Compulsory modules

Data Analysis and Modelling

The aims of this module is to introduce the principles of data analysis and modelling relevant to materials and chemical engineering.

Group Design Project

The aims of this module are to:

  • Continue the development of skills within engineering design to be applied to complex designs/systems with interacting parts.
  • Further enhance the skills required to work within a diverse group to manage projects and communicate ideas with different stakeholders.

Structures and Characterisation

The aims of this module are:

  • To develop a fundamental understanding of the structures of materials at different length scales, from the atomic scale upward.
  • To develop understanding and skills in the applicability and use of different characterisation techniques used to determine the structure and properties of materials.

Materials in Action

The aims of this module are to provide students with knowledge of factors which determine how materials may evolve and fail in service, and the implications this has on the lifetime of components.

Materials Processing

The aim of this module is to develop understanding of the underlying principles determining the relationships between composition, processing, structure at different length scales, and properties for a range of materials.

Optional modules

Machine Elements and Automotive Materials

The aim of this module is to provide understanding of the engineering requirements in order to choose appropriate materials and machine elements for designing vehicular subsystems/components.

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Optional

Composite Materials

The aim of the module is to provide students with a knowledge of the properties, processing and applications of composite materials and the development of new composites.

Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)

The aims of the module are to:

  • To provide students with an understanding of the types of materials used in tissue engineering.
  • To relate the mechanical/physical/chemical properties of a material with its correct use in the different biological tissues.
  • To consider the design and development of devices to replace or augment damaged or diseased body parts.

Vehicle Development and Electrification

The aim of this module is for the student to understand the vehicle design and development process and to understand why the more analytical modules are necessary areas of study for the would-be vehicle designer. The student will understand the different requirements for the development of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) compared to the traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle and the original equipment manufactures (OEM) programme structures to deliver these vehicles to the market place.

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.