Programme Specification
BEng (Hons) Materials Engineering
Academic Year: 2014/15
This 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 full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Department of Materials |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining |
Final award | BEng/ BEng+DIS/ BEng+DIntS |
Programme title | Materials Engineering |
Programme code | MPUB01 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is six semesters, or eight semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These occur between Part B and Part C. |
UCAS code | J500, J501 |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/departments/materialsengineering/materialsengineering/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:15:49 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide an accredited honours degree programme in the field of materials engineering which satisfies the needs of industry for graduates of outstanding ability who have a very strong academic background with especially outstanding business and transferable skills.
- To encourage students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
- QAA Benchmark Statements for Materials
- Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Guidelines for Accreditation
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programmes, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Relevant principles of materials science and mathematical methods as applied to materials engineering;
- A number of specialist materials topics connected with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites;
- The role of information technology and library resources in providing support for materials engineers;
- Engineering principles relevant to materials selection;
- The materials aspects of design;
- The professional and engineering responsibilities of materials engineers;
- Processing of materials;
- Procedures for the characterisation and testing of materials.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
- Select and identify an appropriate material and manufacturing route for the design of a component;
- Utilise materials engineering principles to develop new materials/processing routes for improved performance of engineering systems;
- Solve materials engineering problems;
- Select and apply appropriate IT tools to a variety of materials problems;
- Analyse materials aspects of components;
- Select materials from an environmentally appreciative viewpoint;
- Interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of materials engineering problems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:
- Use appropriate mechanical testing, corrosion testing, optical, X-ray, electron metallographic, and surface and chemical analysis methods for the study of materials;
- Manipulate systems for the processing of polymers, ceramics and metals
- Use appropriate computer software for design and modelling exercises;
- Evaluate and present practical data in a suitable format;
- Explain experimental results in terms of theoretical mechanisms and concepts;
- Compile clear and well-structured technical reports;
- Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
- Demonstrate project management skills.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:
- Work effectively, both as part of a team and/or independently;
- Organise and manage time and resources effectively; for short-term and longer-term commitments;
- Communicate effectively through written, graphical, inter-personal, and presentation media;
- Apply constructive and structured approaches to problem solving;
- Demonstrate a reasonable level of numeracy; appropriate to the cognitive skills required;
- Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
- Demonstrate project management skills.
- Compile clear and well-structured technical reports.
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A – Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Compulsory modules (total module weight 120)
For students entering Part A from 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPA201 |
1 |
Structure and Properties of Materials |
10 |
MPA202 |
1 and 2 |
Experimentation |
20 |
MPA203 |
1 and 2 |
CAD and Engineering Drawing |
10 |
MPA204 |
1 and 2 |
Engineering Analysis |
10 |
MPA205 |
2 |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
10 |
MPA206 |
2 |
Introduction to Metal Processing |
10 |
MPA207 |
2 |
Mechanics for Materials 1 |
10 |
MPA210 |
1 |
Introduction to Product Design |
10 |
MAA101 |
1 |
Mathematics for Materials 1 |
10 |
MAA201 |
2 |
Mathematics for Materials 2 |
10 |
BSA525 |
1 |
Introduction to Accounting |
10 |
For students entering Part A before 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPA101 |
1 and 2 |
Skills for Materials |
20 |
MPA102 |
1 and 2 |
Experimentation |
20 |
MPA103 |
1 and 2 |
Introduction to Materials |
20 |
MPA104 |
1 and 2 |
Introduction to Design and Project Management |
10 |
MPA105 |
2 |
Thermo dynamics and Phase Equlibria |
10 |
MPA108 |
2 |
Mechanics for Materials |
