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Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Recruitable Target

Accreditation

Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The BSc. (Hons) Product Design Engineering (PDE) programme fulfils the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. It instils a high level of technical expertise and stimulates the development of an enquiring, analytical, critical and creative approach to prepare students for their future career in the design sector. It emphasises empathy, imagination and creativity to develop the students' intellect and their ability to communicate a rigour in process and thought. Combining this with the ability to design innovative, economically viable and ethically sound, sustainable solutions. It considers the complete life cycle of a product, from conception, through design and manufacture, to decommissioning, recycling and disposal, within the constraints imposed by economic, legal, social, cultural and environmental considerations. The resulting design graduates are able to work in a way that contributes to society, the economy and the environment, both in the present and for the future. Additionally, the sandwich programme aims to give students first-hand knowledge and experience of the practice of design in the UK and European industry and the operation and internal structure of typical design based companies. The programme aims to: Develop core knowledge, and understanding of key design principles. Cover the technical subjects appropriate for the needs of today's industrial and product designers working towards a sustainable future. Enable students to develop knowledge, intellectual and practical skills that will enable them to take a leading role in the identification and solution of problems and the development of robust design solutions. Investigate and explore idea creation mechanisms and techniques used to foster creativity within design teams and the typical commercial environment. Allow students to gain knowledge about enterprise, innovation and the influence of standards and environmental legislation on innovation and the design process. Develop student's study and personal skills so that they progressively take responsibility for their own learning, becoming independent learners, whilst receiving appropriate tutoring and support. Equip students with a range of transferable skills and attributes in the use of computers, software packages, team working, communication, time management and problem solving methodology that will enable them to undertake responsible roles in industry and commerce. Additionally, the sandwich programme aims to: Provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. It will give students first-hand knowledge and experience of the practice of design in the UK and European industry and the operation and internal structure of typical design based companies. Provide a degree programme that meets the accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council AHEP- 4, the QAA Subject Benchmark Statements for Engineering, Art and Design, and the needs of industry.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply creative and imaginative approaches in problem solving and the development of designs.
2.
Develop a design concept using hand sketching and 2D sketching software techniques.
3.
Use solid modelling techniques in the creation of 3D parts and assemblies.
4.
Use knowledge of mathematics and electrical engineering theory in the selection and use of digital. and analogue electronic components to solve a problem.
5.
Create a program to operate embedded intelligent controllers within an electronic system.
6.
Define the micro-structural characteristics of a range of engineering materials and identify the relationships between manufacturing processes and material behaviour.
7.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the physics of mechanical systems and mathematics by applying them in formulating solutions to common problems.
8.
Identify and reflect upon the following aspects of personal development: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others.
9.
Understand how materials, colour and texture are applied in creating a persuasive 3D rendered graphic presentation of products.
10.
Create professional quality display models.
11.
Design and build remote intelligent systems.
12.
Ability to develop a branding strategy and promotional plan for a given product design.
13.
Create 3D part models using surface modelling and other advanced modelling techniques.
14.
Undertake finite element analysis of engineered components.
15.
Generate an initial product design specification and select an optimal design from a range of design solutions.
16.
Select appropriate standard items and select materials and their manufacturing processes to inform the final design.
17.
Develop detail design documents.
18.
Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice.
19.
Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and contribute to continuous improvement.
20.
Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks.
21.
Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.
22.
Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation.
23.
Plan for effective project implementation.
24.
Manage tasks, people and resources to plan and budget.
25.
Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs.
26.
Manage continuous quality improvement.
27.
Communicate in English with others at all levels.
28.
Present and discuss proposals.
29.
Demonstrate personal and social skills.
30.
Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
31.
Manage and apply safe systems of work.
32.
Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development.
33.
Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice.
34.
Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Acquisition of general and specialist engineering knowledge applied to existing and emerging technologies is achieved mainly through lectures and directed student-centred learning. Student-centred learning is used where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced through case-studies and practical activities. Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of coursework and examinations. Theoretical and practical methods are developed through lectures, case-studies and coursework assignments. Fundamental principles are delivered predominantly by lectures and laboratory classes. More advanced techniques such as computational techniques are delivered through examples, case studies and by project work supported by tutorials. Theoretical and practical methods are assessed through a combination of exams, theoretical and practical coursework, laboratory work and project work. Technical and commercial skills are taught through individual and group project work supported by a lecture and seminar programme appropriate to the demands of the coursework and projects. Technical and commercial skills are assessed by individual and group written design project reports, student presentations with the aid of poster presentations, process books and display models and prototypes. Interpersonal and professional skills are embedded into almost every activity within the programmes content and assessment. Assessment of levels of interpersonal and professional skills is predominantly through individual and group academic and practical coursework and project work.

Opportunities for work related learning

Students are encouraged and supported to find and undertake a year's industrial placement between Level 5 and Level 6. There is a further opportunity to undertake summer placements between academic years to gain valuable industrial experience. This work experience will help develop understanding of the world of work environment suitable for the programme and increase a student's professional practical skills. Additionally, the programme team have a track record of liaising with outside and industrial partners to provide students with “live” projects that are considered stretch goals for their academic development and learning. The student must pass a single, 120 credit module during the sandwich year.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Students have the option to undertake a placement year. The placement year, module 5267PDE, will follow Level 5 and students will be enrolled on a 480 credit honours sandwich programme. The Level 5 mean for the final award mark will be calculated based upon the 240 credits at Level 5. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

In accordance with Engineering Council requirements, a maximum of 30 credits on this programme can be awarded by compensation.

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

GCSEs and equivalents

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

OCR Cambridge Technical

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

UCAS points

Welsh awards

Extra Entry Requirements

Can this course be deferred?

Yes

Is a DBS check required?

No

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH10-01) engineering