Programme Specification
This Programme 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 he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
- Awarding Institution / Body
- Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
- University School/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
- To provide education at an academic level of Honours Degree
- To provide a progression route to Honours Degree for students with Foundation Degree qualifications in Engineering
- To develop students who can apply a range of new Digital Technologies to Industrial Systems
- To produce resourceful, competent, clear-thinking professional engineers with a range of skills and experience relevant to modern industrystudents
- To fulfil a regional need for Engineers who can play a major role in the specification, development and operation of Advanced Digital Manufacturing Systems
- Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1Use Digital Technologies for inspection, test, control, and monitoring
A2Apply Roboticsto assembly and test
A3Specify and Select Software systems for manufacturing
A4Apply Instrumentation and control to Manufacturing Systems
Teaching and Learning Methods
Most modules will involve the students learning about the advanced digital systems available in the laboratory. Teaching and learning methods will include traditional lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, computer-based study, use of computers for control, and individual research and project work. There will also be a series of subject-based case studies.
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include examinations, laboratory-based and research-based assignments and tutorial questions.
Practical skills are assessed using assignment work and demonstrations.
B.Subject-specific skills
B1apply appropriate design, analysis and synthesis skills in engineering
B2specify, plan and manage an engineering project
B3demonstrate the capacity and confidence to independently develop technical proficiencies and skills to solve engineering problems
B4apply appropriate engineering technologies in a range of different contexts
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, directed self-study, listening to/making presentations, and project work. Most modules will involve the students working on the advanced digital systems available in the laboratory.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods include examinations, research-based assignments, and practical design studies. Formative feedback will be given for informal tutorial questions.
Practical skills are assessed using demonstrations – these demonstrations will be supported by presentations by the students
C.Thinking Skills
C1apply knowledge, skills and competence in an engineering context
C2formulate and produce creative and innovative technical solutions to problems by applying engineering principles to real situations
C3evaluate alternative solutions to engineering problems
C4recognise the broader aspects of engineering in the business and industrial environment
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods include traditional lectures, tutorials, problem solving, lab work, investigations and case studies.
Assessment methods
Students thinking skills will be assessed by a range of methods which will include presentations of solutions to problem solving activities, formal examination and tutorial problems.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1communicate technical ideas accurately, persuasively and succinctly in writing, orally and in a variety of media
D2work independently on significant sized projects relevant to the field
D3work with others, recognising their own particular talents and applying them
D4locate and use critically information from a number of sources, including the use of IT based information sources
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning methods will include, tutorials, presentations,problem solving, team work, private study, and research using the internet
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include examinations, laboratory-based and research-based assignments, tutorial questions, log books and formal reports.
Oral assessment methods include interviews and presentations
Practical skills are assessed using assignment work, and demonstrations.
Working with others will be developed through collaboration on different parts of the Project module. Students will be encouraged to critically assess their peers’ progress, recognise strengths and weaknesses, and offer supporting advice where appropriate.
13.Programme Structure / 14.Awards and Credits
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / EL3999
EL3426
EL3427
EL3428 / Engineering Project
Manufacturing Software Systems
Advanced Digital Manufacturing
Robotics and Mechatronics / 40
20
20
20 / BEng (Hons) Advanced Digital Engineering (top-up) requires 120 credits at level 5 or above with a minimum of 100 credits at level 6
Level 5 / EL2104 / Instrumentation and Control / 20
15.Personal Development Planning
PDP-related issues are presented and discussed throughout the course. The EL3999 Project module includes sessions on Time management, Project Management, Research Skills, and will involve informal presentations and ‘pitches’ to the rest of the group on the work being done.
Each student will have a designated Personal Tutor who will be a member of the teaching team. In the final stages of the course, this will be the Project Supervisor, with whom they will meet regularly throughout the project module to discuss their project – at these meetings they will also be encouraged to discuss aspects of employment, or the options available for further study/research.
The University also has central PDP guidance and support, and reference to this is made in the Student Handbook.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Foundation Degree in some form of Engineering/Technology.
HND in Engineering/Technology
Students with equivalent academic qualifications and/or industrial experience will be assessed by the Course Leader on their ability to benefit from studying the course.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
- Department website:
- Factsheet for this course
- UCAS information
- Programme Leader: Philip Tranter (01772 893260, )
18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4
LEVEL 6 / EL3999 / Engineering Project / Core / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
EL3426 / Manufacturing Software Systems / COMP / / / / / / / / / / /
EL3427 / Advanced Digital Manufacturing / COMP / / / / / / / / / / /
EL3428 / Robotics and Mechatronics / COMP / / / / / / / / / /
LEVEL 5 / EL2104 / Instrumentation and Control / COMP / / / / / /
Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks