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Programme code | 4AERO008R |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Janice Barton
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
The theme of the EngD is manufacturing of engineering composites structures with strong industrial relevance aerospace, automotive, marine, energy and construction. The programme aims to provide the composites manufacturing industry with Research Engineers equipped with technical and leadership skills required for adoption of new knowledge and technologies in composites manufacture. Throughout the programme, as your skills develop, to support a step change in the commercial attractiveness of composites.
The programme aims follow the Bristol Futures Curriculum Framework to be:
a) be Inspiring and innovative
b) be Intellectually stimulating
c) be Inter/disciplinary
As well as
d) enable Personal development
e) provide a Sense of belonging
f) promote Global and civic engagement
This description indicates in which activity each aim is met.
You will be part of Bristol Composites Institute a world leading research centre with far reaching collaborations, interactions and partnerships(f). You will have access to an interdisciplinary knowledge base(c) through the taught components and research supervision(f). The taught element is integrated with other PGT and PGR students to provide a sense of belonging(e).
The 9 units provide an intellectually stimulating and inspiring framework to encourage innovation(a,b,c). The first 3 units in TB1 of year 1 present the fundamentals of composite materials, manufacturing and mechanics. In TB2 Design for Manufacture is introduced, alongside non-destructive evaluation techniques. The units are designed to engage and provide you with an interdisciplinary view of composites from chemistry, to physics of imaging and combining analytical techniques with modelling in practical context(c). The assessments are designed make you inquisitive about the topics and contribute to your personal development as an independent researcher (d).
The 2nd year units build on personal development (d), including strategic business management. The unit on sustainable composites encourages a holistic examination of the impact of the industry(c) and strategies for adopting composite in a framework of NetZero(f).
In Year 2 or 3 you make a selection from three 10 CP units to select material more specific to your research.
The final unit is a study tour 10 CP unit focused on personal development. It comprises a secondment to a different sector and offers an opportunity to reflect on your research experience and its wider impact on society(c,d,f).
Throughout the programme you will attend courses offered by Bristol Doctoral College to improve your approach to research, interaction with supervisors and communicate and shape your research(d).
The units in year 1 do not have pre or co-requisites and hence you can take up studies at any time during the academic year maintaining flexibility with the industrial sponsor so your research can start according to their need(e,f).
To link the taught aspects with current industry need it is carried out in parallel with your research. Hence, an industrial supervisor will be assigned to act as a mentor to support your activities and put the work into context (a,d,e,f). You will be working alongside employees and will adapt to a business framework for research (e,f). Your research will be supported by regular meetings with academic supervisors to shape the research and identify new knowledge created(a,b,c).
Your journey through your studentship enables you to synergise strong research outcomes with contributions to knowledge (a,b,c). The programme encourages reflection by discussing the societal impact of your research, posing research questions to enrich individual development alongside an industrial need(d,f). You will be part of a dynamic cohort with activities to facilitate the development of interaction and peer support, alongside the support of your supervisors(e).
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Lectures, practical demonstrations, case studies, tutorial exercises. Computer based practical exercises. Supported self-learning. Specialist seminars. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Written assignments on each individual technical unit, tailored (where appropriate) to fit relevance to the sponsor company. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Lectures, practical demonstrations, case studies, tutorial exercises. Computer based practical exercises. Supported self-learning. Specialist seminars. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Written assignments on each individual technical module, tailored (where appropriate) to fit relevance to the sponsor company. Demonstration of creativity and innovation in problem solving will be made an explicit requirement of individual pieces of coursework. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Guided reading, lectures, seminars, workshops and Master classes. Presentations and practical activities, VLE learning and group support. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Written coursework, reflective learning logs, team exercises and presentations, peer review, dissertation. |
This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students are expected to understand the basic concepts of advanced composite analysis, design and manufacture and its realisation in computation, experiment and application, at a level above that of a typical undergraduate course. They are expected to be able to communicate effectively in all areas of science and application of advanced composite materials. They should have an appreciation for the composites field at large, as well as their own place within it. If the student passes 60 credits a PGCert award will be made. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students are expected to have broader and deeper understanding of the theory and practice of composites manufacture, well above the undergraduate level. They will have an expanded range and depth of subject specific knowledge through the study of the units and project work. Expertise in the fundamental science of the latest state-of-the-art composite manufacturing approaches is expected). Students are expected to have engaged with primary sources of research and demonstrated their own research potential. They should be able to formulate their own opinions that they can defend in a sound scientific manner. If the student passes 60 credits and has satisfactorily completed annual progress reviews for research, the option will be provided to submit a 60 credit point research project. If research project is successfully completed a PGDip award will be made. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students are expected to have accomplished independent work at the level of the current state-of-the-art in composites manufacturing based relevant to a specified industrial challenge. Students will appreciate the demands of industrially based research and have demonstrated the ability to define their contributions to knowledge. They are expected to be mature graduate students capable of planning and managing a research project, including conveying results to the international research community. If the student passes 100 credits (i.e. satisfactorily completed the taught element) but is unable to complete a doctoral thesis, an option will be provided to submit a 80 credit research project. If this research project is successfully completed the award of an MRes in Composites Manufacture will be made. |
Level D/8 - Doctoral |
The final qualification includes successful completion of all 10 units. Once the final thesis has been submitted a viva voca will be arranged and the thesis examined according to the regulations. Doctoral degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated:
Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:
And holders will have:
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For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
If you hold a degree accredited by the engineering institutions, an additional benefit of the EngD, is that you will be provided with the support to apply for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) professional qualification towards the end of the four-year study period. If you hold a degree in Physics or Chemistry you will be provided with support to gain professional membership (e.g. CPhys) of these organisations.
The profile of a successful EngD candidate is someone with significant research capability, who has the agility and resilience to adapt to changing requirements and perform at the highest level in a business and/or technical management. As such you will be encouraged to engage with Bristol Futures and access their online skills courses and build up a personal development plan to shape your academic skills and prepare for the next step after completing the EngD.
Please contact Helen Howard idc-composites@bristol.ac.uk tel. +44 117 456 1658 for any further information needed.
All mandatory units are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Students will undertake the following units during their first year of study | ||||
Advanced Composite Materials | AENGM0040 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Composites Design and Manufacture Principles | AENGM0025 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Mechanics of Composite Materials | AENGM0053 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Principles of Design for Manufacture of Composites | AENGM0041 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Imaging for mechanics and non-destructive evaluation of composite structures | AENGM0077 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
50 |
All mandatory units are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Principles of Numerical Analysis and Research Software Development | AENGM0071 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Composite Structures: Design, Build & Test | AENGM0050 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Sustainable Composite Material | AENGM0051 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Strategic Business Management for Engineers | MENGM0041 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
For students exiting with a Postgraduate Diploma will be required to take a 60 credit point Research Project. | ||||
Research Project | AENGM0080 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
50 |
All mandatory unit are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Mandatory Units | ||||
Technology Transfer in Practice | AENGM0083 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
For the purposes of the award of an MRes students will be required to successfully complete a Research Project: | ||||
Research Project | AENGM0079 | 80 | Optional | AYEAR |
20 |
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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