Maritime and Mechanical Engineering POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH ljmu.ac.uk Albert Dock © Pete Carr
AREA BY AREA Liverpool Life Waterfront One of the most affordable and safest student cities Come to study in this magnificentResurgent city and afteryou are too many years in the doldrums, in the UK, Liverpool is packed with attractions. guaranteed a second home forLiverpool’s life. Waterfront really is world-class. With the There’s a legendary music scene that’s bigger than And when it comes to exploring Liverpool, thanks to the Beatles; a city centre brimming with clubs, pubs, new extension to the Leeds/Liverpool canal scything our numerous cultural partnerships, you’ll have a host bars, restaurants and cafes; award-winning shopping through the Pier Head, the jaunty new Museum of of opportunities to get involved with the city’s arts facilities, museums, galleries and theatres, not to scene during your studies. WhetherLiverpool, it’s listening the scrubbedto a up Three Graces (the triptych mention two Premier League football clubs, golf classical concert in the newly refurbishedof grand buildings Philharmonic of which the Liver Building is best courses, beautiful parks and outstanding countryside Hall, watching a performance in the award-winning just a short drive away. known) and the handsome huddle of warehouses making Everyman, or visiting Tate Liverpoolup the in theAlbert Albert Dock, Dock, the city has returned to the river in as an LJMU student you will have unprecedented access to world-class attractions.style. The Dock’s museums and galleries, bars and restaurants can easily fill a half day’s exploration and, should you itch to get closer to the water you’ve a few options: you can take a ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ or try your hand at canoeing (or a range of other watersports) at the Watersports Centre. Further south, the promenade walk of Riverside Drive offers great river views all the way to the pretty Festival Gardens.
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1 seven streets guide12.indd 18 08/08/2014 11:58 Welcome to the Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering
LJMU’s Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering is one of the leading centres for maritime and engineering education in the UK. It offers a range of postgraduate programmes taught by academics active in industry-oriented research and scholarship and attracts many applicants from around the word. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers in the UK and overseas.
Liverpool is one of the world’s great maritime mercantile cities, its wealth and international reputation founded on its maritime and engineering industries. Our Department can trace its roots back to the foundation of the Liverpool Mechanics’ Institute in 1823 and the first Nautical College for the merchant marine in England in 1892.
The city of Liverpool has one of the largest clusters of maritime businesses outside of London and a thriving engineering and advanced manufacturing base. Our teaching and research is supported by long-term partnerships with city employers and universities and companies worldwide. These relationships help to Albert Dock © Pete Carr ensure our courses are kept up-to-date and that you develop key skills and experience in solving real-life problems.
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seven streets guide12.indd 42 08/08/2014 11:58 3 Postgraduate study options QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE
LJMU offers a wide range of taught and research programmes delivered by academics actively involved in innovative research and ground-breaking consultancy projects. Indeed, it is this combination of academic expertise and ‘real world’ experience that helps ensure our programmes: are up-to-date, accredited by key professional bodies and deliver the knowledge, skills and experience required to achieve your professional ambitions.
Postgraduate Certificates (PgCert) and Diplomas (PgDip)
n can act as stand-alone professional qualifications n can mark interim achievements en route to a full (taught) masters qualification
The Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education (PGDE or PGCE)
n offers a route into teaching for those with an undergraduate degree n focuses on developing teaching skills
Taught Masters (MA, MSc, MBA)
n builds on undergraduate knowledge and skills n can be studied 12 months full-time, with a two year part-time option Leading the way often available n often enables you to select specialist optional modules based on your own interests n involves a dissertation in education n sometimes available for those with little/no academic experience in the subject area
In 2016, LJMU became the first university to receive two Master of Research (MRes) commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the n focuses on individual research Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). project work n ideal if you want to pursue a All UK universities undergo a rigorous independent review by the QAA to check research career that they meet set standards. Our review saw us far exceeding the criteria, being n provides you with an academic mentor commended for the quality and enhancement of our student learning opportunities who will become your Director of Studies and being praised for nine other areas of good practice. should you progress to a PhD programme
The benefits of studying at LJMU were clearly outlined by the QAA. MPhil The report commented on our: n focuses on using appropriate research n provision of clear expectations for students methods and techniques to conduct an n curriculum enhancing placements independent enquiry n can be completed in one to four years, n continual development of teaching staff depending if you are a full or part-time n work, enabling students to reach their graduate potential student n programme monitoring and improvement processes n ability to collect and act on student feedback Doctorate or PhD n identification of enhancement opportunities for students n strengthening collaborative partnerships n focuses on making an original, personal n partnerships with postgraduate research students contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge or the generation of new ideas This ground-breaking result means that, as a future student, you can n takes between three and six years to have total confidence that LJMU delivers an exceptional learning experience and complete, depending on your mode ranks amongst the very best in the UK. of study
