Department of Mechanical Engineering Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
UEME-AKM16: MEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year long work placement |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement |
Normal programme duration: 5 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME10001 | Experimentation, engineering skills & applied engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10003 | Thermodynamics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10004 | Solid mechanics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10006 | Design materials & manufacturing 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10304 | Mathematics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME10009 | Fluid mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10010 | Solid mechanics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10012 | Design materials & manufacturing 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10285 | Instrumentation, electronics & electrical drives | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME10305 | Mathematics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 20% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME20013 | Systems & control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20014 | Modelling techniques 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20016 | Solid mechanics 3 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20018 | Design 3 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20022 | Fluid dynamics with historical perspective | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME20015 | Thermal power and heat transfer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20021 | Modelling techniques 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20023 | Solid mechanics 4 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20025 | Design 4 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME20026 | Manufacturing operations and technology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME20120 | Industrial placement | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification
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| NB. You may be permitted to take ME40315 (External integrated project - 30 credits) instead of ME30068 and ME40228 in Semester 2, subject to the approval of your Director of Studies. |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30029 | Control systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30030 | Structural mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30033 | Mechanical vibrations & noise | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30060 | Heat transfer | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30264 | Materials selection in engineering design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30068 | Group business & design project - I | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| ME40228 | Group business & design project - II | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Exemption: Part & stage weightings for this programme are 0:20:0:40:40 instead of 0:16:0:34:50.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section 27) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section 28) .
- Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification
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| Students must choose at least two ME4 units as options in Semester 1. |
Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5 |
| Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Students must select either this unit or BOTH ME40213 in Semester 1 and ME40214 in Semester 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME40321 | Engineering project | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30218 | Aircraft propulsion | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40212 | Biomimetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30045 | Aerospace structures 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30197 | Business processes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40058 | Fluid power | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30293 | Computer aids for design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30342 | Advanced manufacturing & assembly | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40345 | Turbocharging and engine boosting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME40046 | Modelling and analysis of manufacturing systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40319 | Composite materials | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 5 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30042 | Computer integrated manufacturing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30067 | Vehicle dynamics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30295 | Electronics, signals and drives | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40054 | Computational fluid dynamics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40061 | Biomechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 6 |
| NB. Students wishing to take ME40214 (Specialist design 2) in Semester 2 must choose ME40213 from this list. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30219 | Aircraft performance | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40064 | System modelling & simulation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40213 | Specialist design 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN10545 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 7 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30041 | Aircraft stability & control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30217 | Vehicle engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30335 | Costing for engineering design and manufacture | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40331 | Robotics engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 8 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30032 | Aerodynamics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME30037 | Internal combustion engine technology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40346 | Spacecraft engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 9 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME40049 | Innovation and advanced design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40051 | Advanced control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40055 | Energy & the environment | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40195 | Medical engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: BLOCK 10 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME30294 | Product design and development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ME40057 | Finite element analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5 |
| Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Students must select either this unit or year-long unit ME40321. NB. You may only select ME40214 from this list if you have chosen ME40213 in Semester 1. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ME40214 | Specialist design 2 | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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