Course Modules

You will expand your knowledge of the digital design process and learn to record and communicate your concepts in line with professional practice. This module will enhance the skills you have already developed on your course so that you understand […]

This module will develop your awareness of the ethical implications of design and your understanding of sustainable practices in terms of manufacture, as well as your understanding of environmental impact on design choices and manufacturing processes.

In this module you will identify and understand employability and employer expectations and gain an understanding of the career pathways you could pursue to establish appropriate an appropriate professional development strategy. You will produce a portfolio and use associated digital

The module is an in-depth exploration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes such as castings, mouldings, machining and additive manufacturing. You will develop the theoretical and practical skills to design and select suitable manufacturing processes for engineering structures and components .

During this year-long module you will work in a small group on a defined project offered by departmental staff. You will develop your research, planning and practical skills, and develop skills in interpreting and appraising your results.

You will be introduced to the digital design process and software including Solidworks and creative suite/. You will learn to record and communicate your concepts in line with professional practice and develop your digital skills.

This module will introduce you to the important design process of prototyping and develop your understanding of relevant methods for model making.

You will develop your methods and practice of design from your first year modules. You will further develop your ideas through an iterative cycle to manufacture with additional data from Human factors and User experiences. You will learn to research

This module will develop your engineering understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical engineering conduct through practice. You will consider commercial, economic and social context.

The module introduces the methods and practice of design and help you become familiar with the basic principles of design and the design process. You will explore the important link between design and manufacture and discuss topics including materials selection.