Programme Specification

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Programme Title		DIP-IDE International Year One in Engineering / Extended International Year One in Engineering			Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)					International Diploma in Engineering
Programme Code		NTO-IDE-EG		UCAS Code			HECoS Code				100184 - General or integrated engineer - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Undergraduate Diplom

Length of Programme

Full Time - 1 Academic Year

Total Credits for Programme

120

Exit Awards available

No

Teaching Institution	Queen's International Study Centre (ISC)
School/Department	QUB International Study Centre
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 4
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/the-frameworks-for-higher-education-qualifications-of-uk-degree-awarding-bodies-2024.pdf
Accreditations (PSRB)
The British Council	Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 11-10-23

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations (Please see General Regulations) None.

Programme Specific Regulations Applicants are advised to check the latest information regarding Entry Requirements, Important Dates, Fees and Pricing, Modules and Progression online at https://qubisc.com/en International Diploma Engineering Award: To be awarded an International Diploma in Engineering, a student must have attained 120 CATS during the International Year One in Engineering. A student must score at least 40% in a subject module to attain 10 CATS for the module. A student must attain 100 CATS by attaining 10 CATs for each of 10 subject modules. A student must score at least 50% overall (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) and at least 40% in each of the four sub-skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) to attain 20 CATS for the English for Academic Purposes module. Students must pass 10 academic subject modules with the value of 100 CATS points and pass the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Module with a value of 20 CATS points. Categories of Award: PASS – attain 120 CATS from passing 10 subject modules and the English for Academic Purposes module and achieve an average of 40% to 59% across the 10 subject modules. PASS with COMMENDATION – attain 120 CATS from passing 10 subject modules and the English for Academic Purposes module and achieve an average of 60% to 69% across the 10 subject modules. PASS with HIGH COMMENDATION – attain 120 CATS from passing 10 subject modules and the English for Academic Purposes module and achieve an average of at least 70% across the 10 subject modules. Students following the extended programme must also take and satisfactorily complete one or two terms of Academic English before taking any of the academic subject modules. The following forms of assessment may be used: class tests, quizzes, examinations, coursework, laboratories, portfolios, oral tests, presentations, group-work. Criteria for Enrolment in UG degrees at Queen’s University Belfast: To enrol onto Year 2 of a BEng UG degree at Queens University, a student must have been awarded an International Diploma in Engineering PASS with COMMENDATION or PASS with HIGH COMMENDATION. To enrol onto Year 2 of a MEng UG degree at Queens University, a student must have been awarded an International Diploma in Engineering PASS with HIGH COMMENDATION.

Students with protected characteristics None.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No

1. To provide students with a high quality education at undergraduate Year One level.

2. To prepare students for progression to Year Two undergraduate study in engineering or related disciplines at Queen’s University Belfast.

3. To enhance the subject knowledge, learning skills and English language proficiency of students to enable them to communicate and study engineering and related subjects effectively and confidently at undergraduate level in an English medium university.

4. To provide the opportunity for professional recognition by the appropriate engineering institution(s).

5. To cultivate a commitment to good practice in academic work

6. To provide students with the necessary personal and key skills to enable them to develop as independent, autonomous learners.

7. To give students experience of different approaches to teaching and learning and to the methods that may be used to assess their learning.

