Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

To supply the fuel cell industries with graduates having a good grounding in relevant engineering principles and the subsequent practical application to relevant product design and operation.

To provide a broad-based and sound education in advanced topics of relevance to fuel cell industries via in-depth study and an understanding of selected engineering science and related topics, and the application of fundamental principles to the design and development of fuel cell systems.  Students will be given the opportunity to diversify their knowledge in terms of industrial-based skills of leadership and project management.

To allow students to develop an integrated viewpoint of the fuel cell design and application process and develop students’ abilities in specific skills such as formulating solutions in terms of function and performance.

To produce graduates that have a systematic knowledge and understanding of fuel cell technologies including developments and problems at the forefront of the discipline.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering

            QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)

            Engineering Council 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:

K1.       A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning fuel cells and their fuels.

K2.       An extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theories and current practice of energy technologies including the fuel cell and its fuels, and their limitations, including a critical awareness of current issues and future prospects at the forefront of the discipline.

K3.       An extensive knowledge and understanding of management and business practices and their limitations, and of other subjects outside of engineering.

K4.       A knowledge of ethical, economical and social issues related to energy and of professional responsibilities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1.       Integrate knowledge in the energy field using mathematics, science, information technology, design, the business context and engineering practice.

C2.       Model and analyse complex energy systems including fuel cell systems, process and products using appropriate concepts, scientific principles, mathematical models, while recognizing the limitations of such analysis.

C3.       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 this programme, students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills of:

P1.       Selecting and using laboratory instrumentation appropriately and effectively with respect to ethical and regulatory frameworks.

P2.       Conducting or evaluating laboratory experiments, adapting experimental procedures to novel situations if necessary, analyzing experimental data in detail, and drawing comprehensive conclusions.

P3.       Independent planning and execution of projects which relate to new concept energy systems and their fuels.

P4.       Familiarity with the processes of invention and innovation related to energy systems including for example patents, trade marking and venture capital.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. T1.     Undertake the technical roles in a team working environment.
2. T2.     Develop presentation skills.
3. T3.     Sort, manipulate and present data in a way which facilitates effective analysis and decision making.

4. Programme structure

 50 credits from the following list,

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 summary

1. Programme Aims

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

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills of 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

4. Programme structure

* BCST PG Cert and TTP302 suspended for 2019 entry and subject to review for 2020 entry

4.1 This table indicates the compulsory (C) and optional (O) modules.

To complete the PGCert in PST, BCST or IVS students must complete three 20 credit compulsory taught modules as indicated.

To complete the MSc in Automotive Systems Engineering:

Full-time students must complete taught modules with a total modular weight of 120 credits together with a project module with a modular weight of 60 credits.

Part-time students must complete 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.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

This Section outlines the specific modules required for each degree award.

5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must not only satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI but also:

• 5.1.1 to be eligible for the award of PGCert in PST, candidates must have accumulated at least 60 credits from the modules listed in 4.1 specifically, TTP301, TTP401 and TTP451.
• 5.1.2 to be eligible for the award of PGCert in IVS, candidates must have accumulated at least 60 credits from the modules listed in 4.1 specifically,  TTP404, TTP408 and TTP409.
• 5.1.3 to be eligible for the award of PGCert in BCST, candidates must have accumulated at least 60 credits from the modules listed in 4.1 specifically, TTP302, TTP402 and TTP452
• 5.1.4 to be eligible for the award of MSc in ASE, full-time candidates must take the project module TTP305 and further taught modules from the module list to bring the total modular weight to 180.
• 5.1.5 to be eligible for the award of MSc in ASE, part-time candidates must take the project module TTP300 and further taught modules from the module list to bring the total modular weight to 180

5.2 All candidates are required to make themselves available for an oral examination on their project work.

5.3 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