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FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

SM1fl A comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles of the
specialisation.

SM2fl A critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights most of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the specialisation.

SM3fl Understanding of concepts relevant to the discipline, some from outside
engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively,

EA1fl Ability both to apply appropriate engineering analysis methods for solving complex problems in engineering and to assess their limitations.

EA2fl Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.

EA3fl Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering
analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or
incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of
engineering analytical methods.

D1fl Knowledge, understanding and skills to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies.

D2fl Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and
methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.

D3fl Ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or
processes to fulfil new needs.

ET1fl Awareness of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in
Engineering.

ET2fl Awareness that engineers need to take account of the commercial and social
contexts in which they operate.

ET3fl Knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, their
limitations, and how these may be applied in the context of the particular
specialisation.

ET4fl Awareness that engineering activities should promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate.

ET5fl Awareness of relevant regulatory requirements governing engineering activities in the context of the particular specialisation.

ET6fl Awareness of and ability to make general evaluations of risk issues in the context of the particular specialisation, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk.

EP1fl Advanced level knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering
materials and components.

EP2fl A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some
appreciation of likely new developments.

EP3fl Ability to apply engineering techniques, taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.

EP4fl Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to
exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or
leader.

Full-time course composition