Undergraduate Programme Specification
BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich)
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich) | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Engineering | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | ME-BENG-SI | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100190 - Mechanical engineering - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 4 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 480 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
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Programme Specific Regulations Criteria for Admissions |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To produce graduates who will:
•be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality;
•seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner;
•be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical and technical skills, using appropriate tools;
•be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities;
•be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value;
•appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication;
•be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue;
•be professional in their outlook, capable of team working, effective communicators, and able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches;
•have significant experience of working in a professional engineering environment.
•be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality;
•seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner;
•be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical and technical skills, using appropriate tools;
•be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities;
•be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value;
•appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication;
•be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue;
•be professional in their outlook, capable of team working, effective communicators, and able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches;
•have significant experience of working in a professional engineering environment.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures supported by tutorials. Methods of Assessment Examinations |
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Demonstrate an ability to identify, classify and evaluate the performance of engineering systems and components using analytical methods and modelling techniques, and apply a systems approach to the solution of mechanical engineering problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures supported by tutorials. Practical training in computer-based analytical tools. Methods of Assessment Examinations. Computer-based assignments and coursework |
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Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Mini-projects concentrating on applications of engineering principles, Engineering design modules at stages 1-3. Major individual project at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Assignments. Design coursework. Project work. |
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Investigate and define an engineering problem and identify associated constraints such as environmental and sustainability limitations, and health and safety. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and tutorials Mini projects in design and manufacturing at stages 1-3. Major individual project at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Examinations, coursework and project work. |
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Manage effectively the design process, appreciate customer and user needs, evaluate outcomes, assess commercial risk and manage cost drivers. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Design assignments at stages 1-3. Major individual project at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Design coursework. Project work. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of mechanical engineering and its underpinning science and mathematics, |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures supported by tutorials. Methods of Assessment Examinations. |
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Apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines and appreciate the wider multidisciplinary engineering context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Laboratories and mini-projects focussing on engineering applications. Stage 3 individual project. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports, coursework assignments and project work. |
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Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise of their engineering judgement. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and coursework in design and manufacturing modules. Professional studies modules at stages 2 & 3 focussing on wider business knowledge. Methods of Assessment Examinations and coursework assignments. |
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Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational concepts, methods and techniques which are employed elsewhere in the programme or regarded as essential for professional engineering. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Mathematics lectures and tutorials at stages 1 & 2. Computing lectures and coursework at stage 2 Methods of Assessment Examinations and coursework assignments. |
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Appreciate the full range of manufacturing processes employed in industry and have more detailed knowledge of common machining processes. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, practicals and coursework in Manufacturing Technology at stage 2. Manufacturing based modules at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Examinations and coursework assignments. |
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Exhibit familiarity with the generic elements of current engineering applications and practices and have an awareness of the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of the engineer. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and coursework focussing on engineering applications. Professional studies modules at stages 2 & 3 focussing on wider business knowledge. Methods of Assessment Examinations and coursework assignments |
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of business and management concepts, methods and techniques relevant to the practising engineer. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Professional studies lectures and tutorials at stages 2 & 3. Methods of Assessment Examinations. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Analyse and solve engineering problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving is taught in module lectures and reinforced through tutorials. Methods of Assessment Examinations. |
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Employ basic theoretical models and scientific principles where appropriate. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorial exercises reinforce the use of theoretical models and scientific principles within course modules. Methods of Assessment Examinations |
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Apply the mathematical and computational tools and techniques which provide essential support for problem solving and decision making in engineering. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Within modules practically focussed assignments demonstrate the application of mathematical/computing tools and techniques to engineering applications. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments. |
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Design a system, component or process and recognise opportunities for improvements in a design. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Engineering drawing and design is taught through lectures and coursework in dedicated design modules in stages 1-3. Methods of Assessment Coursework. |
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Take a holistic approach to problem-solving to encompass technical, business and social factors and constraints. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Mini-projects and design coursework are used to introduce wider approaches to problem solving. At stage 3 modules provide greater focus on real world applications and their constraints. Lectures in Professional Studies at stages 2 & 3 reinforce wider business context. Methods of Assessment Examinations and coursework assignments. |
