15.45Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management
Design Computing
BEng with Honours in Design Computing
BEng in Design Computing
Diploma of Higher Education in Design Computing
Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Admission
15.45.1In addition to the requirements of Regulation 2, students who are admitted directly to the second year of the course may be required to attend short courses in Programming and Mathematics before the start of the academic session in which they enter the course.
Status of the Courses
15.45.2All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng in Design Computing is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.45.3The courses are available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
First Year
15.45.4All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
16 215Foundation Engineering Mechanics 1210
52 138Computer Systems110
52 141Programming Foundations120
56 101Introduction to Design110
56 102Design Graphics110
56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110
56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110
56 108Integrating Studies DC-1110
MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120
Elective Class10
Second Year
15.45.5All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
52 222Programming Project210
52 231Programming Techniques210
56 201Design Engineering210
56 202Introduction to CAD210
56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210
56 206Management of the Design Process210
56 207Integrating Studies 2210
CS 201Databases210
CS 204Systems Analysis210
CS 205Systems Design210
CS 206Human Computer Interaction210
Elective Class10
Third Year
15.45.6All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
52 359Graphics 315
56 301Machine Element Design 310
56 302Design Analysis 310
56 312Product Development 310
56 313Industrial Design 310
56 314Integrating Design Project 310
56 320Computational Product Modelling
and Visualisation 310
56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation 410
CS 302Professional Issues315
CS 307Web Applications Engineering315
Optional Classes
No fewer than 5 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.8.
Fourth Year
15.45.7All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory Classes LevelCredits
52 429Software Evaluation 415
52 440Software Architecture 415
56 409Product Development Project 1 410
56 411Design Project 1 - BEng 440
56 418Design Methods 410
56 513CAED Systems 510
56 515Knowledge Engineering and Management510
Optional Classes
No fewer than 10 credits chosen from Regulation 15.45.8.
Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5
15.45.8
LevelCredits
56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310
56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310
56 315Managing People310
56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310
56 318Product Branding and Promotion310
56 319Design and Enterprise Project310
56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310
56 401Industrial Placement 1420
56 403Industrial Placement 2420
56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410
56 408Professional Practice410
56 415Innovation Management410
56 416Quality Management410
56 417E-Business Supply Chain Management410
56 506Logistics510
56 507Manufacturing in a Business Context510
56 508Business Systems 510
56 511People and Organisation510
56 512Manufacturing Systems510
56 514Design Management510
56 516Systems Integration510
56 517Modelling and Analysis510
56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510
In exceptional circumstances a student may also select other classes as are appropriate to that student’s curriculum provided the choice is at an acceptable level and the choice has the approval of the Course Director and the relevant Head of Department.
Progress
15.45.9In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.10In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.11In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Final Honours Classification
15.45.12The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes taken in the third and fourth years;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.45.13BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which at least 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include those for the class 56 411 Design Project 1 - BEng.
15.45.14BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.45.15Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.
15.45.16Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.17A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing ‘with Commendation’.
15.45.18
to 15.45.20(Numbers not used)
Engineering and Enterprise Management
BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management
BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management
Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Courses
15.45.21All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng degree in Engineering and Enterprise Management may be possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.45.22The courses are available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
First Year
15.45.23All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
16 132Engineering Mechanics 1120
16 155Engineering Materials110
56 101Introduction to Design110
56 102Design Graphics110
56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110
56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110
56 105Integrating Studies 1 130
MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120
Second Year
15.45.24All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210
56 201Design Engineering210
56 202Introduction to CAD210
56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210
56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210
56 205Facilities Design and Management210
56 206Management of the Design Process210
56 207Integrating Studies 2 210
MA 215 Engineering Mathematics210
ME 101Heat and Flow 1110
Elective Classes20
Third Year
15.45.25All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
19 222Electrical Machines and Control210
56 303Advanced manufacturing Processes310
56 304Engineering Economics310
56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310
56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310
56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310
56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310
56 311Mechatronic Design310
56 312Product Development310
56 315Managing People310
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.27.
Fourth Year
15.45.26All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 408Professional Practice410
56 409Product Development Project 1410
56 415Innovation Management Manufacturing 410
56 416Quality Management410
56 417E-Business and Supply Chain Management410
56 419Manufacturing Systems Design and
Management410
56 420Management Project 1 (BEng)440
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.27
Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5 (EEM)
15.45.27
LevelCredits
56 301Machine Element Design310
56 302Design Analysis310
56 313Industrial Design310
56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310
56 318Product Branding and Promotion310
56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310
56 401Industrial Placement 1420
56 403Industrial Placement 2420
56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410
56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410
56 406Engineering Experimentation410
56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410
56 418Design Methods410
56 508Business Systems 510
56 511People and Organisation510
56 513CAED Systems510
56 514Design Management510
56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510
56 516Systems Integration510
56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510
56 520Strategic Technology Management510
56 522Supply Chain Operations510
Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director.
Progress
15.45.28In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.29In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.30In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum including 90 at Level 3 or above. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Final Honours Classification
15.45.31The final classification for the degree of BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management will normally be based on:
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and approved optional classes which are taken in the second, third and fourth years;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.45.32BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include 56 420 Management Project (BEng).
15.45.33BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.45.34Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.
15.45.35Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.36A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management ‘with Commendation’.
15.45.37
to 15.45.40(Numbers not used)
Enterprise and Technology Management
Product Design and Innovation
BSc with Honours in Enterprise and Technology Management
BSc in Enterprise and Technology Management
Diploma of Higher Education in Enterprise and Technology Management
Certificate of Higher Education in Enterprise and Technology Management
BSc with Honours in Product Design and Innovation
BSc in Product Design and Innovation
Diploma of Higher Education in Product Design and Innovation
Certificate of Higher Education in Product Design and Innovation
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Courses
15.45.41All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students.
Mode of Study
15.45.42The courses are available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
First Year
15.45.43All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 122 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 101Introduction to Design110
56 102Design Graphics110
56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110
56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110
56 105Integrating Studies 1130
Z1 104Entrepreneurship: Introduction to Business
Start-up112
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Enterprise and Technology Management
48 102Introduction to Management Science120
52 132Applications and Implications of Computers110
Elective Class10
Product Design and Innovation
16 155Engineering Materials110
16 215Foundation Engineering Mechanics210
Elective Classes20
Second Year
15.45.44All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210
56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210
56 205Facilities Design and Management210
56 206Management of the Design Process210
56 207Integrating Studies 2210
Z1 206Human Capital and the Entrepreneur215
Elective Classes15
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Enterprise and Technology Management
48 206Information Systems in the Knowledge Economy215
56 210Fundamentals of E-Business 215
56 211Industry and the Engineer210
Product Design and Innovation
19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210
56 201Design Engineering210
56 202Introduction to CAD210
56 209Product Modelling210
Third Year
15.45.45All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 304Engineering Economics310
56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310
56 312Product Development310
56 315Managing People310
56 318Product Branding and Promotion310
56 319Design and Enterprise Project310
Z1 209 New Venture Creation215
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.47.
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Enterprise and Technology Management
56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310
Z1 304Venture Management, Strategy and Growth315
Product Design and Innovation
56 313Industrial Design310
Z1 305KSTB: Knowledge, Science and
Technology-Based Business315
Fourth Year
15.45.46All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 408Professional Practice410
56 409Product Development Project410
56 415Innovation Management410
56 416Quality Management410
56 428Individual Project (BSc)440
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.47.
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:
Enterprise and Technology Management
MS 403Systems Dynamics410
MS 412Modelling Service Operations410
Product Design and Innovation
56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410
56 418Design Methods410
Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5
15.45.47
LevelCredits
56 301Machine Element Design310
56 302Design Analysis310
56 303Advanced Manufacturing Processes310
56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310
56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310
56 311Mechatronic Design310
56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310
56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310
56 401Industrial Placement 1420
56 403Industrial Placement 2420
56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410
56 406Engineering Experimentation410
56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410
56 419Manufacturing Systems Design Management410
56 508Business Systems 510
56 511People and Organisation510
56 513CAED Systems510
56 514Design Management510
56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510
56 516Systems Integration510
56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510
56 520Strategic Technology Management510
56 522Supply Chain Operations510
Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director
Progress
15.45.48In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.49In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.50In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, students must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Final Honours Classification
15.45.51The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes which are taken in the second, third and fourth years;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.45.52BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc with Honours in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 and above and must include those for the class 56 428 Individual Project BSc.
15.45.53BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.45.54Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.
15.45.55Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.56A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BSc or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in the chosen course ‘with Commendation’.
15.45.57
to 15.45.60(Numbers not used)
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
BEng with Honours in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
BEng in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Courses
15.45.61All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.
Mode of Study
15.45.62The courses are available by full-time study only.
Curriculum
First Year
15.45.63All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
16 132Engineering Mechanics 1120
16 155Engineering Materials110
56 101Introduction to Design110
56 102Design Graphics110
56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110
56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110
56 105Integrating Studies 1130
MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120
Second Year
15.45.64All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210
56 201Design Engineering210
56 202Introduction to CAD210
56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210
56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210
56 205Facilities Design and Management210
56 206Management of the Design Process210
56 207Integrating Studies 2210
MA 215Engineering Mathematics210
ME 101Heat and Flow 1110
Elective Classes20
Third Year
15.45.65All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
19 222Electrical Machines and Control210
56 301Machine Element Design310
56 302Design Analysis310
56 303Advanced Manufacturing Processes310
56 304Engineering Economics310
56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310
56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310
56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310
56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310
Optional Classes
No fewer than 30 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.67.
Fourth Year
15.45.66All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits
56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410
56 406Engineering Experimentation410
56 408Professional Practice410
56 409Product Development Project 1410
56 410Manufacturing Project 1 (BEng)440
56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410
56 419System Design and Management410
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.67
Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5
15.45.67
LevelCredits
56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310
56 311Mechatronic Design310
56 312Product Development310
56 313Industrial Design310
56 314Integrating Design Project310
56 315Managing People310
56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310
56 318Product Branding and Promotion310
56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310
56 401Industrial Placement 1420
56 403Industrial Placement 2420
56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410
56 415Innovation Management410
56 416Quality Management410
56 417E-Business Supply Chain Management410
56 418Design Methods410
56 508Business Systems 510
56 511People and Organisation510
56 513CAED Systems510
56 514Design Management510
56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510
56 516Systems Integration510
56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510
56 520Strategic Technology Management510
56 522Supply Chain Operations510
Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director.
Progress
15.45.68In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.69In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.70In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.
Final Honours Classification
15.45.71The final Honours classification will normally be based on:
(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes taken in the second, third and fourth years;
(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
15.45.72BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which at least 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include those for the class 56 410 Manufacturing Project 1 (BEng).
15.45.73BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.45.74Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design Manufacturing and Engineering Management a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 100 credits at Level 2 or above.
15.45.75Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.
15.45.76A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, ‘with Commendation’.
15.45.77
to 15.45.80(Numbers not used)
Product Design Engineering
BEng with Honours in Product Design Engineering
BEng in Product Design Engineering
Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the Courses