PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIO - MEng Air Transport Engineering Introduction 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 module can be found in the programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is regularly reviewed by the University. The specification also shows how the programme outcomes can be related to the outcomes given in the QAA's subject benchmark statement by indication with: (B). 1. AWARDIG ISTITUTIO City University AWARD AME Air Transport Engineering 2. TEACHIG ISTITUTIO City University AWARD HIERARCHY. HOME SCHOOL 4. UCAS CODE 5. QAA BECHMARKIG GROUP(S) School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences H424 Engineering Award MEng Diploma HE Certificate HE Rank 1 2 6. DATE OF ITRODUCTIO 1 JA 200 7. DATE OF REVIEW/APPROVAL 06 FEB 200 8. ADDITIOAL AWARD TITLES Air Transport Engineering with Professional Placement (USAIMY) Page 1 of 0
9. ADMISSIOS REQUIREMETS, ICLUDIG AP(E)L ARRAGEMETS (WHERE APPLICABLE) Typical Offers: A/AS level: At least 280 UCAS tariff points (200 points of which to come from 6/12 units awards), including A-level Maths at minimum grade C BTEC Overall Merit with D in Maths and other engineering science subjects at level (III) /H IB: 0 with minimum 5 in both Maths and Physics at higher level Irish Leaving Certificate: BBBBC at higher level, including minimum B in Maths Westminster and Kingsway College and other accredited Engineering Foundation Courses APEL: Direct entry into Part 2 may be considered for any candidate who has one of the following qualifications: Successful completion of the first year of a similar accredited BEng course HD in Engineering with overall Merit and minimum Merit in Maths and other core engineering modules Other HD equivalent qualifications (e.g. Cyprus HEI, HK, Singapore and Malaysia Engineering Diplomas) 10. EDUCATIOAL AIMS The overall aim of the programme is to provide a well-rounded education and specialised training for a professional engineering career in aeronautics, air transport and associated disciplines. This will include the research, development, design, production, commissioning and management aspects of those industries. In addition, this programme broadens the scope of aeronautical engineering study and provides further learning of specialised engineering subjects and multi-disciplinary design, professional and business studies. The specific aims are to produce graduates who: - have the ability and attributes to be a leader in industry - have a broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of engineering required for solving complex technical problems in engineering, scientific research and design environments - have a sound knowledge and understanding of business and management to make significant contribution to team work and large commercial organisations - are aware of their professional and ethical responsibilities, the global and societal impact of engineering solutions, as well as economic and political issues - are able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences - are able to undertake postgraduate degree study in science and engineering with minimum supervision. Page 2 of 0
11. TEACHIG, LEARIG AD ASSESSMET STRATEGIES Throughout the programme, teaching and learning strategies are designed to encourage independent study and teamwork, creativity and critical thinking. A range of teaching and learning methods is employed, including lectures, tutorials, group design and laboratory sessions and field trips. The overall approach and emphasis is to combine analytical, experimental and group interactive teaching and learning techniques to help students gain knowledge and understanding and to enable them to develop practical and communication skills. Modules are reviewed regularly and new modules are developed which respond to the priority needs of the engineering market place and meet the requirements of the Engineering Council and the relevant professional accrediting bodies. The programme consists of four one-academic-year parts. Progression to Part 2, or 4 is subject to the successful completion of the previous Part. Assessment of each Part is by means of regular coursework, classroom tests and examinations depending on whether a module is knowledge or skill based. Group learning, teamwork and communication skills are assessed through design group studies, reports and presentations. Practical and technical communication skills are assessed through students participation in laboratory work, data analysis and project reports. IT skill is assessed through submitted work on CAD design drawings and coursework, programming, computational coursework and reports. 12. LEARIG OUTCOMES The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas. (The programme outcomes have references to the benchmark statement for the subject (B), see qaa.ac.uk for more details.) Page of 0
Learning Outcomes: Subject Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and Understanding PA1 An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which commercially successful aircraft are designed, financed, maintained and operated (B); PA2 PA PA4 PA5 An extensive knowledge of the airline, maintenance and associated industries, and their management and business practices as major enterprises in national and international economies (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering, financial and operational fundamentals and advanced technical areas specific to air transport and aeronautical engineering (B); An appreciation of how engineering practices and products within the aircraft and associated industries are subject to national and internaational regulatory authorities' scrutiny and the requirements for safe operation (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT, CAD/CAE/CAM software and communications as used in the aircraft and associated industries (B). Learning and teaching methods Acquisition of A1-A4 is through weekly lectures and tutorials on core modules within the programme plus lectures on specialist areas given by selected guest speakers from the aircraft and associated industries. Visits to RAF Museum Hendon, British Airways Engineering, EasyJet, FLS Aerospace