Programme Specification
TT Taught Component of the PhD Research Programme in Hydrogen,Fuel Cells and their Application (Entry prior to October 2014)
Academic Year: 2015/16
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
- What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
- Summary
- Programme aims
- Learning outcomes
- Programme structure
- Progression and weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | PGDip/PGCert |
| Programme title | Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications |
| Programme code | TTRM14 |
| Length of programme | The taught component comprises taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits. Certain modules are delivered by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and University of Nottingham (UoN) The duration of the taught component is two years from registration for the MPhil/PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications. Candidates who have completed part or all of the taught component but who subsequently do not complete the requirements for the award of PhD in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Their Applications may be eligible for the award of PGDip or PGCert. |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published |
1. Programme Aims
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
c. Key transferable skills:
4. Programme structure
4.1 COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
CODE
|
ModuleTitle
|
Modular Weight |
|
08 22831 |
The Energy System (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15322 |
LM Measurement Techniques (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 18003 |
Marketing and TQM (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20706 |
Business Methods, Economics and Strategy (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17996 |
LH Effective Project Management (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19688 |
Materials for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance |
20 |
|
TTP302 |
Vehicle Systems Analysis |
20 |
20 credits from the following list, with at least 10 credits from UoN
|
CODE
|
ModuleTitle
|
Modular Weight |
|
04 15492 |
Powder Handling and Processing (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 15493 |
Molecular Delivery (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17136 |
Advanced Reaction Systems A (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17137 |
Advanced Reaction Systems B (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 17684 |
Materials for Sustainable Environmental Technologies (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19298 |
Process Engineering Fundamentals (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 19689 |
Materials for Energy Generation and Storage (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20082 |
Math Modelling of Time-Dependent Processes (UoB) |
10 |
|
04 20323 |
EngD8 Colloid Chemistry and Rheology (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 16807 |
Continum Mechanics (UoB) |
10 |
|
06 20445 |
Computation Methods and Frontier (UoB) |
10 |
|
F14FBB |
From the Bench to the Bank (UoN) |
20 |
|
F34NIN |
Introduction to Nanotechnology (UoN) |
10 |
|
H54HYE |
Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy (UoN) |
10 |
|
MM4CRM |
Conservation and Recycling of Materials (UoN) |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 Re-assessment of modules delivered by Loughborough University for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification
Programme Specification
TT MSc Automotive Systems Engineering
Academic Year: 2015/16
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
- What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
- Summary
- Programme aims
- Learning outcomes
- Programme structure
- Progression and weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | Institution of Mechanical Engineers |
| Final award | MSc/ PGDip / PGCert |
| Programme title | Automotive Systems Engineering |
| Programme code | TTPT02/TTPT05 |
| Length of programme | Full-Time or Part-Time |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/departments/aeroauto/automotivesystemsengineering/ |
| Date at which the programme specification was published |
1. Programme Aims
- To supply the automotive industries with postgraduates having a good grounding in relevant engineering principles and the subsequent practical application to relevant product design.
- To provide a broad-based and sound education in advanced topics of relevance to automotive engineering via in-depth study and an understanding of selected engineering science topics and the application of fundamental principles to the design and development of engineering products and systems.
- To develop an integrated systems engineering viewpoint for automotive product, design and manufacture, with specific skills in formulating engineering systems in terms of function and performance and to provide insights into the essential skills, such as multi-criteria decision-making and other facets of a systems approach to managing complex projects.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering
- QAA for Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
- EC (UK) Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
- I.Mech.E Educational Base
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate
- knowledge and understanding of a systems viewpoint for automotive product development and manufacture together with an ability to formulate automotive engineering systems in terms of their function and performance.
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Automotive Systems Engineering
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Automotive systems.
- an extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and current practice in automotive product development and the limitations of such concepts, including a critical awareness of current issues and future prospects at the forefront of the discipline.
- a wide knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of complex vehicle systems and the ability to analyse and synthesise such systems
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- demonstrate an integrated systems engineering viewpoint for automotive product design, development and manufacture and specific skills in formulating engineering systems in terms of function and performance
- integrate knowledge in the automotive field using mathematics, science, information technology, design and engineering practice
- model and analyse complex automotive systems using appropriate concepts, scientific principles, mathematical methods, while recognising the limitations of such analysis
- innovate in solving novel and challenging problems and be aware of the limitations of the solutions
- apply the concepts of sustainable engineering while solving problems and being aware of future trends
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills of
- applying modelling techniques and software to engineering problems
- conducting and analysing experiments , adapting experimental procedures to novel situations if necessary, analysing experimental data in detail, and drawing comprehensive conclusions
- independent planning and execution of projects which relate to Automotive systems engineering.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- communicate effectively
- generate and analyse data to solve complex engineering problems
- optimise use of resources and time in project planning and implementation
- undertake technical roles in a team working the development of vehicle systems
- learn independently and be familiar with how to access key information
- sort, manipulate and present data in a way which facilitates effective analysis and decision making
- Critically appraise engineering problems.
