MEng Honours Product Design and Development with a Year in Industry (5 years) (H155)
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BEng Honours
Product Design and Development 3 yrs (H150)
Product Design and Development with a Year in Industry 4-yr SW (H151)
MEng Honours
Product Design and Development 4 yrs (H152)
Product Design and Development with a Year in Industry 5-yr SW (H155)
Entrance Requirements
BEng
A-level: BBB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Design/Technology, Further Mathematics or Double Award Applied Science. Note: applicants not offering Physics at A-level should have a minimum of a grade C in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science.
BTEC Extended Diploma: a relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with 10 Distinctions and 8 Merits. Distinctions will be required in stipulated relevant units.
Higher National Diploma: those with good grades in a relevant Higher National Diploma will be considered on their individual merits for entry to Stage 2.
Irish Leaving Certificate: B2B2B2B2CC/B2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade B2 in Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements)
MEng
A-level: AAB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Design/Technology or Further Mathematics. Note: applicants not offering Physics at A-level should have a minimum of a grade B in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science.
BTEC Extended Diploma: a relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with 16 Distinctions and 2 Merits. Distinctions will be required in stipulated relevant units.
Irish Leaving Certificate: AB2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade A and B2 in any order in Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements).
Option to Transfer: transfers between BEng and MEng may be possible at the end of Stage 1.
For students whose first language is not English
An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you are an international student and you do not meet the entrance requirements, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Queen's University Belfast, which will prepare you for successful study on these degree courses. INTO Queen's University Belfast is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including:
International Foundation in Engineering and Science
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The importance of product design to the future growth of the developed economies is widely recognised. It is no longer sufficient to market the same product for an extended period, and the most successful companies are those that regularly introduce innovative new designs to their product portfolio. Time is also critical, innovative ideas must be translated quickly into marketable products if a competitive advantage is to be achieved.
Product development is just as important as product design, and there is a clear need for graduates who can not only create innovative designs, but also have the scientific background and technical expertise to develop products that are functionally sound. Knowledge of business processes is also required. This clearly applies to graduates with entrepreneurial ambitions who decide to exploit their innovative ideas by setting up and running their own companies. Existing companies also need graduates with the same range of creative, technical and business skills if they are to survive in an increasingly competitive world.
The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education, and is currently playing a leading role in the international Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) initiative, which aims to enhance engineering education by teaching in the context of conceiving, designing, implementing and operating products or systems - mimicking the context of professional practice.
The degrees cover the full range of activities involved in product design and development, with team-based project work being the core activity each year.
Stage 1
Projects concentrate on dissection and analysis of existing products, enabling students to explore the various issues and decisions involved in product design. Modules on materials and engineering science, computing and CAD provide the knowledge and skills needed for further project work. Supporting modules cover topics such as design methodology, problem-solving techniques and creative design skills such as drawing and model making.
Stage 2
Coverage of the subject is extended to the production and testing of prototypes, along with an understanding of the influence of manufacturing processes on decision-making in design.
Project work involves the use of technologies such as rapid prototyping and computer-aided analysis, with the projects again being supported by modules covering the relevant knowledge and skills.
Modules on electronics and polymer processing are also included, in order to extend the range of design projects that students can undertake.
Stage 3
Emphasis is on organisational, marketing, business and entrepreneurial topics, which is reflected in the project work and supporting modules, which enhance employability skills and prepare students for professional practice.
Stage 4
At Stage 4 (MEng only), students carry out a major project, which is generally based in, or associated with, a local company. Modules on advanced design and analysis techniques are also included.
Accreditation: both degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Progression: BEng students who perform well during Stage 1 may be invited to transfer to the MEng degree in Stage 2.
Placements/Study Abroad: the School actively encourages the uptake of one-year work placements, offering preparation through its employability programme and all-round support through its dedicated placement officer. Students also have the opportunity to work or study outside the UK through our participation in the IAESTE and Erasmus student exchange programmes, and the Student Abroad and Study USA programmes. In recent years, students have been placed in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Japan, Malaysia and the USA.
Last updated 12.09.13
