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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


REME-AFM29: Integrated PhD Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems

Leading to the award of:

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time
Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following possible exit awards:
    • TEME-AFM29: MRes Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
    • TEME-AFM30: MSc Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
    • TEME-AFL29: PG Dip Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
    • TEME-AFC29: PG Cert Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: 60%
  • NFAAR-PGT only covers the award of the MRes on this programme. Progression to PhD and the award of a PhD are not covered by NFAAR-PGT.
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50370 Student-led symposia and integrative think tanks 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50371 Automotive propulsion systems technologies 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
ME50372 Strategic and innovative thinking 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
ME50373 Automotive propulsion system evaluation 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50374 Automotive propulsion system business processes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
ME50375 Automotive propulsion innovation 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME50376 Thesis formulation project 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.
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