Automotive Engineering (Dual degree with HIT) BEng (Hons) - 2020/1
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (Dual degree with HIT)
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Automotive Engineering (Dual degree with HIT) |
| DipHE | Automotive Engineering (Dual degree with HIT) |
| CertHE | Automotive Engineering (Dual degree with HIT) |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UFC12011 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Engineering (Bachelor)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Programme Leader
GRUBER Patrick (Mech Eng Sci)
Date of production/revision of spec
25/01/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- Develop in graduates the knowledge, understanding, practical and inter-personal transferable skills so as to prepare them for practice as professional engineers and scientists in industry, the public services and the academic world.
- Incorporate specialisation in Automotive Engineering.
- Provide an accredited educational base facilitating progression to chartered engineer status.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Fundamental mathematical and computer methods relevant to Automotive Engineering | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (US2,3, E3) |
| Fundamental scientific principles and, methodologies applied to Automotive and related engineering disciplines | K | DipHE | (US1, E1) |
| Fundamental engineering design processes and customer needs | K | CertHE | (D1,2,4) |
| A limited range of engineering materials and components | K | DipHE | (P1) |
| Information sources | K | CertHE | (P4,5) |
| Health and safety considerations | K | CertHE | (D1, S3,4,5) |
| Well established mathematical and computer methods relevant to Automotive Engineering | K | DipHE | (US2,3, E3) |
| Well established scientific principles and, methodologies applied to Automotive and related engineering disciplines | K | DipHE | (US1, E1) |
| Well established engineering design processes and customer needs | K | DipHE | (D1,2,4) |
| A limited range of engineering materials and components | K | DipHE | (P1) |
| The practice of design, manufacture and evaluation | K | DipHE | (D3,5,6) |
| Information sources and intellectual property | K | DipHE | (P4,5) |
| Health and safety, environmental and sustainability considerations | K | DipHE | (D1, S3,4,5) |
| How to apply and integrate knowledge from other disciplines to the field of Automotive Engineering | K | DipHE | (US3) |
| A range of mathematical and computer methods relevant to Automotive Engineering | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (US2,3, E3) |
| A range of scientific principles, methodologies and emerging concepts applied to Automotive and related engineering disciplines | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (US1, E1) |
| A range of engineering design processes and of customer needs | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D1,2,4) |
| A range of engineering materials and components | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P1) |
| A range of management and business practices | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (S1,2, P5,6,7) |
| The practice of design, manufacture and evaluation | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D3,5,6) |
| Information sources and intellectual property | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P4,5) |
| Health and safety, environmental and sustainability considerations | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D1, S3,4,5) |
| How to apply and integrate knowledge from other disciplines to the field of Automotive Engineering | K | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (US3) |
| Appreciate the contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied | C | CertHE | (P3) |
| Apply appropriate mathematical and engineering principles | C | CertHE | (E1) |
| Apply engineering solutions to practical problems | C | CertHE | (D1) |
| Appreciate the contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied | C | DipHE | (P3) |
| Apply appropriate mathematical and engineering principles | C | DipHE | (E1) |
| Develop engineering solutions to practical problems | C | DipHE | (D1) |
| Analyse systems and propose solutions using a systems approach | C | DipHE | (D4, E2,4) |
| Plan and manage complex projects | C | DipHE | (D6) |
| Work with technical uncertainty | C | DipHE | (P8) |
| Appreciate the contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P3) |
| Select and apply appropriate mathematical and engineering principles | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (E1) |
| Develop engineering solutions to practical problems | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D1) |
| Analyse systems and synthesise solutions using a systems approach | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D4, E2,4) |
| Plan and manage complex projects | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D6) |
| Work with technical uncertainty | C | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P8) |
| Apply appropriate mathematical methods | P | CertHE | (US2) |
| Demonstrate competence in laboratory and workshop practice | P | CertHE | (P1,2) |
| Demonstrate familiarity with IT and computing tools related to Automotive Engineering | P | CertHE | (E3) |
| Conduct the design process from concept to product including technical analysis and critical analysis of outcomes | P | CertHE | (D1-6) |
| Research information to develop ideas | P | CertHE | (P4-6) |
| Apply appropriate mathematical methods | P | DipHE | (US2) |
| Demonstrate competence in laboratory and workshop practice | P | DipHE | (P1,2) |
| Demonstrate familiarity with IT and computing tools related to Automotive Engineering | P | DipHE | (E3) |
| Conduct the design process from concept to product including technical analysis and critical analysis of outcomes | P | DipHE | (D1-6) |
| Research information to develop ideas | P | DipHE | (P4-6) |
| Use research methods to conduct an individual project | P | DipHE | |
| Apply appropriate mathematical methods | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (US2) |
| Demonstrate competence in laboratory and workshop practice | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P1,2) |
| Demonstrate familiarity with IT and computing tools related to Automotive Engineering | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (E3) |
| Conduct the design process from concept to product including technical analysis and critical analysis of outcomes | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D1-6) |
| Research information to develop ideas | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (P4-6) |
| Use research methods to conduct an individual project | P | Ord, BEng (Hons) | |
| Use of scientific evidence and logical thought in the presentation of ideas | T | CertHE | |
| Evaluate information and requirements | T | CertHE | (D2) |
| Effectively communicate using oral and written skills | T | CertHE | |
| Manage time effectively | T | CertHE | |
| Use common IT and computing resources to present reports and data | T | CertHE | (E3) |
| Use of scientific evidence and logical thought in the presentation of ideas | T | DipHE | |
| Evaluate information and requirements | T | DipHE | (D2) |
| Use creativity and innovation in problem solving | T | DipHE | (D4) |
| Effectively communicate using oral and written skills | T | DipHE | |
| Manage time effectively | T | DipHE | |
| Lead and be part of a technical team | T | DipHE | |
| Use common IT and computing resources to present reports and data | T | DipHE | (E3) |
| Use of scientific evidence and logical thought in the presentation of ideas | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | |
| Evaluate information and requirements | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D2) |
| Use creativity and innovation in problem solving | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (D4) |
| Effectively communicate using oral and written skills | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | |
| Manage time effectively | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | |
| Lead and be part of a technical team | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | |
| Use common IT and computing resources to present reports and data | T | Ord, BEng (Hons) | (E3) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG2087 | DESIGN PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG2088 | SOLID MECHANICS 2 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2089 | FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 2 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2093 | NUMERICAL & EXPERIMENTAL METHODS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2095 | MECHANICS OF VEHICLES & MACHINES | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2119 | POWERTRAIN DESIGN AND CHASSIS ENGINEERING | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2123 | CONTROL | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
N/A
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG3162 | GROUP DESIGN PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3163 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Optional | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3165 | NUMERICAL METHODS & CFD | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| ENG3166 | CONTROL & DYNAMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG3169 | ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3170 | MODERN VEHICLE SYSTEMS DESIGN | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3197 | VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3205 | AUTOMOTIVE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 1 optional module from the listed in Semester 1 and 1 optional module from the listed in Semester 2
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | Y |
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