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Undergraduate Programme Specification

BEng Product Design Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich)

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title

BEng Product Design Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich)

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Bachelor of Engineering

Programme Code

PD-BENG-SI

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100182 - Engineering design - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

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

Institute Information

Teaching Institution	Queen's University Belfast
School/Department	Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Quality Code https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code Higher Education Credit Framework for England https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england	Level 6
Subject Benchmark Statements https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf	Engineering (2019)
Accreditations (PSRB)
No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

None

Programme Specific Regulations

Criteria for Admissions

The programme is offered to International (OS fee status) Students only.
There are two intakes into Year One, in September and in January of an academic year.
English Language Requirements:
Candidates will normally be required to have an English Language test score at CEFR B2 Level taken within the last two years.
Academic Subject Requirements:

Internationally Recognised Examinations
Two D Grades from a UK A-Level Board or equivalent to include Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied Science.
First Year pass at an overseas university with good grades.
Students with SAT: 2 Advanced Placements at Grade 3 or higher.
Completion of the International Baccalaureate with minimum of 24 points.
All students must hold an (I) GSCE grade C Mathematics or equivalent.
Entry requirements on a country-by-country basis are given in Appendix 1.
Progression from Foundation Programmes:
Students who achieve two D grades (including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied Science. in the Queen’s International Foundation Programme in Engineering and Science may progress on to the Degree programme with an International Year One.
Other similar foundation programmes may be acceptable and will be considered on an individual basis.

Criteria for Progression from International Year One to Stage 2

Students must attain 120 CAT points by passing all modules and meet the following criteria:

English Language and Study Skills Module (20 CATs)

minimum of 50% overall (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) minimum of 40% (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) in all components (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
Academic Modules (100 CATs)

A minimum average of 60% across 10 academic modules with passes in 10 out of 10 modules.

Module Attempts

Each opportunity a student has to complete an assessment is counted as an attempt. So, for example, a May exam and an August resit during the same academic year would be counted as two attempts. Students that elect to miss an opportunity will be recorded as Absent and will still have it counted as an attempt. If the Board of Examiners approves an application for consideration of exceptional circumstances, submitted for a missed assessment, this will not be counted as an attempt.

The number of times a student can attempt a module is subject to the following limits:

International Year One and Stage 2 & 3 modules: 2 attempts

Transfer to the non-sandwich programme

Students may transfer to the corresponding non-sandwich programme. Students that have not secured an appropriate placement by the 31st August immediately prior to their final year will be transferred to the corresponding non-sandwich programme.

Transfer to MEng programme

Transfer between BEng and MEng can take place after Stage 2.

BEng students will normally be considered for transfer to the corresponding MEng programme when they have:

• passed all International Year 1 and Stage 2 modules;
• obtained an overall weighted average mark of at least 55% after Stage 2

Average marks will be rounded to the nearest integer. Students who pass at resit will have these marks capped at 40% for the calculation of averages.

Students considered to have reached an appropriate academic standard will be invited to transfer before the start of Stage 3. Students who do not wish to transfer are under no obligation to do so.

Graduating with a BEng honours degree

In addition to the minimum 320 credit requirement (+120 credit placement year) , a student must also pass a major individual project to graduate with a BEng (Hons) degree. The project module must contribute to the degree classification and failure or absence of the individual project may result in the award of an Ordinary degree.

The classification of a BEng honours degree is based on a weighted average mark:

mark = 1/3*(Stage 2) + 2/3*(Stage 3)

Placement Year

The BEng placement is normally undertaken between Stage 2 and Stage 3

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

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.

•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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate enhanced cognitive skills in analytical, creative and critical thinking.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of cognitive skills is promoted through project work and assignments.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment rewards instances of creative and logical approaches to problem solving and decision making by assessing process as well as product.