and London City Airport are organised to provide students with practical insights into how aircraft designs have evolved and how they are operated and maintained. In house flight simulator exercises are supplemented by a oneday Flight Test Course attended by the students away from the University. Laboratory sessions will provide training on experimental techniques, teamwork and communication skills. Acquisition of PA is through computing lectures and IT training sessions on the use of mathematical and CAD software which are provided throughout all four Parts of the programme. Assessment Methods Assessment of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of regular coursework, classroom tests and Term examinations (A1-A5). Coursework tasks can be in the form of problem solving assignments, individual laboratory reports (A1-A,A5) or group design reports (A4,A5). In additions, oral and group presentations are assessed (A4,A5). Page 4 of 0
Learning Outcomes: Skills and other attributes Cognitive/intellectual PC1 Plan and conduct investigation and experiments; interpret, analyse and report findings individually and in a group; PC2 PC PC4 PC5 Use computational, analytical and experimental techniques and select appropriate methods to analyse and solve engineering, financial and operational problems (B); Apply iniative, creativity and innovation to design, construct and test a system, component or process to meet specifications (B); Evaluate designs, processes, products, and make improvements, taking into consideration associated commercial risks, societal and environmental impact (B); Integrate and evaluate information from various sources and apply them appropriately to model and analyse complex engineering, financial and operational problems (B). Learning and teaching methods Intellectual skills are developed through lectures, tutorials and other learning sessions as detailed above. Critical analysis and problem solving skills are acquired through small group tutorials and examples sheets and exam papers. These skills are also developed through research carried out in group projects and individual projects. Experimental, data analysis skills are further developed through laboratory experiments, writing technical reports. Assessment Methods Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through regular coursework, project reports and examinations. Experimental, research and design skills are assessed through laboratory, individual, group design, project reports, essays and presentations. Individual feedback is given to students on all work produced. Page 5 of 0
Subject Specific PD1 Plan and carry out experiments individually and in a group to obtain data that are essential to the understanding engineering fundamentals (B); PD2 PD PD4 PD5 Use a wide range of laboratory equipment for physical data measurement, processing, interpreting and analysis (B); Use a wide range of mathematical tools and computing software for engineering, financial and operational data analysis and problem solving (B); Prepare technical reports using appropriate terms and drawings relevant to the aircraft and associated industries; Use of scientific literature effectively to conduct research into advanced aeronautical engineering and aviation topics (B). Learning and teaching methods Professional and practical skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Experimental skills are developed through laboratory experiments and project work. Computer skills are acquired through computing lectures, design and CAD workshops. Technical communication skills are developed through engineering laboratory lectures, feedback on oral and written reports and presentations. Assessment Methods Practical, communication and computer skills are assessed through laboratory reports and computing coursework assignments, programs writing, and computational coursework, group project and individual reports and oral presentations. Page 6 of 0
Transferable PE1 Communicate effectively in technical and non-technical languages, written, oral and graphical forms to individuals and large audiences (B); PE2 PE PE4 PE5 Apply mathematical and analytical skills to problem solving of practical problems (B); Work independently and in a team (B); Manage resource and time (B); Use of computer, and audio-visual communication technology (B). Learning and teaching methods Skill PE1 is acquired through engineering laboratory lectures and feedback on coursework, group design and individual project reports and presentations. Skill PE2 is developed through participation in lectures and tutorials, laboratory sessions. Skill PE is developed through participation in lectures, tutorials, design lectures, laboratory sessions and project research. Skill PE4 is developed through meeting regular deadlines on coursework, essays and project study. Skill PE5 is developed through participation in computing lectures and workshops, design and individual project presentations. Assessment Methods Skill PE1 is assessed through coursework, laboratory and project reports and oral presentations. Skill PE2 is assessed through coursework and examinations. Skill PE is assessed through coursework and group project reports. Skill PE4 is assessed through coursework and project research work Other skills are not formally assessed Learning Outcomes: Values and attitudes Values and Attitudes PB1 Understanding of the values, assumptions and constraints that underpin a successful engineering design project; PB2 PB An awareness of the role of a professional engineer plays in society and appreciation of how engineering and operational solutions may lead to profound social, economical and political consequences (B); Critical and independent pursuit of knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and benefit to the society. Learning and teaching methods Teaching and learning PB1 are provided through lectures, tutorials and design classes in all four Parts. Acquisition of PB2 is through our engineering appreciation and materials testing sessions and engineering management lectures. Developement of PB is fostered through lectures, tutorials and design classes in all four Parts Assessment Methods Summative assessment is carried out in some modules as appropriate. Formative assessment is through feedback, discussion and direct project supervision. Page 7 of 0
1. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDITS AD AWARD REQUIREMETS Parts 1 2 4 Credit Value 125 10 140 10 Programme Structure Summary Description The programme is offered as a full-time, four-year course and on successful completion leads to the degree of MEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering. The programme is divided into four Parts each occupying a full academic year. End of year examinations are held in Term. The principal modes of delivery are lectures, tutorials, laboratory and simulator sessions, group design classes, Cranfield Flight Test course, industrial visits and private study. The main subject areas studied in the first years are Structures, Fluids Mechanics and Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Management and Mathematics. Part 1 is common with that of Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to enable student transfer between these programmes at the end of Part 1. Part 2 is common with the Aeronautical Engineering programme. Part involves the students undertaking a number of compulsory modules that are specific to Air Transport Engineering and two of approximately eight elective modules. In the final year of the MEng programme, the compulsory subjects are multi-disciplinary design, individual project, and industrial management studies. Students are required to select further four modules from an extensive list, two of which must be M level engineering modules and one other could be chosen from other schools or departments, such as the Business School or Language Centre at City University. This allows the students to broaden their studies in subject areas still acceptable by their individual professional accreditation bodies. The option of industrial placement is provided for students who wish to gain practical experience after the successful completion of Part 2. The Royal Aeronautical Society, acting on behalf of the Engineering Council, accredits the programme, and sets out the minimum educational base for the BEng and MEng programmes. The amount of credit may slightly exceed the minimum due to these requirements. Mode of delivery Full Time Full Time (Sandwich) Duration in years 4 5 Part 1 Page 8 of 0
Programme Structure Part 1 consists of 11 compulsory HE1 level modules, totalling 125 credits. The first year is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the subjects appropriate to the formation of an engineer. In Engineering Laboratory, experiments are undertaken in each of the lecture subjects and written reports are submitted by given deadlines. In Engineering Drawing and Design, all work is handed in and assessed and in Manufacturing Methods the students achievements are marked at intervals during the first two terms and culminate a major report at the start of Term. All other subjects except Electrical Engineering have assessed coursework during the first two terms and this enables course directors to monitor progress of individuals and take action accordingly. A coursework schedule is published each year, specifying which subjects are to have coursework set in any one week so that students have a more even load across the year. The subject of communication and teamwork is more formally dealt with as part of Engineering Management study. Each student is required to take part in an oral presentation at the end of the year as part of a team effort in trying to find solutions to problems that may occur in business and industry. All modules studied in Part 1 are normally pre-requisite for Part 2 studies and therefore compensation is not permitted. Students are required to take the following core modules in this part: Group Code Title Level Credit Value EE14 ET1051 EX1001 ME1101 ME1102 ME110 ME1104 ME1105 ME1106 ME1107 ME1108 Electrical Engineering Engineering Management 1 Engineering Mathematics 1 Fluids 1 Mechanics of Solids Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection Engineering Laboratory Engineering Drawing and Design Manufacturing Methods Computing (Modelling and Analysis) part 1 Thermodynamics 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 5 20 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 Compensation Permissible Outcomes developed/assessed in this Part include: PA1 An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which commercially successful aircraft are designed, financed, maintained and operated (B); Page 9 of 0
PA2 An extensive knowledge of the airline, maintenance and associated industries, and their management and business practices as major enterprises in national and international economies (B); PA PA4 PA5 PB1 PB2 PB PC1 PC2 PC PC4 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering, financial and operational fundamentals and advanced technical areas specific to air transport and aeronautical engineering (B); An appreciation of how engineering practices and products within the aircraft and associated industries are subject to national and internaational regulatory authorities' scrutiny and the requirements for safe operation (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT, CAD/CAE/CAM software and communications as used in the aircraft and associated industries (B). Understanding of the values, assumptions and constraints that underpin a successful engineering design project; An awareness of the role of a professional engineer plays in society and appreciation of how engineering and operational solutions may lead to profound social, economical and political consequences (B); Critical and independent pursuit of knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and benefit to the society. Plan and conduct investigation and experiments; interpret, analyse and report findings individually and in a group; Use computational, analytical and experimental techniques and select appropriate methods to analyse and solve engineering, financial and operational problems (B); Apply iniative, creativity and innovation to design, construct and test a system, component or process to meet specifications (B); Evaluate designs, processes, products, and