ObjectivesThis programme has been developed to meet the growing need for postgraduate skills within the engineering industry, and the demand for professional development for graduate engineers. The programme integrates the mechanical engineering subjects with key generic skills in management and research methods. This approach will help to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. The University of Hertfordshire has a worldwide reputation for excellence in applied mechanical engineering. This international reputation will give you the opportunity to study with graduates from universities worldwide. You will benefit from the expertise of guest speakers from industry where relevant and appropriate. The programme will: -provide education and experience to support your professional employment and career development within the industry -focus on the links between engineering analysis and design and supporting management skills management -provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work -equip you with the theory and practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for mechanical and related manufacturing problems
Entry requirementsEntry requirements An honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) in aerospace or aerospace systems engineering. Other disciplines may be considered. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) or equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Academic titleMechanical Engineering PgDip
Course descriptionCareers
This programme will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager or technical specialist as it will enable you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. This blend of technical and managerial content is invaluable in job applications as well as helping to fast-track your career in the industry. Teaching methods
The School of Aerospace, Automotive and Design Engineering (AADE) has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students. A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice, and AADE has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. AADE also operate an open access laboratory, and computer policy, that will help students complete coursework and assignments, at a scheduled pace and on time.
Course content
Year 1 - full details
Core modules
-ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
-Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
-Advanced Thermodynamics and Thermal Systems
-Applied Research Methods for Engineering Projects
-Computer Aided Engineering
-Control of Mechanical Systems
-Dynamics and Performance of Mechanical Systems
-MSc Individual Project
-OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2
-Operations Management 1
-Quality and Reliability