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Use laboratory and workshop equipment, along with appropriate instrumentation, in order to execute a series of experiments, both effectively and safely. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Group activities in the Laboratory programme at stage 1 and Manufacturing Technology at stage 2 are used to provide training in experimental practice. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports. |
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Use appropriate computer software for design purposes and as a means of analysing and solving engineering problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Where appropriate engineering analysis software is employed to assist teaching within modules. This ranges from word processing, spreadsheets and presentational software starting at stage 1 through to dedicated, specialised simulation software in stage 3 modules. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments. |
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Produce engineering drawings, both manually and by employing Computer Aided Design facilities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical training in basic drawing skills and CAD design and analysis software is integral to the teaching of design in stages 1-3. Methods of Assessment Design coursework. |
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Produce technical reports to a professional standard. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Report writing skills are developed initially through the laboratory module and mini-projects in other modules. The final project completes the development of report writing skills. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports. Coursework and final project report. |
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Plan and deliver technical presentations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Technical presentation skills are reinforced through mini-projects in stages 1 & 2, and planning and delivering a technical presentation is an important element in the final stage 3 project. Methods of Assessment Project presentation. |
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Apply engineering skills within a practical industrial environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies 12 month sandwich placement within industrial employer undertaking a dedicated training programme supported by the university. Methods of Assessment Sandwich year training report |
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Have demonstrated necessary competency in the use of English at Year One |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students study the module English Language and Study Skills in International Year One 1 in order to develop their proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in the English Language to the level necessary to progress to Stage 2. Methods of Assessment Unseen examinations in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Communicate effectively in writing, verbally and through graphical media. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Laboratory report writing at stages 1 & 2 and lectures and Project 3B. Presentation of other mini-project reports. Major individual project at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports. Mini-project reports. Project oral presentation and final report. |
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Manage time and resources, prioritise and work to deadlines. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Coursework and project resource limitations and deadlines. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments and project work. |
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Use computers and information technology effectively. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT and word-processing skills development through module assignments. Practical training in computing and use of computer-based software tools. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments and project work. |
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Locate and assemble information using various sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Training in use of library resources and on-line databases at stage 1. Referencing in formal laboratory and project reports. Research methods module at stage 3. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports. Project report. |
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Demonstrate generic problem-solving skills acquired during the programme. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Coursework and project work at stage 3 increasingly focus on applications of engineering knowledge and enable generic skills development. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments and project work. |
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Work and learn independently. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies All modules require extensive self-learning to support in class learning. Methods of Assessment Examinations, coursework assignments and project work. |
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Work effectively as a member of a group or team. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Group exercises are embedded in laboratory work and in mini-projects associated with practically focussed modules in stages 1-3. Methods of Assessment Laboratory reports. Coursework assignments. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | NTO1026 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Drawing and Design | NTO1040 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Thermodynamics | NTO1018 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Structural and Stress Analysis | NTO1016 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Materials and Manufacture | NTO1043 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Dynamics | NTO1014 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| English Language and Study Skills | NTO1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | NTO1027 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Mechanical Principles | NTO1042 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | NTO1041 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Fluid Mechanics | NTO1015 | 1 | 10 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Mathematics and Computing 2 | MEE2029 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 2 | MEE2007 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Mechanics of Materials 2 | MEE2001 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Design and Manufacturing 2 | MEE2012 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Dynamics 2 | MEE2006 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Laboratory Programme 2 | MEE2002 | 2 | 0 | YES | YES | 2 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Professional Studies 2 | MEE2005 | 2 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Employability 2 | MEE2098 | 2 | 0 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Manufacturing Technology 2 | MEE2034 | 2 | 10 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Placement Year | MEE3099 | 3 | 120 | YES | YES | 30 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Heat Transfer & Combustion 3 | MEE3031 | 4 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
| Transportation Power and Systems 3 | MEE3064 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% |
| Project 3B | MEE3030 | 4 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Computer-Aided Engineering 3 | MEE3013 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Engineering Dynamics 3 | MEE3038 | 4 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Plastics Engineering 3 | MEE3065 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Manufacturing 3 | MEE3014 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Professional Studies 3 | MEE3002 | 4 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Mechanics of Materials 3 | MEE3033 | 4 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
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