Course description
This programme has been designed primarily for engineering and technology graduates to provide them with a more in-depth knowledge of Computer-Aided Engineering and its application.
The flexible structure of the course facilitates specialist study in specific areas as well as the broadening of students’ knowledge base through the study of complementary topics.
The course has been structured around four core modules. Students then select from a list of possible option streams, each made up of two modules, to complete the award. The qualification awarded will reflect the chosen option stream in the title e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer-Aided Engineering with Manufacturing.
The following option streams are available:
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Manufacturing
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Analysis
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Web Technology
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Business
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Management
* Computer-Aided Engineering with Visualisation & Analysis
Course Contents
Students will study a range of topics, which cover the product development cycle from conceptual design through to the supply of products to the market. The core topics include computer-aided design, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, computer-aided manufacture, rapid prototyping and project management, The available option streams* allow students to either specialise or extend their knowledge in a support discipline.
Each option stream comprises designated specialist modules, the areas of study being analysis, manufacturing, web technology, business and management, visualisation & analysis.
MSc students are also required to complete an MSc dissertation. The aim of the dissertation is to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the application, or integration of Computer-Aided Engineering techniques in an industrial context, their scope of application and limitations. Each student will be allocated a supervisor from the staff of the University who will advise and supervise the student while undertaking their dissertation.
* Option streams are offered subject to demand.
Career Prospects
The main objective of the course is to equip students with marketable, technological skills and by focusing on such attributes as knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills in relation to Computer-Aided Engineering, the programme can enable the graduate to contribute effectively at an enhanced level within an engineering, manufacturing or technology environment. Graduates with skills in this subject area are very much in demand, as companies strive to reduce product development and manufacturing lead-times and improve in-service reliability. The course aims to develop advanced skills in this area, with considerable emphasis being placed on practical skills and knowledge as applied in an industrial environment.