4 Why study at LJMU?
5 A global university Our Maritime Centre is a state-of-the-art training facility which enables marine pilots, ships masters and senior LJMU is a global university, welcoming students and navigating officers to develop and practice their skills in a staff from over 100 different countries and working in realistic but risk free environment. Our marine and maritime collaboration with businesses, professional bodies and research is supported by state-of-the-art marine simulation educational institutions from all over the world. facilities including:
We offer students and staff exciting opportunities to work, n a new maritime teaching and simulator facility, train or study overseas, encouraging them to embrace comprising a 360° full-mission bridge simulator and five international employment opportunities. Our appetite for 270° bridges collaboration has created huge success and inspired our n an engine room simulator graduates to see beyond national boundaries and cultural traditions. n a PC-based simulation laboratory for maritime programmes The Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM) has close links with international n transport modelling and safety decision making research partners. It also works collaboratively with software industry and regulatory organisations, including Maersk Mechanical and manufacturing research within the Line, Peel Group, Shell, ABS Group, the UK Health and Department is supported by: Safety Executive and the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency. n a modern materials and structural testing laboratory
LJMU’s Mechanical Engineering team has developed n a manufacturing and product development laboratory theoretical models of thermal striping and non-destructive n a high performance computing system examination in collaboration with UK Atomic Energy Authority, Serco and AMEC. These are used worldwide A recent £5 million investment has further expanded our by the nuclear industry to predict thermal fatigue crack facilities to include a new Flexible Learning Environment. propagation. We pride ourselves on giving our students unrivalled Our work on micro-structured materials has resulted access to all of our laboratory and workshop facilities, in collaborative publications with the universities of and our Formula Student team share space with our Aberystwyth, Cagliari, Imperial College, Linköping, Vehicle Engineering Laboratory, which incorporates a Liverpool, Sydney and Trento. motion base driver-in-the-loop simulator, and a rolling road dynamometer. We also have an international reputation for research in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on high-efficiency precision machining, laser processing, and precision measurement and inspection. Work is supported by Employment opportunities industrial partners, including Rolls Royce, Airbus, Getrag, The Faculty of Engineering and Technology has an Jones and Shipman, Holroyd, BoschRexroth, Cinetic- excellent employability record. Lundis and Castrol, the UK Manufacturing Technology Centre and international academic partners. Postgraduates from the Department follow a variety of career paths. Recent alumni are now working in roles including: Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer and Excellent facilities Development Engineer, Export Coordinator, Operations Manager, Project Engineer, Graduate Trainee Marine The Department is located in the Byrom Street site of Surveyor, Vessel Operator, Ship Broker, Marine Assistant LJMU’s City Campus. In addition to specialist engineering and Technical Support Engineer. facilities, Byrom Street has high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus a large Starbucks café They are employed by companies including: Jaguar and social spaces. The Avril Robarts Library, open 24/7 Landrover, McLaren, Sellafield Ltd, Unilever, Siemens, during semesters, is just minutes away on Tithebarn Pepsico, Cussons Technology, Alfred H Knight, Logistic Street. Procurus, Peninsula Petroleum, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, German Inhouse Ship Broking Company, Shipping LJMU is one of only six UK universities with a dedicated Trade and Transport Athens and SOTI Ltd. maritime focus and our investment in facilities has made us a world-class location for maritime education, knowledge transfer and industry engagement.
We have carried out work in response to regional strategic initiatives, encompassing the servicing of the growing North West offshore wind, gas and nuclear industries, and the Atlantic Gateway developments. Working on special projects including the Port of Liverpool expansion, we have assessed the impact of proposed river terminal extensions and harbour facilities on port operations. “I would encourage anyone to come to LJMU to study at postgraduate level.” Mature student, Catherine Gadd
6 World-leading research Research on analytical and computational modelling includes: In the REF 2014, some 98% of research submitted by the n computational fluid dynamics Department was considered world leading, of international n finite element analysis and modelling of importance or recognised internationally. This ensures that thermoelasticity our courses are at the leading edge of developments in the field and enables you to study alongside leading experts. n thermal striping fatigue n wave propagation in structures Marine and maritime research is carried out by the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute which supports innovation in the marine and First class learning resources maritime sector, connecting it with other international LJMU has three libraries: the Aldham Robarts library at universities and R&D centres. Research themes include: the Mount Pleasant Campus, the Avril Robarts library in n Safe maritime operations the City Centre and the IM Marsh library. n Energy efficiency A hub for all front-line student services, our libraries are n Efficient maritime operations and logistics the place to: register and enrol, hand in your coursework, n Marine engineering systems pay fees and get guidance on anything related to the n Advanced manufacturing and materials student experience. All libraries have WiFi so you can work on your own device, borrow a laptop or book a PC. n ‘Internet of Things’ You can also book a space to work quietly with friends The Institute’s research has helped to improve the and can print, copy and scan items here too. efficiency of port and terminal operations, developing specialist automation and new techniques for optimising In essence, our libraries offer: container movements. Projects in logistics supply chain n 2,000 study spaces - including designated have contributed to optimising transport networks, postgraduate areas for when you need some quiet reducing energy and emissions and improved resilience to time to focus and meeting areas so you can external uncertainties. Its research in safety, security and collaborate in groups reliability has contributed to the development of decision n helpful and friendly academic liaison librarians for each support systems in ships, offshore installations and port Department/Faculty terminals. n Wi-Fi access The University also has an international reputation n networked PCs and access to 2000+ applications for its research in advanced manufacturing focussed n laptops you can borrow when you need to be out and on: about n high-efficiency precision machining n helpdesk and induction sessions to familiarise yourself n laser processing with the resources and facilities available n precision measurement and inspection n a user-friendly search engine to search more than 820,000 items including 650,000 printed resources, Our research covers: 129,000 e-Books, 45,000 electronic journal titles, n mass and micro finishing, bringing together a range of online newspapers, legal databases, company technologies to achieve higher efficiency and greater journals and special collections levels of structural precision on surfaces n the application of process technologies to create functional surfaces Our research focus in mechanical engineering is analytical. Computational modelling, mechanics of materials and systems engineering work is undertaken with industrial partners including material producers, manufacturers, energy companies and engineering consulting companies. Research into the mechanics of engineering and biological materials is led by Professor James Ren.