make improvements, taking into consideration associated commercial risks, societal and environmental impact (B); PC5 Integrate and evaluate information from various sources and apply them appropriately to model and analyse complex engineering, financial and operational problems (B). PD1 PD2 PD PD4 PD5 PE1 PE2 PE PE4 PE5 Plan and carry out experiments individually and in a group to obtain data that are essential to the understanding engineering fundamentals (B); Use a wide range of laboratory equipment for physical data measurement, processing, interpreting and analysis (B); Use a wide range of mathematical tools and computing software for engineering, financial and operational data analysis and problem solving (B); Prepare technical reports using appropriate terms and drawings relevant to the aircraft and associated industries; Use of scientific literature effectively to conduct research into advanced aeronautical engineering and aviation topics (B). Communicate effectively in technical and non-technical languages, written, oral and graphical forms to individuals and large audiences (B); Apply mathematical and analytical skills to problem solving of practical problems (B); Work independently and in a team (B); Manage resource and time (B); Use of computer, and audio-visual communication technology (B). Page 10 of 0
Requirements for progression to the next part and interim award regulations PART 1: PROGRESSIO REGULATIOS To pass Part 1, the student must have acquired 125 credits as specified in Part 1. A candidate for Honours who has not satisfied the requirement to progress to Part 2 but has failed no more than 20 credits at Part 1 may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed to proceed as a candidate for a Bachelors Degree (Ordinary). Resit after First Attempt Where there has been a valid first attempt, resit provisions will apply to all failed modules provided that: - the method and date of resit, shall be prescribed by the Assessment Board in accordance with the module regulations; - a module may normally be resat only once; - a student who does not satisfy his or her resit by the date specified shall not progress to the next Part and the Assessment Board shall make a recommendation to Senate that they withdraw. The Assessment Board may, at its discretion, permit a student to resit during the course of the following year, with or without attendance. A student who successfully completes a resit shall be awarded the credit for the Module. The mark used for the purposes of calculation towards the Award shall be the greater of the minimum pass mark for the Module and the original mark for the Module obtained at the first attempt. Failure in a Part and the Award of a Lower Level Qualification Where a student fails to meet the requirements for a particular Part, having exhausted all resit opportunities, but satisfies the requirements for the previous Part and where the previous Part is designated in the Programme Scheme as attracting a specified qualification, then the lower level qualification associated with that Part will be awarded. Fail Withdraw Where a student fails to meet the requirements for a particular Part and is not eligible for the award of a lower level qualification, the Assessment Board shall require the student to withdraw from the Programme. Interim Award Part 2 Certificate of Higher Education Programme Structure Page 11 of 0
Part 2 consists of 9 compulsory HE2 level modules, totalling 10 credits The second year follows the same pattern as Part 2 in associating assessed coursework with every subject and, as with Part 2, a schedule for setting this work is issued to even out the work load on students and staff. Laboratories are undertaken in all appropriate subjects and at least one formal report and a number of brief reports are required in each subject. In the first term of Design, students are split into specialist topic groups so that in Term 2 they can contribute their speciality to a design team of about ten students given the job of, for example, "stretching" or "shrinking" a current Airbus design. The course also involves the students in writing an extended essay on a topic assigned to them from a list drawn up by staff. Each group will elect a group leader and secretary to manage the design tasks and is required to submit a group design reports, including group-evaluation of team members for final assessment. They are also required to present their subjects orally to a panel of academic staff and their peers. All modules studied in Part 2 are normally pre-requisite for Part studies and therefore compensation is not permitted. Students are required to take the following core modules in this part: Group Code Title Level Credit Value AE2202 AE2221 AE2224 ET2051 EX2001 EX2004 ME2106 ME2107 ME2108 Aircraft Structural Analysis and Materials Aerodynamics Aeronautical Design Engineering Management 2 Engineering Mathematics 2 Statistics Mechatronics Computing Applied Thermodynamics Students may select modules from the following list: (See 'Programme Structure' for full details) Group Code Title Level Credit Value ET2011 Placement Year 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25 10 20 5 20 5 Compensation Permissible Compensation Permissible Outcomes developed/assessed in this Part include: PA1 An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which commercially successful aircraft are designed, financed, maintained and operated (B); PA2 An extensive knowledge of the airline, maintenance and associated industries, and their management and business practices as major enterprises in national and international economies (B); Page 12 of 0