4. Programme structure
The Programme comprises:
- For Full-Time candidates, taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits together with Project modules with a modular weight of 60 credits.
- For Part-Time candidates, taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits together with a Project module with a modular weight of 60 credits which will, subject to satisfactory arrangements for supervision, be carried out in industry.
4.1 COMPULSORY MODULES
|
Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
|
TTP300/305 |
Project |
60 |
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance |
20 |
|
TTP302 |
Vehicle Systems Analysis |
20 |
|
MMP602 |
Manufacturing Systems and Integrated Design |
20 |
4.2 OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must take further modules from the list below to bring the total modular weight to 180.
|
Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
|
TTP401 |
Sustainable Vehicle Powertrains |
20 |
|
TTP402 |
Body Engineering |
20 |
|
TTP404 |
Vehicle Dynamics and Control |
20 |
|
TTP408 |
Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration |
20 |
|
TTP451 |
Powertrain Calibration Optimisation |
20 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 All candidates are required to make themselves available for an oral examination on their project work.
5.3 Full-Time candidates must submit a written project report on the Project module to the Programme Tutor by the 15th September following commencement of the programme. Part-Time candidates must submit a written project report on the Project module to the Programme Tutor on or before the date specified in the academic year in which the Project is undertaken. A Project module for which a report is not received by the due date will receive a zero mark.
5.4 Re-assessment of modules for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification
Programme Specification
TT MSc Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering
Academic Year: 2015/16
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (available soon)
- What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
- Summary
- Programme aims
- Learning outcomes
- Programme structure
- Progression and weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc/ PGDip / PGCert |
| Programme title | Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering |
| Programme code | TTPT06 |
| Length of programme | |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published |
1. Programme Aims
- To supply the automotive industries with postgraduates having a good grounding in relevant engineering principles and the subsequent practical application to relevant product design.
- To provide a broad-based and sound education in advanced topics of relevance to automotive engineering via in-depth study and an understanding of selected engineering science topics and the application of fundamental principles to the design and development of engineering products and systems.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering
- QAA for Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
- EC (UK) Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
- I.Mech.E Educational Base
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Automotive Engineering
- a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Automotive Engineering
- an extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and current practice in automotiveproduct development and the limitations of such concepts, including a critical awareness of current issues and future prospects at the forefront of the discipline.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to
- integrate knowledge in the automotive field using mathematics, science, information technology, design and engineering practice
- model and analyse complex automotive systems using appropriate concepts, scientific principles, mathematical methods, while recognising the limistations of such analysis
- innovate in solving novel and challenging problems and be aware of the limitations of the solutions.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills of
- applying modelling techniques and software to engineering problems
- conducting and analysing experiments, adapting experimental procedures to novel situations if necessary, analysing experimental data in detail, and drawing comprehensive conclusions
- independent planning and execution of projects which relate to Automotive Engineering.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to
- communicate effectively
- generate and analyse data to solve complex engineering problems
- optimise use of resources and time in project planning and implementation
- learn independently and be familiar with how to access key information
- sort, manipulate and present data in a way which facilitates effective analysis and decision making
- critically appraise engineering problems.
4. Programme structure
4.1 The Programme comprises taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits together with a Project module with a modular weight of 60 credits which will, subject to satisfactory arrangements for supervision, be carried out in industry. Certain optional modules are delivered by Coventry University (CoU), Cranfield University (CrU) , University of Warwick (UoW), University of Bradford (UoB), University of Southampton (UoS), University of York (UoY), Aston University(AsU) and University College London (UCL).
Students must achieve credit in at least two of the following modules: TTP301, TTP401, TTP451
Students must achieve at least 55 credits in optional modules delivered by Loughborough University (LU).
