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

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

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.