Semester 1 & 2
Compulsory
Individual Project
The aims of this module are for the students to practice an aspect of engineering in a simulated professional situation whereby they
- Develop the ability to work individually.
- Apply knowledge gained in several subject areas in previous years.
- Exercise initiative, imagination and creativity.
- Gain experience in project planning, project implementation and communication of outcomes.
- Demonstrate one or more of the following: analysis and interpretation of data, numerical modelling, use of appropriate problem-solving approaches, use of industry-standard design processes.
Optional
Advanced Sport Biomechanics
The aim of this module is for the student to develop an understanding of theoretical and experimental approaches to biomechanical analyses underpinned by the relationships between forces, motion, and the human musculoskeletal system during dynamic activities in sport.
Global Business Dynamics and Management of the Human Resource
The aim of the module is for students to gain comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics of global business environments, and the impact of globalisation on business practices including Human Resource Management strategies for global businesses. The module will additionally focus on the strategic and operational aspects of managing human resources in a global context. Students will explore key concepts such as international trade, cross-cultural management, global supply chain dynamics, and the impact of globalisation on business practices. Additionally, the module will evaluate different human resource management strategies, including talent acquisition, development, and retention, as well as the challenges of managing a diverse workforce in a global, connected world.
Semester 1
Compulsory
Engineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality
The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the financial, legal and quality management principles that apply to the operational management of engineering organisations.
Sports Surfaces, Footwear and Garments
The aim of this module is for students to appreciate the importance of playing surfaces, footwear and garments in sport and leisure and the factors involved in their design.
Optional
Organisation Structure & Strategy
The aim of the module is for students to gain an understanding of the nature of engineering organisations, their design and strategy within a global context.
Design Methods and Communication
The aim of the module is for students to apply the principles of industrial and product design, to conduct and analyse research/market/users data and to communicate the design process and proposal to target audience.
Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering
The aim of this module is for the student to consider a sustainability-oriented engineering methodology that takes into account the comprehensive technical, environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions within the product life cycle, and requires analysis to quantify sustainability and setting appropriate targets for environmental impact using the international ISO standards 14040-44 for Life Cycle Assessment.
Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technology 1
The aim of the module is for students to gain an understanding of the concepts, design, implementation and industrial applications of: advanced manufacturing processes and technology, including industrial automation and laser processing.
Additive Manufacturing for Product Development
The module will introduce and develop the concepts of seven Additive Manufacturing (AM) process categories. The module will emphasise the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies and will highlight applications and case studies from the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry.
Semester 2
Compulsory
Sports Equipment Industry
The aim of this module is for the students to gain an appreciation of the size and complexity of the sports goods business, the implications of intellectual property, innovation, brand management, marketing, operations and end of life.
Optional
Polymer Engineering - Processing and Manufacture
The aim of the module is to illustrate the principles and practice of engineering science applied to the processing and manufacture of products based on polymers.
Manufacturing Planning & Control
The aims of the module are for students to gain an understanding of the manufacturing environment, and to gain a knowledge of the common techniques applied in that environment.
Advanced Computer Aided Design
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the enabling technologies of geometric modelling as they support computer aided design for manufacturing engineering.
Healthcare Engineering
The aim of the module is to introduce students from a diverse range of engineering backgrounds to both the opportunities and constraints of engineering practice in healthcare, medicine and medical device industry. The module will have a focus on products, design and manufacture, innovation and exploitation in a regulated industry on emerging health technology products.