:
Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and assessed coursework. In some courses, the assessment is entirely based on the assessment of coursework through term-time; in others the assessment is a final written examination paper. Coursework assessment varies from course to course and includes the evaluation of laboratory
Intellectual (thinking) skills:

the skill to identify and define a mechanical engineering problem and generate innovative solutions.

the ability to select and apply appropriate methods to model such solutions.

the ability to plan and manage the design reports, technical reports, problem solving exercises, design reports, design and testing of prototypes, assessment of computational skills, tests and oral presentations and, where necessary, viva-voce examinations.
B: Skills and other attributes
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
The skills outlined here are acquired through a combination of lectures, tutorials, group work, a major individual project, design projects, practical laboratory work and coursework assignments, (this may be supplemented by industrial experience by taking an Extra Mural Year). process of an engineering project taking account of constraints such as time, cost, health and safety as well as environmental issues.

the ability to structure and plan communications clearly and accurately in formal report writing and oral presentations.
Assessment:
As indicated in section A above.
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):

undertake engineering laboratory tests using a
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
These practical skills are acquired through range of facilities and processes with due regard to issues of safety of the personnel involved.

manage the design process taking account of workshop practice, individual projects and group projects, design projects, practical laboratory work and coursework assignments, which may be supplemented by industrial experience by taking an constraints such as time, cost, health and safety as well as environmental and societal issues.

identify and implement appropriate ICT solutions.
Extra Mural Year.
Assessment:
These skills are evaluated from the assessment of laboratory reports including within-lab assessment, technical reports, problem solving exercises, design reports, design and testing of prototypes, assessment of computational skills, tests and oral presentations and, where necessary, viva-voce examinations.

D: Skills and other attributes
Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Transferable skills (able to):

communicate technical and contextual information and clearly and accurately in written and oral presentations as appropriate for a
These skills are acquired through individual projects and group projects, design projects, practical laboratory work and coursework assignments, which may be supplemented by industrial professional engineering career.

understand individual strengths and capabilities to collaborate effectively as a member of a small experience by taking an Extra Mural Year. team.

plan appropriate work schedules to meet specified deadlines.
Assessment:
As indicated in section C above.
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.
Dr B Hanson Programme Organiser(s)
Name(s):
Date of Production:
Date of Review:
Date approved by Head of
Department:
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
September 2014
October 2014
October 2014
14 th Oct 2014
November 2014