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
1. Interpret criteria and specifications and plan their implementation; 2. Identify, analyse and solve a range of engineering problems using appropriate techniques and principles; 3. Formulate solutions to problems through the synthesis of ideas from a range of sources; 4. Assess and analyse problems that involve a degree of complexity, taking account of conflicting priorities and the wider impacts and limitations in decision making.	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students' cognitive skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done using a mix of examinations, class tests, laboratory reports, essays and coursework.
Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
1. Perform experimental laboratory, practical and field work using relevant test and measurement apparatus. 2. Use a range of general and engineering specific software. 3. Demonstrate competent use of English in reading, writing, speaking and listening at appropriate level. 4. Work in teams with other students to achieve a shared objective.	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Laboratory and other practical/fieldwork sessions individually and in groups. Using design and simulation software tools for formation and assessment. Preparation of reports, essays, and presentations, individually and in groups. Methods of Assessment Conduct in experimental laboratories and practical/field work, team participation, effective use of software tools, use of English in reports, essays and presentations are assessed directly in assessment elements of subject modules and English Language and Study Skills module.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
1. Understand the key concepts, theories, principles and processes involved in engineering. 2. Understand the techniques, methods, materials, product and practices, including the regulatory framework, codes and standards, employed in engineering. 3. Appreciate the context in which engineering operates including, the legal, social, economic, health and safety, cultural, technological, physical, environmental and global influences; the industry, professions and allied industries, and linkages between elements of the discipline, and between the discipline and related disciplines	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design classes, and workshops, and is supported by independent study Methods of Assessment Assessment is done using a mix of examinations, class tests, laboratory reports, and coursework.
Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
1. Perform a range of subject specific skills consistent with students studying the same designated degree programme in Year One (Level 1) at Queen’s University Belfast.	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies As above for previously stated learning outcomes Methods of Assessment As above for previously stated learning outcomes

Stages and Modules

Module Title	Module Code	Level/ stage	Credits	Term	Duration	Pre-requisite			Assessment
							Core	Option	Coursework %	Practical %	Examination %
Statics	NTO1067	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Databases	NTO1066	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Computer Architecture	NTO1065	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Object Oriented Programming	NTO1064	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	70%	0%	30%
Engineering Design Projects	NTO1068	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	100%	0%	0%
Embedded Systems	NTO1071	1	20	Full Year	12 weeks	N	--	YES	100%	0%	0%
Electric Circuits	NTO1070	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Chemical Engineering Principles	NTO1072	1	20	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Surveying and Materials	NTO1073	1	20	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	100%	0%	0%
Communications	NTO1052	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Materials and Manufacture	NTO1043	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Fluid Mechanics	NTO1015	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Dynamics	NTO1014	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Procedural Programming	NTO1012	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	70%	0%	30%
Thermodynamics	NTO1018	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Digital System Design	NTO1021	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Drawing and Design	NTO1040	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	--	YES	100%	0%	0%
Engineering Mathematics 2	NTO1027	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	YES	--	40%	0%	60%
Engineering Mathematics 1	NTO1026	1	10	Both	12 weeks	N	YES	--	40%	0%	60%
English for Academic Purposes	NTO1001	1	20	Both	24 weeks	N	YES	--	40%	0%	60%

Notes

Please note that the British Council accredits the EAP module for this programme.

Please note, students on the Extended version of this programme may do 4 or 5 terms.

All students will study their necessary optional modules in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Please note the semester in which optional modules are offered is dependent upon student numbers and in particular which cohort the students commence the programme (September or January).

Please be advised that modules studied are determined by the pathway chosen.

Pathway modules are as follows:

Aerospace:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Aerospace Principles
Drawing and Design
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Principles
Dynamics
Materials and Manufacture
Structural and Stress Analysis
Thermodynamics

Chemical:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Thermodynamics
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Drawing and Design
Basic Chemistry 1 (Organic and Inorganic)
Basic Chemistry 2 (Physical Chemistry)
Materials and Manufacture
Heat and Mass Transfer

Civil:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Drawing and Design
Geotechnics
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Civil Engineering Principles
Surveying
Materials and Manufacture
Structural and Stress Analysis

Computer Science:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Circuit Principles 1
Computer Architecture
Engineering Design and Practice
Procedural Programming
Object Oriented Programming
Circuit Principles 2
Digital Systems Design
Databases

Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Circuit Principles 1
Electronic Materials and Devices
Engineering Design and Practice
Computer Programming
Communications
Circuit Principles 2
Digital Systems Design
Electrical Power and Machines

Mechanical:
Engineering Maths 1
Engineering Maths 2
ELSS
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drawing and Design
Dynamics
Materials and Manufacture
Structure and Stress Analysis
Thermodynamics