Manufacturing Engineering (1 Year Top-Up)
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2011 | 31 Aug 2012 | £3375 | £8800 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
This programme will help prepare you to work as a graduate engineer in the globally competitive field of manufacturing engineering, in a diverse range of sectors that includes the automotive, aerospace, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
In the UK and overseas there is a high demand for manufacturing engineers and the aim of the programme is to help you develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to design and manufacture products (and associated production systems) effectively and at low cost.
During the programme you will receive a solid grounding in activities ranging from materials selection and design, to project management, planning and control.
Course Content
The programme consists of five taught modules contributing 80 credits and an individual project that contributes 40 credits.
There is a core of modules that develop skills and knowledge in the areas of manufacturing management, including operations management, project management and manufacturing systems design.
Accompanying these modules are two more technological subjects, namely materials selection and mechanical design.
Materials selection is a key topic for those involved in the processing and manipulation of materials, while mechanical design is essential for designers and manufacturers who must work closely together in the introduction of new engineering products.
Students will develop skills and knowledge in product development including value analysis and the design process. They will explore the techniques of production planning, including materials requirements planning (MRP), the supply of raw materials and bought-in parts and assemblies.
In addition students will acquire knowledge of Just In Time (JIT) philosophies and concepts, maintenance strategies and their application, and tools for the analysis of manufacturing systems. They will become able to critically appraise the various sub-elements of the JIT methodology and apply a range of analytical tools and critically appraise the outcome.
In the Project Management module students will acquire knowledge and skills in defining project objectives, comparing the economics of competing projects, the use of network analysis and resource scheduling.
Appropriate software will be used within the teaching.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have completed an HND in Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent level qualification in this discipline or a related discipline.
There is a range of courses that would satisfy the entry requirements and each applicant will be considered individually.
International students must also demonstrate a good command of the English Language.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
Students gain experience of a wide range of different approaches to learning, from traditional lectures and tutorials, to directed study and online resources. The modules will be delivered using a variety of relevant and appropriate learning experiences, for example formal lectures, tutorials, case studies, software learning, and directed reading.
All modules will utilise the virtual learning environment (VLE). The degree of this utilisation will be determined by the module team based upon the nature of the module. In some instances it will principally be used for communication and dissemination of materials, whilst in others fuller use will be made of its E-learning capabilities.
The modules comprising this programme, which have a mixture of assessment approaches suitable for the subject, have been selected from the portfolio available within the Department and are highly appropriate for the programme of study. Where modules are assessed by an examination only, students are given formative assessment and feedback, often based upon examination style questions.
Career Opportunities
There are numerous manufacturing areas in which graduates could find employment, including the automotive, materials, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, amongst many others. More generally, successful graduates will be ready to take up a wide range of roles throughout the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Supplemental Information
The Department has significant experience in terms of manufacturing engineering, having an MSc title approved in this discipline and a BSc programme in Operations Management. In addition, members of staff are actively engaged in research in a number of related areas.
The Institute for Automotive Manufacturing and Advanced Practice (AMAP) is part of the Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology and has expertise in a broad range of industrial applications with particular strengths in the automotive manufacturing sector.
The Engineering Fellows scheme, managed by AMAP, is intended to develop a body of knowledge for the region in key areas of engineering expertise to support the automotive industry its supply chain and the general manufacturing sector, in line with the Regional Economic Strategy.
Facilities
The Department has access to excellent facilities. They include dedicated automotive and mechanical laboratories, a driving simulator, an automotive design studio, an engineering library and workshop facilities.
Also available is industry standard Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, including solid modelling (2D and 3D) software such as Pro-Engineer, Catia and Ideas.
All students are provided with Internet and email facilities, as well as access to the computing equipment in the award-winning purpose-built David Goldman Informatics Centre at Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/