PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title: MSc Marine Engineering
Final award (BSc, MA etc): MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme Intakes from 2006
specification is applicable:
(e.g. from 2008 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body: University College London
Teaching institution: University College London
Faculty: Engineering
Parent Department: Mechanical Engineering
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address: http://www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/
(if applicable)
Method of study: Full-time/Flexible learning
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prosp-
programme: students/gradprospectus/engineering-
sciences/mecheng/taught/index.shtml
Length of the programme: One calendar year full-time or up to five years for those students
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such electing to take the degree through the flexible learning route
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher M
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement SARTOR 3/UK SPEC Engineering Accreditation
(SBS) RINA and IMarEST Accreditation
(see Guidance notes)
Brief outline of the structure of the http://www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/learning/graduate/msc/marine-
programme and its assessment engineering/
methods:
(see guidance notes)
Board of Examiners: i) Name of Board of Examiners:
MSc Marine Engineering Examination Board
Professional body accreditation RINA and IMarEST Date of next scheduled
(if applicable): accreditation visit: 2009
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
This degree programme is designed to give graduates with first degrees in Mechanical or Marine Engineering the
necessary knowledge and skills to work at a professional level involved in procurement and development in the
marine industry. The degree comprises study in analysis and design of propulsive systems and all forms of auxiliary
equipment for marine vessels as well as the use of computers in advanced engineering analysis. The degree is
suitable for students wishing to become Chartered Professional Engineers and to pursue careers in higher levels of
management and procurement in the marine engineering sector.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding,
qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of: Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
the underpinning mathematics and engineering The knowledge and understanding outlined above is
science associated with a career in marine acquired through a combination of lectures, tutorials,
engineering. individual and group projects, seminars and
engineering principles, quantitative methods, coursework assignments, in some case involving
mathematical and computer modelling to enable advanced computational analysis.
them to exercise their engineering disciplines
effectively.
specific subject areas and associated research
directed towards advanced and emerging
technologies, as well as developing an
understanding of concepts from a range of areas
peripheral to propulsive marine systems
engineering.
design as applied to conceptual and system
engineering problems.
codes of practice, standards and quality issues
as applicable to a career as a professional
engineer, with an awareness of intellectual
property issues and of environmental ethical
issues within the modern industrial world.
project management skills appropriate for a
career in engineering and an understanding of
the application of these skills in a commercial
and/or research environment.
the requirement to communicate effectively in
both formal report writing and in oral
presentations.
Assessment:
Assessment is through a combination of written and
oral examinations and assessed coursework. In all
courses in which there is an examination scheduled at
the end of the second term, the examination normally
constitutes 65% of the overall mark. In some courses,
such as Advanced Computer Applications in
Engineering, the assessment is entirely based on the
assessment of the coursework as there is no written
examination paper. Coursework assessment varies
from course to course and includes the evaluation of
technical reports, problem solving exercises, project
reports, assessment of computational and modelling
skills, oral presentations and viva-voce examinations.
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills: Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
to identify and define a mechanical engineering The knowledge and understanding outlined here is
problem that may be unfamiliar and generate acquired through a combination of lectures, tutorials
practical as well as innovative solutions and seminars, group projects, design and/or research
the ability to apply appropriate methods to model projects and coursework assignments.
such solutions and assess the limitations of the
method.
the ability to successfully undertake a design or
research project, taking account of constraints
such as time, cost, health and safety as well as
environmental issues.
associated with rational and objective decision
making arising from conducting a substantial
engineering based research project.
the ability to make general evaluations of
commercial risk.
the ability to identify and implement appropriate
information and communication technology
solutions.
the means to develop and exercise written and
oral communication skills in preparation for a
professional engineering career.
Assessment:
As indicated in section A above.
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to): Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
successfully undertake a major design or These practical skills are acquired through individual
research project, taking account of constraints research and design projects as well as group
such as time, cost, health and safety as well as projects, and coursework assignments.
environmental issues.
make general evaluations of commercial risk.
identify and implement appropriate ICT
solutions.
develop and exercise written and oral
communication skills in preparation for a
professional engineering career.
Assessment:
These skills are evaluated from the assessment of
technical reports, problem solving exercises,
assessment of computational skills, tests and oral
presentations and, where necessary, viva-voce
examinations.
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to): Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
develop and exercise written and oral These skills are acquired through, individual research
communication skills in preparation for a and design projects and group projects, and
professional engineering career. coursework assignments.
work effectively as a member of a small multi-
disciplinary team.
arrange appropriate work schedules to meet
specified deadlines.
Assessment:
As indicated in section C above.
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/default.asp;
the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/default.asp);
the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
UCL teaching and learning policies;
staff research.
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. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the
departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by
UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s) Dr R W G Bucknall
Name(s):
Date of Production: October 2008
Date of Review:
Date approved by Head of
Department:
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee