July 2008
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Extended Honours Degree Programme in
Product Design and Manufacture
These Programme Regulations should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX and the relevant Module Specifications. Notice of change will be given by the Department responsible for the programme.
1.Structure
1.1Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
1.2The programme leads to the Degree of Master of Engineering.
1.3The duration of the programme is 8 semesters, or 10 semesters if students undertake the additional period of study, between Parts B and C, leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or the Diploma of International Studies.
2.Content
2.1Part A - Introductory Modules
2.1.1 Semester 1
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MAA306Mathematics(20)10
MMA102Engineering Science(20)10
MMA604Manufacturing Processes & Materials(20)10
MMA401Product Design
(Ergonomics & Visualisation)(20)10
MMA400Manufacturing Design 110
MMA501Integrating Studies 1a10
2.1.2 Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MAA306Mathematics(20)10
MMA102Engineering Science (20)10
MMA604Manufacturing Processes & Materials(20)10
MMA401Product Design
(Ergonomics & Visualisation)(20)10
MMA504Integrating Studies 1b10
MMA900Electronics and Electrical Technology 110
2.2Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1 Semester 1
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMB102Engineering Science & Modelling(20)10
MMB501Integrating Studies(20)10
MMB504Application of Product Design(20)10
MMA600Manufacturing Technology,
Systems and Management(20)10
MMB301Engineering Computing10
MMB401Engineering Product Design10
2.2.2 Semester 2
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMB102Engineering Science & Modelling(20)10
MMB501Integrating Studies(20)10
MMB504Application of Product Design(20)10
MMA600Manufacturing Technology,
Systems and Management(20)10
MAB206Statistics10
MMB400Industrial Design10
2.3Part C - Degree Modules
Modules in Group A are paired together and add depth to the programme. For example, (1a) in part C is paired with (2a) in part D. Similarly (1e) in Part D is paired with (2e) also in part D. All students MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST TWO of these specialist module pairs during Part C or D. The second module of a pair (numbered 2) may not be taken without the prerequisite module (numbered 1) but the preliminary modules may be studied independently.
2.3.1 Semester 1
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD551Individual Project (30)10
MMC201Business Systems10
MMC401Product Design10
MMC602Manufacturing for the Environment10
(ii)OPTIONAL MODULES (**pre-requisites for subsequent deepening modules)
At least 20 Credits of Group A modules must be selected across Semesters 1 and 2. Additional Optional modules should be taken such that the total modular weight for each semester is 60.
Group A
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMC600**Advanced Manufacturing Processes &
Technology 110(1b)
MMC402**Electronic Product Design10(1d)
Group B
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMC108Manufacturing, Automation and Control10
MMC903Advanced Electronics & Electrical Technology10
MPC013Polymers and Applications10
Other modules to a maximum modular credit of 20 across Semesters 1 and 2 may be selected from those modules offered by any programmes of the University. Any such selection will be subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.
2.3.2Semester 2
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight (40)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD551Individual Project (40)30
MMC200Engineering Management10
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (**pre-requisites for subsequent deepening modules)
At least 20 Credits of Group A modules must be selected across Semesters 1 and 2. Additional Optional modules should be taken such that the total modular weight for each semester is 60.
Group A
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMC300**Computer Aided Design10(1a)
MMC203**Manufacturing Planning & Control10(1c)
MPC012**Polymer Engineering 1: Processing10(1f)
Other modules to a maximum modular credit of 20 across Semester 1 and 2 may be selected from those modules offered by any programmes of the University. Any such selection will be subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.
2.4Part D - Degree Modules
2.4.1 Semester 1
(i)COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD503Project Engineering (30)10
MMD207Project Management10
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
At least 20 Credits of optional modules from Group A must be selected across Semesters 1 and 2. Additional optional modules from Group B should be taken such that the total modular weight for each semester is 60.
Group A Modules
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD300Product Lifecycle Management – Software
Support10(2a)
MMD604Electronic Packaging & Manufacture10(2d)
MPD014*Polymer Engineering 210(2f)
Group B Modules
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD202Global Business Strategy & Systems10
MMC400Design for Assembly10
MMC606Rapid Prototyping10(1e)
MMD950Technology Enterprise with Tools and
Techniques10
Further modules to a maximum modular credit of 20 may be selected from those modules offered by any programmes of the University. Any such selection will be subject to the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.
2.4.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD503Project Engineering(30)20
MMD407Sustainable Product Design10
(ii)OPTIONAL MODULES
20 Credits of optional modules from Group A must be selected across Semesters 1 and 2. Additional optional modules from Group B should be taken such that the total modular weight for each semester is 60.
Group A Modules
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMD601Advanced Manufacturing Processes
& Technology 210(2b)
MMD606Reverse Engineering, Rapid Tooling &
Rapid Manufacturing10(2e)
MMD203Operations and Distribution Management10(2d)
Group B Modules
CodeTitleModular Weight
MMC106Finite Element Analysis 110
MMC204Management of the Human Resource10
MMC700Sports Engineering10
MMC603Metrology10
MMC610Healthcare Engineering10
2.5Studies Overseas
Students may choose to study Part D at an approved Overseas Higher Education Institution. The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be approved by the Programme Director. An acceptable learning programme must include a major group project and studies at an advanced/masters level with modular weight not less than 20.
3.Assessment
3.1Criteria for Progression and Award of Degree
In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in Regulation XX, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
3.1.1In order to progress from Parts A, B or C, candidates must obtain at least 50% in modules with a minimum weight of 90 in each programme part, and gain credit (40%) in all other modules.
3.1.2In order to qualify for the award of Master of Engineering, candidates must obtain at least 50% in the Project module MMD503 and gain a minimum total of 100 credits from modules taken in Part D.
3.1.3There are no ‘overall average’ requirements for progression.
3.2Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final
Degree Classification
Candidates final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The overall average percentage marks for each part will be combined in the ratio (Part B 20: Part C 40: Part D 40) to determine the overall average percentage mark for the Programme (the Programme Mark).
3.3Criteria for Candidates who do not receive Permission to Progress or gain the Award of a Degree
Any candidate who fails to achieve the criteria for progression from Part A to Part B, Part B to Part C or Part C to Part D shall have the opportunity to repeat module assessments in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XX. Alternatively, the candidate may elect to enter the BEng Honours Degree programme in Product Design and Manufacture, provided that the candidate has achieved the criteria for progression on the BEng programme at the appropriate point.
Any candidate who, having successfully completed Part C, is unable to commence or complete Part D or who fails to achieve the criteria necessary for the award of MEng may, at the discretion of the Programme Board, be awarded the degree of BEng in Product Design and Manufacture with a classification corresponding to the candidate’s achievements in the Part B and Part C assessments and determined on the basis of the weightings given for the BEng programme.
3.4Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX or candidates who have the right of re-assessment in Parts A, B and C of the programme to undergo re-assessment in the University’s special assessment period (SAP). Final year candidates will normally be required to re-sit during the next academic year but may be granted the option of re-assessment in SAP at the discretion of the examiners. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.
3.4.1Limitations of IMechE Accreditation
IMechE accreditation will not be granted for MEng candidates who graduate Third Class Honours, nor will it be granted for candidates who commenced the programme before 2007 and are re-assessed in individual project module MMD551.
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