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Programme code | 4MECH005T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Kazem Alemzadeh
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
The principal aim of the course is to produce graduates who can plan and execute sizeable work programmes related to Mechanical Engineering. We intend to:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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1,2,3 through lectures/ instruction. |
Methods of Assessment | |
(1) Largely through unseen written examinations, and typically 10% coursework. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above, and in Section 18. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Please see above. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Practical skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Please see above. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Much of the study undertaken at Masters level will have been at, or informed by, the forefront of anacademic or professional discipline. Students will have shown originality in the application of knowledge,and they will understand how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research. They will be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, and they will show originality in tackling and solving problems. They will have the qualities needed for employment in circumstances requiring sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative, in complex and unpredictable professional environments. |
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The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Mrs Tracie Anderson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TR.
e.mail Tracie.Anderson@bristol.ac.uk
Postgraduate Student Administrator:
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Finite Element Analysis | MENG33111 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Power Generation for the 22nd Century | MENGM0002 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Literature Review Not available in this year | MENGM6041 | 10 | Mandatory | |
Research Project Proposal Not available in this year | MENGM6021 | 10 | Mandatory | |
MSc Project | MENGM0000 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Plus 8 options from the following list: | ||||
Environmental Thermalhydraulics | MENGM5031 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Non-Linear Behaviour of Materials | MENGM5022 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Systems and Control Engineering 4 | MENGM5012 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Virtual Product Development | MENGM6049 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Robotics Systems PG | COMSM0012 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Biomechanics | MENGM6051 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing | MENGM0019 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Generic Propulsion | MENGM0014 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Advanced Composites Analysis | AENGM2200 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Structural Integrity 1 | MENGM0030 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
For the MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering a Distinction is awarded for not less than 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and not less than 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
Please note: 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.
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