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Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry (2023)

1. Programme Title:

Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry

NQF Level:

6

2. Description of the Programme (as in the Business Approval Form)

The Civil Engineering programmes at Exeter are part of a wider family of Engineering programmes that have been developed around a number of core principles that distinguish them as innovative, forward looking and student centred. Exeter’s approach to engineering education emphasis collaborative project based learning (PBL), contextualised teaching and an emphasis on skills development and practical application of knowledge. Our engineering programmes also equip students with an awareness of entrepreneurship and the skills and confidence to apply their engineering knowledge in entrepreneurial endeavours. This is achieved through our novel Entrepreneurship 1 & 2 modules.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

The MEng degree programme is designed to deliver all of the required learning outcomes as set out in UK-SPEC for an integrated MEng degree and hence contributes towards graduates becoming professionally qualified engineers in the UK, with international recognition. This programme shall be accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Graduates may apply for CEng registration through membership of an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution following an assessment of their subsequent professional development and experience.
The programme aims to enable students to become:
 
(a) flexible and autonomous engineering graduates equipped to adopt key leadership roles within multi-disciplinary construction, manufacturing, engineering design or research and development teams, contributing innovation, analytical and original thought and discipline specific expertise, demonstrating a holistic understanding of the context within which they work, supporting the work of others and taking full responsibility and demonstrating self motivation for their own personal and professional development;
 
(b) academically qualified to become chartered engineers within the appropriate engineering industry at the earliest opportunity;
 
(c) aware of the environmental, economic, social and sustainability issues that are an integral part of the professional engineer's role in society;
 
(d) able to work well in multi-disciplinary groups with experience of communication, organization, planning and logistics;
 
(e) through their experience of studying abroad, able to compare the practice of engineering abroad with that in the UK.
 
Through this programme, the College will provide students with learning opportunities to match their abilities and aspirations, personal academic and pastoral support throughout their university career, appropriate methods of teaching and assessment and a programme of study that they find demanding, interesting and intellectually stimulating, while allowing them to enjoy other aspects of university life. The College will also seek to promote the role of industry and engineering institutions and the benefits that they can provide to undergraduates. The programme also aims, through the term of study abroad, to encourage awareness of internationalisation in engineering as well as enabling students to establish links with Europe.
 

4. Programme Structure

The MEng Civil Engineering with International Study programme is a (4) year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level (7) (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into (4) ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

5. Programme Modules

Stage 1

Code Title Credits Compulsory NonCondonable
ENG1002Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing 30YesYes
ENG1005Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project 30YesYes
ENG1006Entrepreneurship 115NoNo
ENG1007Fundamentals of Mechanics15YesYes
ENG1008Fundamentals of Materials15YesYes
ENG1009Fundamentals of Electronics15YesYes

Stage 2

Code Title Credits Compulsory NonCondonable
ENG2013Sustainable Design Challenge Project30YesYes
ENG2007Introduction to Fluid Dynamics15YesYes
ENG2011Solid Mechanics15YesYes
ENG2009Modelling of Engineering Systems 15YesYes
ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 215YesNo
ENG2006Industry 4.015YesYes
ENG2012Structural Behaviour15YesYes

Stage 3

Code Title Credits Compulsory NonCondonable
ECM3174Year in Industry120YesYes

Stage 4

Code Title Credits Compulsory NonCondonable
ECM3175Individual Project30YesYes
ECM3160Materials 15YesYes
ENG3018Control Engineering15YesYes
ENG3016Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer15YesYes
ENG3022Finite Element Analysis for High Value Manufacturing15YesYes
ENG3015Structural Dynamics15YesYes
Option Group A: Select 1:
ENG3005Fluid Dynamics and CFD15NoYes
ENG3012Mechatronics15NoYes
ECM3164Operations Management 15NoYes
PHY3222Energy, Materials and Sustainability15NoNo

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods

On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge

Programme ILO #1
demonstrate understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis, design and communication in engineering
 
ENG1002 Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing (Year 1), ENG2009 Modelling of Engineering Systems (Year 2), ENG2006 Industry 4.0 (Year 2), ENG2012 Structural Behaviour (Year 2), ENG2010 Soil Mechanics (Year 2), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENG3006 Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Design (Year 3), ENG3015 Structural Dynamics (Year 3), ENGM025 Smart Civil Structures (Year 4), ENGM012 Performance Based Design Under Dynamic Loading (Year 4), ECMM110 Water and Environmental Systems (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #2
demonstrate understanding of a broad base of scientific principles underpinning electronic, material, mechanical and civil engineering
 
