| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2023-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
This MSc in Engineering Design will equip you with skills and knowledge you’ll need to deliver engineering projects efficiently. You’ll gain an advanced critical understanding of theoretical concepts to help you solve problems in existing and emerging technologies.
Bringing together both the practical and creative aspects of design You'll learn about how creative techniques, analytical skills and engineering principles are used to solve design challenges.
Program Outline
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our
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Modules Core Modules Credits
Project Management 20.00
Credits
20.00
In this module the you will develop skills in using a structured approach to manage different stages of the projects such as project initiation, planning, executing/ co-ordinating and closing the projects. You’ll explore current practices, industry standard methodologies such as PRINCE2 and relevant planning software.Product Development for Business 20.00
Credits
20.00
The focus of this module will be on the nature and scope of strategic, marketing and operations management issues of relevance to the engineer in a commercial environment. The technological responsibilities of engineer and authorisation processes and significance of quality management and legal compliance will be covered.Contemporary Methods in Engineering Design 20.00
Credits
20.00
The module covers the understanding on how materials’ constitutions control their mechanical properties, focusing on in-service deterioration and failure and tools and techniques available to facilitate sustainable product design and provide knowledge of the product design processes that can reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable prac...
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Contemporary Methods in Engineering Design
Credits
20.00
The module covers the understanding on how materials’ constitutions control their mechanical properties, focusing on in-service deterioration and failure and tools and techniques available to facilitate sustainable product design and provide knowledge of the product design processes that can reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices.
Research Skills for Engineers 20.00
Credits
20.00
This module introduces you to the research skills required to solve the problems in engineering field. This will enable you, with skills of developing a project proposal, to investigate a problem related to product or process in Engineering.Industrial Group Project 20.00
Credits
20.00
Capitalising on the technical, problem analysis and project management skills learned in earlier modules, you’ll be working on a project based real industrial environment. The aim of this module is to develop the essential professional engineering skill of working with others to achieve an engineering output.Manufacturing Automation, Robotics and IoT 20.00
Credits
20.00
This module will deliver a broad course in manufacturing systems, and cover policy and logistical considerations that drive process solutions. You’ll work on the manufacturing systems and assembly problems and cultivate a deep understanding of the systematic practice for current challenges in modern manufacturing environment and automation.Engineering Dissertation 60.00
Credits
60.00
You’ll select a topic of their interest related to the Engineering Design and Technology subject area in consultation with module leader/ supervisor and investigate in detail by analysing and evaluating the theories and concepts around the chosen subject. The project should aim to explore an issue or develop a solution to a problem.