PA PA4 PA5 PB1 PB2 PB PC1 PC2 PC PC4 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering, financial and operational fundamentals and advanced technical areas specific to air transport and aeronautical engineering (B); An appreciation of how engineering practices and products within the aircraft and associated industries are subject to national and internaational regulatory authorities' scrutiny and the requirements for safe operation (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT, CAD/CAE/CAM software and communications as used in the aircraft and associated industries (B). Understanding of the values, assumptions and constraints that underpin a successful engineering design project; An awareness of the role of a professional engineer plays in society and appreciation of how engineering and operational solutions may lead to profound social, economical and political consequences (B); Critical and independent pursuit of knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and benefit to the society. Plan and conduct investigation and experiments; interpret, analyse and report findings individually and in a group; Use computational, analytical and experimental techniques and select appropriate methods to analyse and solve engineering, financial and operational problems (B); Apply iniative, creativity and innovation to design, construct and test a system, component or process to meet specifications (B); Evaluate designs, processes, products, and make improvements, taking into consideration associated commercial risks, societal and environmental impact (B); PC5 Integrate and evaluate information from various sources and apply them appropriately to model and analyse complex engineering, financial and operational problems (B). PD1 PD2 PD PD4 PD5 PE1 PE2 PE PE4 PE5 Plan and carry out experiments individually and in a group to obtain data that are essential to the understanding engineering fundamentals (B); Use a wide range of laboratory equipment for physical data measurement, processing, interpreting and analysis (B); Use a wide range of mathematical tools and computing software for engineering, financial and operational data analysis and problem solving (B); Prepare technical reports using appropriate terms and drawings relevant to the aircraft and associated industries; Use of scientific literature effectively to conduct research into advanced aeronautical engineering and aviation topics (B). Communicate effectively in technical and non-technical languages, written, oral and graphical forms to individuals and large audiences (B); Apply mathematical and analytical skills to problem solving of practical problems (B); Work independently and in a team (B); Manage resource and time (B); Use of computer, and audio-visual communication technology (B). Requirements for progression to the next part and interim award regulations Page 1 of 0
PART 2: PROGRESSIO REGULATIOS To pass Part 2, the student must have acquired 10 credits. A candidate for Honours who has not satisfied the requirement to progress to Part but has failed no more than 20 credits at Part 2 may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed to proceed as a candidate for a Bachelors Degree (Ordinary). Resit after First Attempt Where there has been a valid first attempt, resit provisions will apply to all failed modules provided that: - the method and date of resit, shall be prescribed by the Assessment Board in accordance with the module regulations; - a module may normally be resat only once; - a student who does not satisfy his or her resit by the date specified shall not progress to the next Part and the Assessment Board shall make a recommendation to Senate that they withdraw. The Assessment Board may, at its discretion, permit a student to resit during the course of the following year, with or without attendance. A student who successfully completes a resit shall be awarded the credit for the Module. The mark used for the purposes of calculation towards the Award shall be the greater of the minimum pass mark for the Module and the original mark for the Module obtained at the first attempt. Failure in a Part and the Award of a Lower Level Qualification Where a student fails to meet the requirements for a particular Part, having exhausted all resit opportunities, but satisfies the requirements for the previous Part and where the previous Part is designated in the Programme Scheme as attracting a specified qualification, then the lower level qualification associated with that Part will be awarded. Fail Withdraw Where a student fails to meet the requirements for a particular Part and is not eligible for the award of a lower level qualification, the Assessment Board shall require the student to withdraw from the Programme. Interim Award Part Dilopma of Higher Education Programme Structure Page 14 of 0
Part totals 140 credits, and comprises 5 compulsory modules (4 HE level, and 1 M level), and 10 electives, grouped into two groups and ELT2. Students must select one module from ELT2, and two from (note: the list of options will depend on the availability of staff and any time constraints. All students will embark on an individual project which plays a significant role in the final year of the degree course. This gives students a realistic exercise in the practice of applying their skills to an air transport industry related issue at a professional level and enables them to integrate and apply knowledge gained over a number of subject areas. Students are expected to demonstrate creative ability and imagination in pursuing their project to a successful conclusion and to report the findings, both in written and oral form. The importance of the project is reflected in the proportion of the final year mark assigned to it. All modules studied in Part of the MEng programme are normally pre-requisite for more advanced studies in Part 4 and therefore compensation is not permitted. Students are required to take the following core modules in this part: Group Code Title Level Credit Value AE211 AE212 AE250 AEM201 ET051 System Reliability and Safety Air Transport Economics Avionics and Control Individual Project MEng Engineering Management Students may select modules from the following list: (See 'Programme Structure' for full details) Group Code Title Level Credit Value ELT2 ELT2 AE207 AE210 AE2 AE216 AE244 ETM060 ETM061 ME110 ME112 ME114 Maintenance Planning Maintenance Technology Practical Aspects of Aircraft Design and Operation Business Aviation Operations Gas Turbine Engineering MEng Design Studies A MEng Design Studies B Advanced Energy Systems, Heat and Mass Transfer Energy Utilisation and Management Renewable Energy M M M 10 25 25 Compensation Permissible Compensation Permissible Outcomes developed/assessed in this Part include: Page of 0