4.2 COMPULSORY MODULES
|
Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
|
TTP300 |
Project (LU) |
60 |
4.3 OPTIONAL MODULES
Modules with a total weight of 120 from the following (at least 2 modules from TTP301, TTP401, TTP451)
|
DSP117 |
Driver and Vehicle Ergonomics (LU) |
15 |
||
|
DSP831 |
Experience Design (LU) |
15 |
||
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MMP602 |
Manufacturing Systems & Integrated Design (LU) |
20 |
||
|
MMP437 |
Sustainable Product Design (LU) |
15 |
||
|
MPP558 |
Sustainable Use of Materials (LU) |
15 |
||
|
TTP301 |
Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance (LU) |
20 |
||
|
TTP401 |
Sustainable Vehicle Powertrain (LU) |
20 |
||
|
TTP451 |
Powertrain Calibration Optimisation (LU) |
20 |
||
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|
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Communicating Knowledge (AsU) |
15 |
||
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|
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||
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Advanced Engineering Statistics (BB1) (UoB) |
10 |
||
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Braking of Road Vehicles (UoB) |
10 |
||
|
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Design of Experiments and RSM (BB3) (UoB) |
10 |
||
|
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Failure Data Analysis (BB2) (UoB) |
10 |
||
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Failure Mode Avoidance & Robustness (BB4) (UoB) |
10 |
||
|
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Green Belt Problem Solver (UoB) |
20 |
||
|
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Coaching Development for Engineering and Process Improvement Projects (UoB) |
20 |
||
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Associative Vehicle Architecture (AVA) Creator Competency(CoU) |
15 |
||
|
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Control Systems 1 - Introduction to Design Methods (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Control Systems 2 - Use of Matlab / Simulink (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Control Systems 3 - Design, Real-time Systems and Implementation (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Durability and Reliability 1 (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Durability and Reliability 2 - Advanced (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Engineering Analysis & Simulations (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Kalman Filter Training (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Structure, Safety and Impact Analysis (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Ground Vehicle Dynamics 1 (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Ground Vehicle Dynamics 2 (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Vehicle Safety (CoU) |
15 |
||
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Tyre Modelling (CoU) |
15 |
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Advanced CAE Applications (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Advanced Control and Optimisation (CrU) |
10 |
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Automotive Control Applications (CrU) |
10 |
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CAE Applications & PLM (CrU) |
10 |
||
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CFD a Comprehensive Introduction (CrU) |
15 |
||
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CFD Automotive Applications Research Project (CrU) |
15 |
||
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CFD for Automotive Applications (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Disc Brake Design and Analysis (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Engineering Analysis for Advanced Applications (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Implementation of Automotive Control Systems (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Mechatronics Modelling For Automotive Systems (CrU) |
10 |
||
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Transmission & Driveline (CrU) |
15 |
||
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Advanced Automotive NVH (UoS) |
15 |
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Systems Engineering Management (UCL) |
15 |
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Advanced Test Techniques for Electrical Systems and Software (UoW) |
15 |
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Automotive Body Joining for Lightweight Structures (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Automotive Diagnostics (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Automotive Electrical & Electronics Overview 1 day (unaccredited) (UoW) |
0 |
||
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Automotive Hybridisation 1 day (unaccredited) (UoW) |
0 |
||
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Automotive Networking (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Concepts of Advanced Programme & Project Management (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Dimensional Measurement and Management (UoW) |
15 |
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Hybrid System Technologies (UoW) |
15 |
||
|
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Hybrid Vehicle Practical Component Testing (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Hybrids Vehicle Technology Overview 1 day (unaccredited) (UoW) |
0 |
||
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Innovation (UoW) |
10 |
||
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International Joint Ventures (UoW) |
10 |
||
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Lightweight Materials for Automotive Applications (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Logistics & Operations Management (UoW) |
10 |
||
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Mobile Communications 1 day (unaccredited) (UoW) |
0 |
||
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Principles of Perceived Quality (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Project Planning, Management and Control (UoW) |
15 |
||
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Research Methodologies (for students enrolled on Warwick MSc only) (UoW) |
0 |
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Robust Automotive Electronics (UoW) |
15 |
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Robust Automotive Software (UoW) |
15 |
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Sheet Metal Forming (UoW) |
15 |
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Strategic Marketing (UoW) |
10 |
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Supply Chain Management (UoW) |
10 |
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System Modelling & Simulation (UoW) |
15 |
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Technology Management (UoW) |
10 |
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Computers and Safety (UoY) |
10 |
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Foundations of Systems Safety Engineering (UoY) |
10 |
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Hazard & Risk Assessment (UoY) |
10 |
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Human Factors for Safety (UoY) |
10 |
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Safety Case Development and Review (UoY) |
10 |
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Safety Management Systems (UoY) |
10 |
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Security for Safety-Critical Systems (UoY) |
10 |
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Security in Socio-Technical Systems (UoY) |
10 |
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Software Requirements and Architectures (UoY) |
10 |
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Systems Engineering for Safety (UoY) |
10 |
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Systems Safety Assessment (UoY) |
10 |
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Students may take other modules than those listed above subject to the agreement of the Programme Director.
The selection of optional modules is subject to the approval of the Programme Director.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 Each module delivered by Loughborough University in the programme will be assessed and credit awarded in accordance with the levels of achievement specified in Regulation XXI.
5.2 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.3 Re-assessment of modules delivered by Loughborough University for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.