Make use of a range of problem solving, decision making and project management skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Formal design review meetings are part of the operation of individual and group project activities

Methods of Assessment

Students are continually assessed with respect to their technical contribution, contribution to project deliverables and effective team working

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the methodologies and professional practices associated with product design and development.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Formal lectures are presented, but students also acquire knowledge and understanding experientially in assignments and project work.

Methods of Assessment

Technical reports, concept and functional prototypes, oral presentations, poster exhibitions, oral interviews

Use the main technologies used in product design and development, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Rapid Prototyping (RP) systems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Laboratory classes, Design-Build-Test projects

Methods of Assessment

Computer based assessment, concept and functional prototypes

Understand relevant engineering science, including statics, materials, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, class tests and formal examinations

Understand the manufacturing methods and processes available to the product designer.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Laboratory classes

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory report

Apply a range of software tools to support design, analysis and decision making.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

CAD and CAE is an integral part of Design-Build-Test projects

Methods of Assessment

Technical reports, presentations

Understand the business and management systems associated with manufacturing products

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, formal examinations

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Sketch and draw illustrations of product concepts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Tutorial classes

Methods of Assessment

Portfolio of work

Produce physical models that demonstrate product concepts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Tutorial classes

Methods of Assessment

Portfolio of work

Create detailed 3D computer models of product designs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Tutorial classes

Methods of Assessment

Computer based class test

Generate a Product Design Specification (PDS).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials

Methods of Assessment

Assignments

Apply appropriate engineering science in design analysis and decision making.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Project assignments

Methods of Assessment

Technical reports, concept and functional prototypes, oral presentations, poster exhibitions, oral interviews

Employ appropriate software tools in design analysis and decision making.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Project assignments

Methods of Assessment

Technical reports, presentations

Create product prototypes utilising a Rapid Prototyping (RP) system and various engineering workshop processes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Integral part of Design-Build-Test projects

Methods of Assessment

Concept and functional prototypes

Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for a product.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, formal examinations

Conduct market analysis, and develop designs viable for mass production

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials

Methods of Assessment

Assignments

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.
Written presentations are also embedded in the International Year 1 modules and are integrated with the aims of the English Language and Study Skills module. All International Year 1 academic modules are taught in small classes with specific instruction in the vocabulary and use of English appropriate to each academic module.

Methods of Assessment

Unseen examinations in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English
Written laboratory reports and essays
Reading Logs
Group project oral presentation
Listening coursework assignments

Unseen written examinations
Written laboratory reports

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate a wide range of enhanced personal and inter-personal skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, team projects

Methods of Assessment

Continual assessment

Present technical information in various ways including oral, written and graphical communication.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, team projects

Methods of Assessment

Oral presentations, oral interviews, technical reports, posters

Demonstrate enhanced ICT skills relevant to professional engineering practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Individual and team project assignments

Methods of Assessment

CAD and CAE file submissions, computer-based class tests

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title	Module Code	Level/ stage	Credits	Availability		Duration	Pre-requisite			Assessment
				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%
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%
Mathematics and Computing 2	MEE2029	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Manufacturing Technology 2	MEE2034	2	10	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Mechanics of Materials 2	MEE2001	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	50%	0%	50%
Employability 2	MEE2098	2	0	YES	--	12 weeks	N	--	YES	100%	0%	0%
Laboratory Programme 2	MEE2002	2	0	YES	YES	2 weeks	N	YES	--	50%	50%	0%
Design & Prototyping Projects 2	MEE2026	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Professional Studies 2	MEE2005	2	10	--	YES	12 weeks	N	YES	--	0%	0%	100%
Placement Year	MEE3099	3	120	YES	YES	30 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Manufacturing 3	MEE3014	4	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	50%	0%	50%
Plastics Engineering 3	MEE3065	4	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	50%	0%	50%
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%
Professional Studies 3	MEE3002	4	10	YES	--	12 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Product Design & Development Studies 3	MEE3053	4	10	--	YES	12 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%

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