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Programme code | 4ENGF001R |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Stuart Burgess
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 4 years (full time) |
This doctoral programme will be managed by the EngD Centre in Systems Engineering, a joint venture between the Universities of Bristol and Bath which has recently been awarded £3.4M by EPSRC. (For details of the Centre go to http://www.bristol.ac.uk/eng-systems-centre/) Each research student (called a Research Engineer in line with EPSRC guidelines) will be registered at either Bristol or Bath, depending on where their principal academic research supervisor is based, and will carry out their research in close collaboration with an industrial partner. The taught component will be delivered jointly by the two universities.
The teaching will normally be provided early in the programme (all/the majority in the first two years), to enable the student to apply the knowledge and insights gained to the doctoral research programme. A very wide range of options will be available, from both Bath and Bristol and, if appropriate, from other sources using transferable credits on a case-by-case basis. The teaching programme is divided into three streams:
i) Systems Engineering, covering generic system engineering material;
ii) Management and Enterprise, covering business and planning material;
iii) Specialist, covering material specific to the student's interests.
The programme has the overall aim of graduating people who will be capable of leading innovation in the field of systems engineering. The theme of the EngD, 'Management of Systems for Enhanced Performance', echoes the research themes in the engineering and management disciplines at Bristol and Bath and places the emphasis on expanding and enhancing the use of the system model in an industry context. The proposed programme will significantly improve the level of practitioner performance and provide leadership for the application of the approach in industry. It aims to create competitive advantage by enhancing synergy - the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
On completion of the EngD a student will have:
- a Masters level understanding of generic systems engineering;
- a training in core management and enterprise skills at Masters level;
- specialised training at Masters level in subjects related to the research activity;
- a high level of competence in transferable skills (teamwork, leadership and communication);
- applied the systems model to a major research programme, with novel content beyond the boundaries of current knowledge;
- developed substantive contacts with the systems engineering community.
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The student will be expected to acquire a Masters-level knowledge of systems theory and mathematics, management and enterprise, and their own specialist area of systems. They will demonstrate critical self-awareness and evidence of reflective practice, and a competent understanding of any ethical or professional issues related to their work. |
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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.
There are three features of this EngD programme that are unusual compared with the normal EngD practice.
1) There are two universities involved in the delivery of this programme; the University of Bristol and the University of Bath. The Research Engineer (postgraduate research student) will graduate from the University where the research project is based.
2) It is a requirement that research projects have a supporting industrial company and a designated Industrial Advisor in the company. Research projects shall also have a System Engineering Advisor from the academic institution in which the research is based.. These two advisors are in addition to the normal Research Advisor - thus the research engineer has access to three sources of advice which will include competence in industrial relevance and systems engineering technique.
3) There is provision being made for distance learning of some of the taught modules as an alternative to physical attendance. The details of which modules will be offered and how it shall be implemented are still being explored. This provision will not be applied to the introductory week or the first year core units as the contact between Engineering Researchers to create a cohesive cohort is seen as an important contribution to meeting the EngD objectives.
Dr Wendy Daniell, Project Manager,
EngD Centre in Systems Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 7062
e-mail wendy.daniell@bristol.ac.uk
PLEASE NOTE: This programme is not recruiting for 2015/16.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Problem Structuring and Research Methods | CENGM0015 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Systems Engineering | CENGM0016 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Technology Strategy and Organisation (University of Bath) | CENGM0008 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Mathematics for Systems Not available in this year | EMATM0005 | 10 | Mandatory | |
Students take 10 credit points from units taught at either The University of Bath or The University of Bristol. | ||||
Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) | 50 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Complex Systems Design | CENGM0013 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Socio-Technical Systems | CENGM0014 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Commercialisation of New Technology (University of Bath) | CENGM0009 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Integrating Engineering and Management Systems | CENGM0011 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
100 |
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In year 3 students continue to complete the EngD Research Project (440 credit points) | ||||
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In year 4 students continue to complete the EngD Research Project (440 credit points) | ||||
540 |
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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