Recent projects include: n integrated materials modelling and product development with sports footwear manufacturers, resulting in new biomechanics-led designs n materials processing and simulation in processes, such as machining and welding and green manufacturing in collaboration with a wide range of industries n smart materials development for sensors and intelligent materials and products testing
7 WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
Elizabeth Parrott graduated in Forensic lectures with the added bonus of research My tutors come from a wide variety of Anthropology at LJMU before becoming work, giving me the freedom to decide backgrounds and are all experts in their the first female to study for the Drone what I want to learn and where I want to fields. They are always keen to help and Technology and Application masters. go with my studies. see us develop, so the support on offer is amazing. It is important to read around “I think postgraduate study gives you It is great being on a course that is your subject at masters level and, as the better employment opportunities and so state-of-the art – each day we are course is only two days a week, I am able more options. I want to go into research learning about things which were only to do this and hold down a part-time job so it was an obvious choice for me. discovered a few months ago. to boost my scholarship funding. I originally came to LJMU and, indeed, When I started the course not only was On graduation I want to do a PhD decided to do my masters here as the I the only female, I was also the only which brings together the work from University was one of few places I could person with no engineering background my undergraduate and masters study my chosen courses. but it didn’t matter one bit. The tutors degrees. Long term I would like to work have been brilliant and have helped me Postgraduate study has been quite an in academia or research or take my to build my expertise. I am now very easy step. I still have the comfort of expertise out into industry.” confident in what I am doing.
8 Our people
Our academics have the specialist knowledge and industry insight to make a real difference to your future. Here are just some of the tutors based in the Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering.
DR GLYNN ROTHWELL DR EDDIE BLANCO-DAVIS DR ROBYN PYNE Mechanical Engineering Marine and Offshore Engineering Logistics and Maritime Management
“The most enjoyable aspects of my “The aspect I find most enjoyable at “Something I enjoy in my role is the role at LJMU are teaching, particularly LJMU is lecturing although I also enjoy international and multidisciplinary learning computational structural analysis participating in research projects.” environment offered in the department, and techniques, and interacting with students. the contribution that our students make to After obtaining a BSc in Marine Engineering and I also enjoy supervising research projects this. We have a wealth of both academic Shipyard Management from the United States which are open-ended in nature and and industry expertise and produce Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New allow students to demonstrate their full graduates with the necessary knowledge, York in 2004, Eddie sailed as a member of potential.” skills and behaviours. Our students are able the engine department on various commercial to develop and both technical knowledge Completing an engineering apprenticeship with containerships for a short time. He then and skills, and the appropriate Logistics British Nuclear Fuels in 1980, Glynn received proceeded to carry out water and fuel treatment and Maritime Management business a BSc degree in mechanical engineering from servicing for diesel power generation plants. acumen.” the University of Manchester in 1983. He This led to a role as a project manager within subsequently returned to BNFL as a design shipyards in Panama and Mexico for four years. After undergoing Deck Officer Training in the engineer involved in the design and construction UK Merchant Navy, Robyn undertook a BSc Eddie holds an MSc and PhD from the of the THORP reprocessing plant at Sellafield. (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law at Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean Plymouth University. She then completed an Glynn became a senior lecturer in mechanical and Marine Engineering at the University of MSc and PhD as part of an Economic and Social engineering at LJMU in 1991 and received his Strathclyde, Glasgow. He became a lecturer in Research Council scholarship. This looked into PhD in 2003. He is a chartered engineer and a 2015. the implementation of the International Maritime fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. His research interests include: life cycle Organisation’s Standards of Training Certification His research interests focus on the general assessment applied to shipboard operations and Watchkeeping (STCW) convention and its area of design, stress analysis and fracture and machinery, marine environmental protection implementation at Maritime Higher Education mechanics. and regulation, including emission control, ship institutions in China. Robyn worked for a period ballast water management and alternatives, as a member of faculty at Dalian Maritime and environmentally sound marine propulsion University in China, assisting with delivery of a systems. World Maritime University MSc programme.
Outside of lecturing, Eddie is a huge football fan She leads the postgraduate programmes in and a keen guitar player. Logistics and Maritime Management.