PA1 PA2 An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which commercially successful aircraft are designed, financed, maintained and operated (B); An extensive knowledge of the airline, maintenance and associated industries, and their management and business practices as major enterprises in national and international economies (B); PA PA4 PA5 PB1 PB2 PB PC1 PC2 PC PC4 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering, financial and operational fundamentals and advanced technical areas specific to air transport and aeronautical engineering (B); An appreciation of how engineering practices and products within the aircraft and associated industries are subject to national and internaational regulatory authorities' scrutiny and the requirements for safe operation (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT, CAD/CAE/CAM software and communications as used in the aircraft and associated industries (B). Understanding of the values, assumptions and constraints that underpin a successful engineering design project; An awareness of the role of a professional engineer plays in society and appreciation of how engineering and operational solutions may lead to profound social, economical and political consequences (B); Critical and independent pursuit of knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and benefit to the society. Plan and conduct investigation and experiments; interpret, analyse and report findings individually and in a group; Use computational, analytical and experimental techniques and select appropriate methods to analyse and solve engineering, financial and operational problems (B); Apply iniative, creativity and innovation to design, construct and test a system, component or process to meet specifications (B); Evaluate designs, processes, products, and make improvements, taking into consideration associated commercial risks, societal and environmental impact (B); PC5 Integrate and evaluate information from various sources and apply them appropriately to model and analyse complex engineering, financial and operational problems (B). PD PD4 PD5 PE1 PE2 PE PE4 PE5 Use a wide range of mathematical tools and computing software for engineering, financial and operational data analysis and problem solving (B); Prepare technical reports using appropriate terms and drawings relevant to the aircraft and associated industries; Use of scientific literature effectively to conduct research into advanced aeronautical engineering and aviation topics (B). Communicate effectively in technical and non-technical languages, written, oral and graphical forms to individuals and large audiences (B); Apply mathematical and analytical skills to problem solving of practical problems (B); Work independently and in a team (B); Manage resource and time (B); Use of computer, and audio-visual communication technology (B). Page 16 of 0
Requirements for progression to the next part and interim award regulations PART : PROGRESSIO REGULATIOS To pass Part of the MEng Programme, the student must have acquired 140 credits. Resit after First Attempt Where there has been a valid first attempt, resit provisions will apply to all failed modules provided that: - the method and date of resit, shall be prescribed by the Assessment Board in accordance with the module regulations; - a module may normally be resat only once; - a student who does not satisfy his or her resit by the date specified shall not progress to the next Part and the Assessment Board shall make a recommendation to Senate that they withdraw. The Assessment Board may, at its discretion, permit a student to resit during the course of the following year, with or without attendance. A student who successfully completes a resit shall be awarded the credit for the Module. The mark used for the purposes of calculation towards the Award shall be the greater of the minimum pass mark for the Module and the original mark for the Module obtained at the first attempt. Failure in a Part and the Award of a Lower Level Qualification Where a student fails to meet the requirements for Parts 1 and 2, having exhausted all resit opportunities, but satisfies the requirements for the previous Part, then the lower level qualification associated with that Part will be awarded. Where a student fails to meet the requirements for MEng Part, having exhausted all resit opportunities then they may, at the discretion of the appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Assessment Board, be allowed credit towards a Bachelor of Engineering Degree for studies undertaken on the MEng Degree programme. Fail Withdraw Where a student fails to meet the requirements for a particular Part and is not eligible for the award of a lower level qualification, the Assessment Board shall require the student to withdraw from the Programme. Interim Award Part 4 Programme Structure Page 17 of 0
Part 4 totals 10 credits, and comprises 2 compulsory M level modules, and 10 elective modules. Students must take the two compulsory modules and select four elective modules from the three elective groupings, ELT2 and ELT. Most of the elective modules are at M, or HE level, although there is one at HE2, and one at HE1 ). ote the list of options will depend on the availability of staff and any time constraints. Students select one from ELT2 (this will be the group design study module that was not selected in Part ), one M level module from ELT, and one further module from or ELT. ote, some of the elective modules in Part 4 are offered at Part and students must not select a module they have already taken. The final year provides further broadening and deepening in engineering studies and industrial and business management. The individual project, design and management study continue from Part but a more in-depth investigation into the project theme and multi-disciplinary approach to engineering design will be required and the work must demonstrate creativity and innovation in problem solving. Students are required to take the following core modules in this part: Group Code Title Level Credit Value AEM202 ETM051 Individual Project MEng 4 Engineering Management 4 [Professional, Industrial and Management Studies (PIMS)] M M 0 Compensation Permissible Page 18 of 0