ENG1001 Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics (Year 1), ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1)
 
Programme ILO #3
demonstrate understanding of the characteristics and uses of a broad range of engineering materials and components
 
ENG1001 Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics (Year 1), ENG2011 Solid Mechanics (Year 2), ENG2010 Soil Mechanics (Year 2), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENGM006 Civil Engineering Materials (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #4
demonstrate understanding of a broad range of principles and design methods relating to the chosen engineering discipline in general, with knowledge and understanding in several specialist areas at the forefront of the discipline
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3003 Digital Engineering and Building Information Modelling (Year 3), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM006 Civil Engineering Materials (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #5
demonstrate understanding of management and business practices, including finance, law, marketing, personnel and quality
 
ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3001 Construction Project Management (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #6
demonstrate understanding of ethical and social issues related to engineering and professional responsibilities
 
ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3001 Construction Project Management (Year 3), ECM3158 Water Resources and Pollution Control (Year 3), ECMM110 Water and Environmental Systems (Year 4), ECMM163 Sustainable Engineering (Year 4)
 

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge

Programme ILO #7
demonstrate an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #8
select and apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles and computer based methods for the modelling and analysis of engineering problems, and apply them creatively and realistically in practical situations
 
ENG2009 Modelling of Engineering Systems (Year 2), ENG2006 Industry 4.0 (Year 2), ENG2012 Structural Behaviour (Year 2), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENG3015 Structural Dynamics (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM008 Design of Concrete and Steel Structures (Year 4), ECMM110 Water and Environmental Systems (Year 4), ECMM109 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #9
create a complete design, product or service to meet a customer need, starting from negotiation of specifications, to a professional standard, showing creativity and justifying all decisions
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #10
be able to take a holistic approach to design and problem solving
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENGM008 Design of Concrete and Steel Structures (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #11
assess and manage a wide range of risks (e.g.: commercial, safety, environmental etc.)
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (Year 1), ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #12
take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #13
select and use appropriate ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication of designs
 
ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3003 Digital Engineering and Building Information Modelling (Year 3), ENG3014 Structural Engineering (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #14
select and use laboratory instrumentation appropriately and correctly
 
ENG1001 Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics (Year 1), ENG2011 Solid Mechanics (Year 2), ENG2010 Soil Mechanics (Year 2), ENG3006 Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Design (Year 3), ECM3158 Water Resources and Pollution Control (Year 3), ENG3015 Structural Dynamics (Year 3), ECMM109 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (Year 4), ENGM006 Civil Engineering Materials (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #15
construct prototype products, systems, experimental apparatus etc.
 
ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (Year 1), ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #16
work safely in laboratory, workshop environments etc., and promote safe practice
 
ENG1001 Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics (Year 1), ENG2010 Soil Mechanics (Year 2), ENG2011 Solid Mechanics (Year 2), ENG2012 Structural Behaviour (Year 2), ECM3156 Civil Engineering Hydraulics (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge

Programme ILO #17
communicate effectively using the full range of currently available methods
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (Year 2), ENG3003 Digital Engineering and Building Information Modelling (Year 3), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #18
manage resources and time
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #19
work in a team, which may be multi-disciplinary, adopting any required role within that team, including leadership
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #20
evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other team members and help them to contribute effectively
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3)
 
Programme ILO #21
learn independently, identifying own personal development needs and goals, reflecting on own performance and manage own personal development
 
ENG1006 Entrepreneurship 1 (Year 1), ENG2004 Entrepreneurship 2 (Year 2), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #22
obtain and process information from a wide range of sources, analyse it critically and apply this information in engineering applications
 
ENG1005 Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project (Year 1), ENG2001 Civil Engineering Challenge Project (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)
 
Programme ILO #23
sort, manipulate and present data in a way that facilitates effective analysis and decision making
 
ENG1002 Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing (Year 1), ENG2006 Industry 4.0 (Year 2), ENG3013A Civil Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (Year 3), ENG3013B Civil Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (Year 3), ENG3003 Digital Engineering and Building Information Modelling (Year 3), ENGM015 MEng Individual Project (Year 4)

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

7. Programme Regulations

Credit

The programme consists of 480 credits with 120 credits taken at each stage. Normally not more than 75 credits would be allowed in any one term. In total, students normally take no more than 150 credits at level 1, and must take at least 90 credits at level 3.