9 WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
A native of the Canary Islands, Tomas To be honest I expected postgraduate The thing that stands out most about Killick studied for his undergraduate study to be tougher than it has been. LJMU, however, has been the support degree in Mechanical Engineering in Don’t get me wrong, it is certainly not a from tutors and library staff. In Germany Germany before moving to LJMU to walk in the park but if you invest enough we addressed tutors formally and were take his masters in Marine and Offshore time in your studies and use the support very lucky to get a slot at one of their Engineering. available from your tutors, it is certainly weekly, hour-long, timetabled open door achievable. sessions. I couldn’t believe it when I “I wanted to strengthen my English so came here, was on first name terms with I decided to look for a maritime course The biggest surprise for me has been the tutors and could ask them for help in the UK. I chose LJMU as some of the that the modules which I considered the whenever I needed it. From the moment modules were a better fit with what I was worst have been taught by really great you come to LJMU you know that all- looking for and I also have some distant professors, making potentially boring important support is there for you and family connections here. subjects really interesting and enjoyable. that makes a real difference.”
10 WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
With an undergraduate degree into workplace practice and I have been and library staff has been great. in Mechanical Engineering from able to apply what I have learned in each When I started my undergraduate degree LJMU, Stuart Burrill was offered module. I had no intention of doing a placement a permanent job at his placement Working and studying could have been but LJMU suggested it and I was lucky company. His employer is now difficult but I have been able to contact enough to get a great position which has funding his masters. my tutors via email and phone whenever basically been my career ever since. “I had spoken to the tutors a lot before I have needed to and have even been I am now a chief engineering manager starting my postgraduate study so I able to split some modules to help with at Vauxhall and the knowledge I have knew what to expect. My programme the timing. The course leader has kept gained at LJMU has been key in enabling covers a lot of different areas and it was me up-to-date with what is happening in me to progress this far.” that variety I was looking for. I also really terms of how the programme runs and wanted a programme which would link the academic support from the tutors
11 Drone Technology and Applications Open to international students MSc
Completing this programme of study will give Graduate employment you the knowledge and practical skills required to become a technical specialist in Drone As a graduate of this programme you may go applications. on to work with a range of organisations across the industrial, scientific and civil sectors. Your masters degree will have an emphasis on drone Why study this course at applications and payload technologies which LJMU? mean that you will be well placed to secure Drone technology and its applications are employment in one of a range of sector roles. proving to be one of the most disruptive Sector roles which may be available include: technologies of the early 21st century. This consultancy, utilities, transport, maritime, specialist programme provides you with a route agriculture, retail, security, conservation, cultural to becoming a technical specialist in an exciting heritage or the media. and growing field.
A practical degree, this programme teaches you to work with real drone hardware and payloads. You will develop the expertise required to deploy this technology in a range of industrial, scientific and civil applications. You will also gain an understanding of the current and emerging legal and regulatory frameworks which govern drone technology in the UK.
This programme is delivered by active researchers who have practical experience of drone operations in the UK and Europe. This ensures that course content is up-to-date and that it is based on state-of-the-art technical knowledge which is informed by recent operational experience.
You will study the following modules:
n Drone Technology n Drone Operations n Drone Construction n Fixed Wing Flight n Drone Applications n Sensors and Data Analysis n Research Skills Study full-time over one year n MSc Project Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 in a numerate-based discipline Teaching and assessment such as engineering, physics, mathematics Teaching is provided through a combination or computer science. Other disciplines will be of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises. accepted with proof of sufficient technical and You will be assessed through a combination numerate skills. All applicants must supply a reference and non-standard applications are of written reports, practical assessments and welcome. periodic tests. There are no final examinations on this programme. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Fees: See website for details. Programme Leader: Dr Frederick Bezombes [email protected]
12 WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
Having studied Mechanical Liverpool is a wonderful city, the people It’s the same with the support outside of Engineering at undergraduate level are really very friendly and that makes it your studies too, the welfare officers are in Egypt, Habib came to LJMU to so easy to move here. I also love football there for you whenever you need them study for his masters. so this was the perfect place for me. and that makes a real difference. “I decided to go on to study at I really enjoy my course. The design On graduation I want to carry out more postgraduate level because I wanted module is amazing and there is excellent research in sustainable energy within to further my career, to work as a support from lecturers during the the automotive sector. I want to become researcher or a lecturer and become a working day and beyond. The important a chartered engineer and, long term, specialist in my field. I was looking at thing about the support here is that staff set up my own business creating the a number of UK universities and what don’t tell you the answers, they tell you first sustainable energy research and drew me to LJMU in the first place was how to find the answers and how to development centre in Egypt. For now, the city itself. The university had also increase your knowledge so you can find though, I know I am in the right place been recommended by friends as a good solutions. You’ll not find anywhere better and doing the right thing to get me to place to study Mechanical Engineering. than LJMU – the support here is the best. where I want to be.”