Students may select modules from the following list: (See 'Programme Structure' for full details) Group Code Title Level Credit Value ELT ELT ELT ELT ELT ELT ELT2 ELT2 AE207 AE210 AE2 AE216 AE244 AEM226 EE1422 LA2002 ME110 ME112 ME114 MEM101 MEM102 MEM10 ETM060 ETM061 Maintenance Planning Maintenance Technology Practical Aspects of Aircraft Design and Operation Business Aviation Operations Gas Turbine Engineering Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity Computer Technology and Programming 2 LGP French Upper Intermediate Advanced Energy Systems, Heat and Mass Transfer Energy Utilisation and Management Renewable Energy Experimental Techniques For Flow And Combustion Diagnostics Combustion Fundamentals and Applications Advanced Mechatronics MEng Design Studies A MEng Design Studies B M 1 2 M M M M M 25 25 Compensation Permissible Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Outcomes developed/assessed in this Part include: PA1 An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which commercially successful aircraft are designed, financed, maintained and operated (B); PA2 An extensive knowledge of the airline, maintenance and associated industries, and their management and business practices as major enterprises in national and international economies (B); PA PA4 PA5 PB1 PB2 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering, financial and operational fundamentals and advanced technical areas specific to air transport and aeronautical engineering (B); An appreciation of how engineering practices and products within the aircraft and associated industries are subject to national and internaational regulatory authorities' scrutiny and the requirements for safe operation (B); A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT, CAD/CAE/CAM software and communications as used in the aircraft and associated industries (B). Understanding of the values, assumptions and constraints that underpin a successful engineering design project; An awareness of the role of a professional engineer plays in society and appreciation of how engineering and operational solutions may lead to profound social, economical and political consequences (B); Page 19 of 0
PB PC1 PC2 PC PC4 Critical and independent pursuit of knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and benefit to the society. Plan and conduct investigation and experiments; interpret, analyse and report findings individually and in a group; Use computational, analytical and experimental techniques and select appropriate methods to analyse and solve engineering, financial and operational problems (B); Apply iniative, creativity and innovation to design, construct and test a system, component or process to meet specifications (B); Evaluate designs, processes, products, and make improvements, taking into consideration associated commercial risks, societal and environmental impact (B); PC5 Integrate and evaluate information from various sources and apply them appropriately to model and analyse complex engineering, financial and operational problems (B). PD1 PD2 PD PD4 PD5 PE1 PE2 PE PE4 PE5 Plan and carry out experiments individually and in a group to obtain data that are essential to the understanding engineering fundamentals (B); Use a wide range of laboratory equipment for physical data measurement, processing, interpreting and analysis (B); Use a wide range of mathematical tools and computing software for engineering, financial and operational data analysis and problem solving (B); Prepare technical reports using appropriate terms and drawings relevant to the aircraft and associated industries; Use of scientific literature effectively to conduct research into advanced aeronautical engineering and aviation topics (B). Communicate effectively in technical and non-technical languages, written, oral and graphical forms to individuals and large audiences (B); Apply mathematical and analytical skills to problem solving of practical problems (B); Work independently and in a team (B); Manage resource and time (B); Use of computer, and audio-visual communication technology (B). Requirements for progression to the next part and interim award regulations Page 20 of 0
PART 4: PASS REGULATIOS To pass Part 4, the student must have acquired 10 credits as specified in Part 4, and have successfully completed the professional placement, if applicable. Compensation between Modules at First Attempt Where a student fails up to 0 credits at the Part, at a valid first attempt, the Assessment Board may consider the application of compensation, provided that: - Modules have been taken in a single valid attempt, including where resits have taken place; this means that students must have taken all assessments associated with the Part within the normal specified time for that Part; and; - Compensation is permissible for the module(s) in question, as set out in the Programme Scheme, thus ensuring that all Programme Route Learning Outcomes have been satisfied and; - A minimum mark of no more than 10 percentage points below the Module pass mark has been achieved in the Module to be compensated and; - An overall aggregate calculated on the basis of the Module pass marks weighted according to their credit value has been achieved for the Part. A student who receives a compensated pass in a Module shall be awarded the credit for the Module. The original component marks shall be retained in the record of marks and the greater of the original Module Mark and the minimum pass mark for the Module shall be used for the purpose of calculation towards the Award. Resit after First Attempt Where compensation is not permissible and there has been a valid first attempt, resit provisions will apply to Modules totalling a maximum of 45 credits provided that: - the method and date of resit, shall be prescribed by the Assessment Board in accordance with the Module regulations; - a Module may be resat only once. The Assessment Board may, at its discretion, permit a student to resit during the course of the following year, with or without attendance. A student who successfully completes a resit shall be awarded the credit for the Module. The mark used for the purposes of calculation towards the Award shall be the greater of the minimum pass mark for the Module and the original mark for the Module obtained at the first attempt. Failure at Part 4 and the Award of a Lower Level Qualification Where a student fails to meet the requirements for the Part, having exhausted all resit opportunities then they may, at the discretion of the appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Assessment Board, be allowed credit towards a Bachelor of Engineering Degree for studies undertaken on the MEng Degree programme. Interim Award Page 21 of 0