10 |
MAA101 |
1 |
Mathematics for Materials 1 |
10 |
MAA201 |
2 |
Mathematics for Materials 2 |
10 |
BSA526 |
2 |
Accounting for Managers |
10 |
4.2 Part B – Degree Modules
4.2.1 Compulsory modules (total module weight 120)
For students entering Part A from 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPB201 |
1 |
Structures and Properties of Polymers |
10 |
MPB203 |
2 |
Polymers: Processing |
10 |
MPB204 |
2 |
Ceramics: Processing and Properties |
10 |
MPB205 |
1 and 2 |
Experimental Skills |
10 |
MPB206 |
1 |
Engineering Alloys |
10 |
MPB207 |
2 |
Mechanics for Materials 2 |
10 |
MPB208 |
1 |
Fracture Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
MPB209 |
2 |
Advanced Materials Characterisation |
10 |
MPB210 |
1 |
Group Design Project |
10 |
MAB201 |
1 |
Maths for Materials 3 |
10 |
MAB206 |
2 |
Statistics |
10 |
BSB560 |
1 |
Principles of Marketing |
10 |
For students entering Part A before 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPB102 |
1 and 2 |
Processing and Structure of Polymers and Composites |
20 |
MPB103 |
1 and 2 |
Materials Characterisation and Mechanics |
20 |
MPB104 |
2 |
Advanced Materials Characterisation |
10 |
MPB105 |
2 |
Electrochemical Technology |
10 |
MPB109 |
1 |
Product Design |
10 |
MPB204 |
2 |
Ceramics: Processing and Properties |
10 |
MPB206 |
1 |
Engineering Alloys |
10 |
MAB101 |
1 |
Mathematics for Materials 3 |
10 |
MAB206 |
2 |
Statistics |
10 |
BSB560 |
1 |
Principles of Marketing |
10 |
4.3 Part I – Diploma in Industrial Studies and Diploma in International Studies Modules
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPI001 |
1 and 2 |
Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non-credit bearing) |
120 |
MPI002 |
1 and 2 |
Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non-credit bearing |
120 |
4.3.1 Eight Semester Programme
In accordance with Regulation XI, students will undertake an approved placement or study abroad leading to the Diploma of Industrial Studies, if following Module MPI001, or leading to the Diploma in International Studies, if following Module MPI002. Participation in a placement or study abroad is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B.
4.4 Part C – Degree Modules
4.4.1 Compulsory core modules (total module weight 100)
For students entering Part A from 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPC101 |
1 |
Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Is sues |
10 |
MPC103 |
2 |
Industrial Case Studies |
10 |
MPC106 |
1 |
Electrochemical Technology |
10 |
MPC108 |
2 |
Surface Engineering |
10 |
MPC110 |
1 and 2 |
Project |
30 |
MPC111 |
1 |
Advanced Principles of Materials |
10 |
MPC114 |
1 |
Design and Manufacture of Composite Materials |
10 |
BSC144 |
2 |
Project Management |
10 |
For students entering Part A before 2014
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MPC101 |
1 |
Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Issues |
10 |
MPC102 |
1 |
Fracture and Failure |
10 |
MPC103 |
2 |
Industrial Case Studies |
10 |
MPC104 |
2 |
Tomorrow’s Materials |
10 |
MPC108 |
2 |
Surface Engineering |
10 |
MPC110 |
1 and 2 |
Project |
30 |
MPC111 |
1 |
Advanced Principles of Materials |
10 |
MPC114 |
1 |
Design and Manufacture of Composite Materials |
10 |
4.4.2 Additional optional modules. Chosen options to be approved by the Programme Director. Choose 20 credits from:
Code |
Semester |
Title |
Modular Weight |
BSB580 |
1 |
Operations Management |
10 |
BSC144* |
2 |
Project Management |
10 |
EUL--- |
1 or 2 |
Language* with the approval of the Programme Director |
10 |
MMC910 |
1 |
Laser Processing of Materials |
10 |
MPC123 |
1 |
Automotive Crash Protection |
10 |
MPC105 |
2 |
Legal Framework to the Design of Products and Workplaces |
10 |
* Only for students commencing their studies before 2014.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
- Students commencing their studies in 2012 must gain credit (≥40%) in the modules MPA103 Introduction to Materials and MAA309 Mathematics for Materials to progress from Part A to Part B.
- Students commencing their studies in 2013 must gain (≥40%) in the modules MPA103 Introduction to Materials, MAA101 Mathematics for Materials 1 and MAA201 Mathematics for Materials 2 to progress from Part A to B.
- Students commencing their studies from 2014 onwards must gain credit (≥40%) in the modules MPA201 Structure and Properties of Materials, MAA101 Mathematics for Materials 1 and MAA201 Mathematics for Materials 2 to progress from Part A to Part B.
5.2 Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who have the right of reassessment in all parts of the programme, to undergo reassessment in the University’s Special Assessment Period (except where SAP-exempt modules are involved).
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.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidate’s final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentages for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 30: Part C 70 to determine the final percentage for the award of BEng.