13 International Transport, Trade and Logistics Open to international students MSc
The MSc International Gain advanced logistics knowledge and Optional modules are also available covering “ management skills with this masters in topics such as: Transport, Trade and International Transport, Trade and Logistics n Maritime Law which offers excellent opportunities with global n Maritime Security Logistics programme partners. matched my interests and n Port Administration expectations perfectly. Why study this course n Port Business Strategy n Project Management This great experience has at LJMU? LJMU is home to an international centre definitely strengthened my of excellence in maritime education and Teaching and assessment ability to gain competitive professional training and is one of only four or You will gain knowledge on this course through five locations in the UK where you can study lectures and directed student-centred learning. advantage academically for this kind of programme. Indeed, in the 2014 You will also have the opportunity to complete and professionally.” REF, some 95% of research submitted by the open-ended reports and project work to Department was internationally recognised, demonstrate your understanding of topics. Taha Laissaoui, MSc International Transport, classed as world leading or of international Trade and Logistics graduate, Distribution importance. Assessment is through a combination of Manager, Finland coursework in the form of case study reports The British maritime education system is very and assignment submissions and, where well-respected worldwide and LJMU has been appropriate, short class tests. Some modules offering maritime and logistics courses for also include testing of problem solving skills almost 125 years. If you want to progress to or through a combination of unseen written exams. are already working in the global trade sector it is very important to forge international links for your career. The reputation of our programmes Graduate employment ensures that LJMU has well-established connections with industry and the worldwide The Department of Maritime and Mechanical maritime research sector. Engineering has a great employability record.
This internationally respected masters Career opportunities in this sector are excellent qualification offers access to a world-renowned and the skills provided on this MSc will enable research institute and the contacts to build your you to move into the management of goods flow future. It equips you to develop a career in the on a global scale. Potential employers include: vitally important global logistics world and, on logistics companies, transport companies graduation, you can look forward to a host of involved with international trade, goods employment opportunities. producers and suppliers, governmental bodies and consultants.
You will study the following Study full-time over one year modules:
Entry Requirements: n MSc Project Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant n Export Trade Law subject or an equivalent professional n Global Transport Systems qualification such as a UK Class 1 Master n International Trade Mariner or Chief Engineer certificate of competence, or a non-UK equivalent. n Legal Principles IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. n Logistics Systems Fees: n Operations Research See website for details. n Preparing for Project n Research Skills Programme Leader: n Supply Chain Modelling Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]
14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Open to international students
Learn to analyse and evaluate the business, Teaching and assessment financial and management strategies applicable to Logistics and Supply Chain Management on The majority of modules have a single piece of this fascinating masters programme. written coursework which is submitted three weeks after teaching on that module has been Why study this course at completed. You will receive written feedback LJMU? on your work within three weeks of submission, allowing you to monitor your progress as you go The Department of Maritime and Mechanical along. Engineering has a long and distinguished history of teaching and research and an established Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed reputation for producing excellent engineers and through a combination of unseen written exams, maritime professionals. case study reports, coursework assignment submissions and an individual project. This programme will enable you to analyse and evaluate business, financial and management There are exams in ‘Manufacturing Management’ strategies and apply them to Logistics and and ‘Safety and Reliability’ and time-constrained Supply Chain Management. It is allied with assessments in ‘Project Management’ and the work of the Liverpool Logistics Offshore ‘Operations Research’. ‘Preparing for Project’ and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute and has a multi-part assessment framework, allowing the majority of staff delivering the course are you to present and defend your project proposal members of this institute. in written and oral form.
The course delivers each module over a The project itself involves an 18,000 word period of five to six weeks and appeals to an dissertation. international student base, attracting students from around 30 different countries over the past few years. Graduate employment
The programme places particular emphasis on The cross-disciplinary nature of this programme markets, customers, finance, people, operations, is ideal if you want to gain employment in the communications and information technology, vibrant logistics and supply chain sector. and business policy and strategy. It is taught in On graduation you will be able to enter markets a manner which enables you to build on your and roles where a broad base of skills is required learning as your career develops. across business functions. You may typically work in: automotive logistics, aerospace You will study the following manufacturing and offshore supply, but would modules: be equally suitable for roles in the international supply chain and globalised logistics industries. n Manufacturing Management n Safety and Reliability n MSc Project n Global Transport Systems n Logistics Systems n Operations Research n Preparing for Project n Project Management n Research Skills Study full-time over one year n Supply Chain Modelling Entry Requirements: Optional modules are also available covering Minimum 2:2 honours degree in maritime, topics such as: transport, business, management, n Export Trade Law manufacturing engineering or other n International Trade engineering sectors. Non-standard applications are welcome. n Legal Principles IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Fees: See website for details. Programme Leader: Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]
15 Manufacturing Engineering Open to international students MSc
This MSc in Manufacturing Engineering is Optional modules are also available covering accredited by IMechE and meets Chartered topics such as: Engineer status. Mastering modern CAD n Advanced Engineering Design software on the programme, you can look n forward to great career progression in this Finite Element Analysis exciting industry. n Computational Fluid Dynamics n Alternative Energy Systems Why study this course at n Optical Measurement and Inspection LJMU? n Operations Research Offered by one of the UK’s leading Engineering n Safety and Reliability Schools, this programme is informed by n Supply Chain Modelling internationally important research and industry n Modelling and Simulation connections. Indeed, it is widely recognised by employers as meeting the exact requirements needed to succeed in the industry. Teaching and assessment