14. PROGRAMME ASSESSMET REGULATIOS Page 22 of 0
PERIODS OF REGISTRATIO The minimum and maximum periods of registration for the awards within the programme route are as follows: Award Min period Max Period MEng degree with Hons 4 years 6 years Bachelor's degree with Hons years 5 years Bachelor's degree (Ord) 2.5 years 5 years DipHE 2 years years CertHE 1 year 2 years Add 1 additional year each for the Sandwich Year and the Year in Europe. PROGRESSIO BETWEE PARTS To progress from Part 1 to Part 2, Part 1 requirements must have been satisfied. To progress from Part 2 to Part, Part 2 requirements must have been satisfied. To progress from Part MEng to Part 4 MEng, Part requirements must have been satisfied. PARTS 1, 2 AD : AWARD REGULATIOS If a student wishes to cease their studies at the end of Part 1 and has passed or been exempted from all of the Modules associated with that Part, the Assessment Board shall recommend to Senate that they be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education of the same title as the Programme Route If a student wishes to cease their studies at the end of Part 2 and has passed or been exempted from all of the Modules associated with Parts 1 and 2, the Assessment Board shall recommend to Senate that they be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education of the same title as the Programme Route If a student wishes to cease their studies at the end of Part of the MEng Programme and has passed or been exempted from all of the Modules associated with Parts 1, 2 and, then they may, at the discretion of the appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Assessment Board, be allowed credit towards a Bachelor of Engineering Degree for studies undertaken on the MEng Degree programme. PART 4: AWARD REGULATIOS Award of Honours Degree To qualify for the Honours Degree, the student must satisfy the pass requirements for Parts 1, 2, and 4 and achieve an overall aggregate of at least 50%. Page 2 of 0
The Overall Aggregate Mark for the Honours Degree shall be calculated using the overall percentage marks achieved at the end of Parts 1, 2, and 4 in the ratio 0:25:7:8. The credit applied to individual Modules shall determine the weighting in the aggregation of marks for a Part. The minimum percentage in the Overall Aggregate Mark for recommendation for the award of Honours Classification shall normally be: Class I minimum 70% Class II Upper Division minimum 60% Class II Lower Division minimum 50%. ACCREDITATIO Accrediting Body ame Royal Aeronautical Society ature of accreditation Detailed Accreditation Arrangements Exemptions Accreditation leading to Chartered Engineer Status Date of last review Date of next review 05 APR 2005 05 APR 2010 Accreditation submission and visit every five years Page 24 of 0
16. SUPPLEMETARY IFORMATIO School information The School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences provides many opportunities for education, research and study in a wide range of topics. The School has strong links with industry and the professional institutions. All the MEng and BEng programmes are accredited by the relevant professional bodies and provide a foundation for and exemptions from the route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Mathematics programmes have a particular focus on Finance and satisfy relevant requirements of professional bodies. The School's central London location, close to the City and the headquarters of the major companies, allows students to make early contact with employers. Many students take advantage of the School's business and industrial links to integrate a year of professional training between the second and third years of academic study. Many of the programmes in the School's thriving postgraduate programme have been developed in consultation with industry, and they are offered part time as well as full time to allow students to update their education, while remaining in employment. Graduates now occupy leading positions as engineers, designers, analysts, mathematicians, IT consultants, statisticians, financial engineers, mathematical economists and managers in many diverse fields. The School has a thriving research programme with international recognition in many areas. The research programme is described under the headings of the major research groups, many of which are interdisciplinary, drawing on staff with a wide range of expertise. The School enjoys collaborative links with research groups around the world and participates in a range of schemes, especially those supported by the EU to promote research co-operation and training. Induction programme Induction will involve students in a meeting with the Programme Director who will ensure that students are given relevant information relating to the programme and told who will be their personal tutor. Students at this time will also be given the programme handbook and told the arrangements for obtaining a library card and access to the University computing network. Following the meeting with the Programme Director, each student will meet in smaller groups with their personal tutor who will give them further advice in relation to the School, the conduct of the programmes, module selection and the University support infrastructure. At this time an appointment will be made for a one to one meeting between tutor and student as part of PARS. Induction course Students are offered an induction to the university computing system, stressing the use of emails and makes students aware of certain specialist software that is to be used later in the programme. Page 25 of 0