The pass mark for award of credit in an individual module is 40%.

Progression from 2nd to 3rd year
 
Students who gain an average of 60% or more in the first 2 years will be eligible to progress to Stage 3 of the MEng Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry programme (weighting is 40% 1st year, 60% 2nd year).
 
Progression from 3rd to 4th year
 
Students who do not pass the Year in Industry or are not able to secure a placement will be required to transfer to the BEng Mechanical Engineering.

Condonement

This programme is accredited by a PSRB under licence from the Engineering Council. Therefore, the latest Engineering Council regulations on condonement apply to this programme. Please find further details in the TQA Manual here: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/specialprovisionsforprogrammeswithaccreditationlicencedbytheengineeringcouncil/

Assessment and Awards

UG Programmes: Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2, 3 and 4 combined in the ratio 2:1:4 respectively.

Classification

The marking of modules and the classification of awards broadly corresponds to the following percentage marks:

Class I    70% +                                                      

Class II   Division I 60-69%                                     

Class II   Division II 50-59%                                    

Class III  40-49%

Full details of assessment regulations for UG programmes can be found in the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual (TQA) on the University of Exeter website.  Generic marking criteria are also published here.

Please see the Teaching and Quality Assurance Manual for further guidance.

 

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

In accordance with University policy a system of personal tutors is in place for all students on this programme.  A University-wide statement on such provision is included in the University's TQA Manual.  As a student enrolled on this programme you will receive the personal and academic support of the Programme Coordinator and will have regular scheduled meetings with your Personal Tutor; you may request additional meetings as and when required. The role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

Information Technology (IT) Services provide a wide range of services throughout the Exeter campuses including open access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Help may be obtained through the Helpdesk, and most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.

Additionally, the College has its own dedicated IT support staff, helpdesk and computer facilities which are linked to the wider network, but which also provide access to some specialised software packages.  Email is an important channel of communication between staff and students in the College and an extensive range of web-based information (see https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/) is maintained for the use of students, including a comprehensive and annually revised student handbook.

The Harrison Learning Resource Centre is generally open during building open hours. The Centre is available for quiet study, with four separate rooms that can be booked for meetings and group work. Amongst its facilities, the Learning Resource Centre has a number of desks, four meeting rooms with large LCD screens, and free use of a photocopier. Also available are core set texts from your module reading lists, and undergraduate and MSc projects from the past two years.

Online Module study resources provide materials for modules that you are registered for, in addition to some useful subject and IT resources. Generic study support resources, library and research skills, past exam papers, and the 'Academic Honesty and Plagiarism' module are also available through the student portal (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk)

Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

10. Admission Criteria

All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.

For entry to the BEng Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry programme, academic entry requirements are:

Normally completion of 12 years of education;

A/AS 200 points (local language A/AS Levels are accepted); IB 24 points; Country-specific entry qualifications can be obtained from INTO Admissions.

English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills (or equivalent)

Minimum grade C in GCSE Maths; IB Maths SL / HL 3 if not offered at O level / GCSE; or Minimum Year 12 Pass in Maths; 

Unless otherwise specified Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic’ subjects or modules only.

 

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice.  See the University's TQA Manual for details.

 

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

The BEng Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industrry is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part  the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of the UK-SPEC*.

See details on further learning on the IMechE website: www.imeche.org/furtherlearning

The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

*UK-SPEC is the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence.

Please note: The University of Exeter’s Engineering department has redesigned the suite of programmes on offer from September 2020. As such, the accreditation of this undergraduate programme will be under review on an annual basis by the IMechE, until a full cohort of students have graduated from the programme.

 

14 Awarding Institution University of Exeter
15 Lead College / Teaching Institution College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
16 Partner College / Institution
17 Programme accredited/validated by
18 Final Award(s) BEng (Hons)
19 UCAS Code (UG programmes) H304
20 NQF Level of Final Awards(s): 6
21 Credit (CATS and ECTS) 480 (240 ECTS)
22 QAA Subject Benchmarking Group (UG and PGT programmes) Engineering
23 Origin Date February 8th 2023 Last Date of Revision: June 20th 2023