Practical elements of the programme are You will gain knowledge and skills on this course underpinned by departmental research activities through lectures and directed student-centred through MEMARC (the Mechanical Engineering learning. You will also need to complete open- and Materials Research Centre) and staff ended reports and project work to demonstrate industrial experience. The course is accredited your understanding. by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which means it meets Chartered Engineer Assessment is via a combination of coursework requirements. including case study reports, assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class The School has more than 200 workstations tests. Some modules also include unseen exams including those operating industry standard on problem solving skills. software worth up to £20,000 per license e.g. Solid Works for CAD, ANSYS and ABAQUS. We Practical skills are assessed through case- will also provide you with a copy of/license for study coursework reports, group and individual this software for your laptop or PC to enable you projects, research reports and oral/written to work when it suits you. exams. Our cohort comprises motivated and experienced students with a broad range of Graduate employment backgrounds and employment experience. As well as those already in the manufacturing As a graduate of this programme you will be engineering sector, the programme welcomes able to design new manufacturing strategies and students who want to change to manufacturing processes and have the skills and knowledge engineering from another engineering discipline. to critically analyse existing manufacturing processes and systems, assessing their As a graduate of this programme, you will functionality and reliability. have the ability to integrate your knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, The programme will also develop transferable computer-based methods, design, the skills and professional behavioural traits, economic, social and environmental context, preparing you for technical and managerial roles and engineering practice to solve a substantial within a range of manufacturing engineering and range of complex engineering problems. As a associated industries. result, you are more likely to progress quickly Study full-time over one year and enter management and leadership roles at Former graduates now hold senior engineering an early stage of your career. positions in organisations all over the world. Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent You will study the following professional qualification with relevant modules: work experience. n MSc Project IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. n Research Skills Fees: n Advanced Materials Engineering See website for details. n Automation Systems Programme Leader: n Manufacturing Management n Project Management Dr David Allanson [email protected]
16 Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc Open to international students
This Marine and Offshore Engineering masters is n Operations Research closely aligned with our leading marine research n Project Management institute. We have a long history of high quality n Modelling and Simulation teaching in this subject area, preparing students for a successful maritime career. Teaching and assessment
Why study this course at You will gain knowledge and skills on this course LJMU? through lectures and directed student-centred Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and learning. You will also have the opportunity to Technology (IMechE), this programme meets complete open-ended reports and project work Chartered Engineer requirements. It also has to demonstrate your understanding of topics. close industry links and is widely recognised by Assessment is via a combination of unseen employers as meeting the standards required to written exams and assessed coursework in the succeed in this fast-paced industry. form of case-study reports and coursework LJMU is home to an international centre assignment submissions. Practical skills are of excellence in maritime education and assessed through case-study coursework professional training. Our expanding and reports, group and individual projects, research internationally acclaimed marine and offshore reports and oral/written exams. engineering research underpins the programme, ensuring the curriculum reflects contemporary practice and thinking within the sector. Graduate employment
The programme combines leading-edge The Department of Maritime and Mechanical academic education with professionally relevant Engineering has an excellent employability practical training. At the beginning of your record. masters, you can take optional modules to As a graduate on this programme you will be prepare for the high level application of analysis tools. highly sought after by employers and will have the skills to enter senior positions with major UK Throughout the course, you will study alongside and international companies. motivated and experienced marine and offshore engineering students with a broad range of Industry positions in small and large companies employment experience. Due to the excellent require a good technical understanding and support we offer to international students, we strong interpersonal skills. A large percentage regularly welcome students from Asia, Africa of Marine and Offshore Engineering graduates and EU countries such as Greece, France and are employed by Lloyd’s of London. As a Germany. We also welcome those who want to postgraduate of this course, however, you change their specialism to marine and offshore will also be well-qualified for consultancy and engineering from another engineering discipline. government body work. Indeed, whatever your reason for joining the programme, you can be sure that this masters will make it easier for you to gain promotion and enhance your career profile with additional marine and offshore engineering skills.
You will study the following modules: Study full-time over one year or part-time n MSc Project over two years n Research Skills n Marine Design Engineering Entry Requirements: n Offshore Engineering Minimum 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent professional qualification n Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis such as a Maritime Coastguard Agency Optional modules are also available covering Class 1 (Marine Engineer) certificate of topics such as: competence, or a non-UK equivalent. n Finite Element Analysis IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. n Computational Fluid Dynamics Fees: n Alternative Energy Systems See website for details. n Advanced Materials Engineering Programme Leader: Dr David Allanson [email protected]
17 18 WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
Elsa Rizkiya Kencana graduated the course modules. It is rare to be academic support is great and I have in Ocean Engineering at the able to study the energy aspect of been given lots of guidance on topics Institut Teknologi Sepuluh my subject in my own country so I such as writing for academic purposes. Nopember in Indonesia before decided to come here and concentrate The city itself is a good place to live. joining LJMU to study for a on the offshore and energy aspects of LJMU is very close to the centre and masters in Marine and Offshore engineering. that makes a real difference to your Engineering. LJMU is very strong in my subject daily life. I love walking around the city “I decided to undertake a postgraduate and I have told all of my friends back centre and visiting the Albert Dock. degree because I want to become a in Indonesia about the University and Studying to be a Scouser is almost as lecturer. I was attracted to LJMU by the benefits of studying here. The enjoyable as my University work!”
19 Maritime Operations Management Open to international students MSc
This MSc is offered by LJMU’s international Optional modules are also available covering centre of excellence. It is founded on topics such as: strong links with industry, in the UK and n Export Trade Law internationally. n Global Transport Systems n International Trade Why study this course n Logistics Systems at LJMU? n Maritime Security The British maritime education system has an n Port Administration international reputation for excellence and LJMU n Port Business Strategy is one of only four or five institutions in the UK where you can study on this kind of programme. n Project Management n Supply Chain Modelling Situated in the famous port city of Liverpool, LJMU has been offering maritime education for almost 125 years. The Department of Maritime Teaching and assessment and Mechanical Engineering offers internationally respected qualifications, access to a world- Teaching on this course comprises lectures and renowned research institute and essential directed student-centred learning. You will also contacts to build your career. complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics. This industry-relevant Maritime Operations Management masters is designed to meet the Assessment is via a combination of coursework changing needs of the global maritime industry. with case study reports, assignment It is informed by world-leading research plus submissions and short class tests. Some extensive links with industry. You’ll gain the tools modules also test problem solving skills through to manage ports, shipping operations, maritime a combination of unseen written exams. law and maritime safety. During your studies you will visit ports, ships, Graduate employment insurance underwriters, P & I Club and the IMO. Indeed, industrial visits are an important part of LJMU has an excellent employability record the course, enabling you to understand the latest with 96% of postgraduates in professional or developments in the market. You will also build managerial roles six months after graduation. your links with industry via the regular speakers During your studies here you will be encouraged who visit us throughout the year in conjunction to participate in professional development with professional bodies. activity via institute events. On graduation On graduation you’ll have the skills you need to you can look forward to consultancy and secure positions at the highest level within this management roles in shipping companies, the competitive worldwide industry. marine insurance industry, ship broking and ship management.
What you will study:
n MSc Project n Legal Principles n Marine Insurance Study full-time over one year n Maritime Business and Management Entry Requirements: n Maritime Finance and Economics Minimum 2:2 honours degree or an n Maritime Law equivalent professional qualification such as a UK Class 1 Master Mariner or n Operations Research Chief Engineer certificate of competence n Preparing for Project together with relevant professional n Research Skills experience, or a non-UK equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Fees: See website for details.
Programme Leader: Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]
20 Mechanical Engineering MSc Open to international students
This masters in Mechanical Engineering is Optional modules are also available covering accredited by IMechE and meets Chartered topics such as: Engineer status. Mastering modern CAD n Advanced Materials Engineering software on this programme will enable you n to progress quickly as a postgraduate in this Offshore Engineering exciting industry. n Manufacturing Processes Engineering n Automation Systems Why study this course at n Operations Research LJMU? n Manufacturing Management This programme enables you to specialise in n Project Management mechanical engineering at masters level and n Safety and Reliability gain Chartered Engineer status at the same time. n Modelling and Simulation The practical elements of the programme are underpinned by the Department’s acclaimed research activities through MEMARC Teaching and assessment (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Research You will gain knowledge and skills on this course Centre) and the academic team’s extensive through lectures and directed student-centred industrial experience. The programme has learning. You will also need to complete open- close industry links and is widely recognised by ended reports and project work to demonstrate employers as meeting requirements for industry your understanding of topics. success. Assessment is via a combination of unseen During the programme you will develop written exams, assessed coursework in the advanced engineering skills using CAD software form of case-study reports and coursework to create mechanical engineering components and systems. You will also have the opportunity assignment submissions. Practical skills are to explore the application of advanced analysis assessed through case-study coursework tools to the solving of engineering problems. reports, group and individual projects, research reports and oral/written exams. The Department has more than 200 workstations that include the high value computational resources you need as a Graduate employment mechanical engineer. Workstations operate Mechanical engineering is one of our industry standard software worth up to £20,000 most flexible programmes with the widest per license including: Solid Works for CAD; employability for different types of engineering ANSYS and ABAQUS. As a student on this roles. Postgraduates from this course are masters, we will provide you with a copy of/ license for this SolidWorks for your laptop or PC highly sought after by employers and many so that you can work at a time to suit you. occupy senior positions within major UK and international companies. Throughout the course, you will be studying alongside motivated and experienced On graduation you will be able to integrate your mechanical engineering students with a broad knowledge and understanding of mathematics, range of backgrounds and employment science, computer-based methods, design, the experience. Some students use the programme economic, social and environmental context, to change their specialism to mechanical and engineering practice to solve a substantial engineering from another engineering discipline, range of complex engineering problems. You can whilst others are already focusing on this area. look forward to excellent career opportunities with consultancies, government bodies and Study full-time over one year You will study the following public utilities as well as technical design and mechanical engineer roles. Entry Requirements: modules: Past graduates are now working in positions Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an n MSc Project including: Graduate Engineer, Design Engineer engineering discipline or an equivalent n Research Skills and Mechanical Engineer at organisations professional qualification with relevant n Advanced Engineering Design including: Areva GMBH, Sellafield, Novelis, One professional experience. n Finite Element Analysis Sub Sea, Jacobs Engineering, Balfour Beatty, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Lockheed Martin and the National Nuclear n Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. Fees: See website for details. Programme Leader: Dr David Allanson [email protected]
21 22 Port Management MSc Open to international students
Ports are a crucial part of the growing Optional modules are also available covering international logistics industry. This programme topics such as: concentrates on the business side of the field n Export Trade Law including modules on the role of international n trade and the logistics sector. International Trade n Marine Insurance Why study this course at n Maritime Business and Management LJMU? n Maritime Finance and Economics n Maritime Law Study for this masters at LJMU’s international centre of excellence in maritime education and n Maritime Security professional training. n Project Management The British maritime education system is very n Supply Chain Modelling well respected internationally and this course attracts students from all over the world Teaching and assessment including: Greece, Cyprus, Norway, Saudi, Libya, Indonesia, the Middle East, Russia and the You will gain knowledge on this course through Ukraine. lectures and directed student-centred learning, such as case studies. You will also need to LJMU is one of just a few places in the UK complete open-ended reports and project work where you can undertake this kind of quality to demonstrate your understanding of topics. masters programme. Indeed, the Department has been offering first class maritime training for Assessment is through a combination of almost 125 years. Studying with us will provide coursework including case study reports, you with an internationally respected masters assignments and short class tests. Some qualification, access to a world-renowned modules also include problem solving tests research institute and essential contacts to build through unseen written exams. your future career.
Our research in maritime logistics and freight Graduate employment transportation is managed under the aegis of This programme is ideal preparation for a the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine career in worldwide port management, leading (LOOM) Research Institute which, over the past to opportunities in: container and bulk port decade, has made significant contributions to operations; port personnel, management, law the modernisation and productivity of the marine and security as well as the wider aspects of industries. shipping. Our research directly impacts what you will study on your masters, helping to ensure the curriculum reflects current and emerging industry demands for skilled professionals. Our highly qualified and respected academic team offer both extensive specialist knowledge and relevant industrial experience. This combination of academic and professional expertise will help you to meet the opportunities and challenges of this expanding sector. Study full-time over one year You will study the following modules: Entry Requirements: n MSc Project Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an n Global Transport Systems engineering discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with relevant work n Legal Principles experience n Logistics Systems IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. n Operations Research n Port Administration Fees: See website for details. n Port Business Strategy n Preparing for a Project Programme Leader: Dr n Research Skills Robyn Pyne [email protected]
23 24 Research opportunities
Carry out research in a highly-rated and supportive environment, accessing world-class facilities and support from acclaimed experts. You can study for an MPhil full-time over 12 months or part-time over up to 48 months, whereas the PhD can be studied full-time over 24 months or part-time over up to 84 months. The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering provides specialist laboratories, a stimulating working environment and first class supervision in:
n Marine and offshore engineering n Operational research and simulation n Maritime transport and logistics n Marine risk and safety management n Advanced manufacturing technology n Mechanical design and analysis
For more information please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/research
25 26 Student support
All LJMU students have access to a wealth of Spiritual support support services to make your time with us as Confidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and “In my opinion the happy and fulfilling as possible. support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet support on offer is Counselling and mental meditation, prayer and contemplation on each health campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim one of the main Our free service offers one-to-one and group prayers. counselling sessions, as well as mental health benefits of studying guidance and support. Student advice and wellbeing Our team offer advice and guidance on issues at LJMU.” Disability ranging from health to accommodation and Stephen Smith, LJMU student We have disability co-ordinators in every childcare. academic School and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs. Study skills Workshops are available on various aspects of English language support for postgraduate study, including academic writing, international students effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, We provide pre-sessional English courses for report writing and IT skills. those whose language capability does not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more Support for international details. students As well as a ‘meet and greet’ service when Funding you arrive in the UK, our international team Our team provide information on postgraduate will help with issues such as your visa, setting funding including loans, grants and bursaries up a UK bank account and an email address as well as offering guidance on budgeting and and registering with the police, contact: money management. [email protected]
27 Career guidance
Research shows that postgraduates earn, Careers support for on average, 24% more than those with an postgraduate researchers undergraduate degree. Catering for the specific needs of Postgraduate researchers, our three month ‘Your Career, Your Postgraduate study at LJMU is geared towards Choice’ programme enables you to complete meeting the needs of employers and an up to 12 interactive workshops. You will receive impressive 96% of our postgraduates are in work one-to-one career coaching as well as developing or further study six months after graduation.* practical skills in writing impactful CVs, job hunting, preparing for interviews and creating an Develop the skills you need online profile. We offer an exceptional careers support service which enables you to demonstrate to Entrepreneurship potential employers that you have the skills and If you have ambitions to be your own boss or experience they are looking for. work freelance, expert help is available from our Centre for Entrepreneurship. As well as Additional support providing mentoring services, the Centre helps Our careers centre runs regular workshops and entrepreneurs to achieve key milestones by webinars covering topics such as CV writing, offering advice on a wide range of topics including application forms, interviews, assessment access to funding. centres, psychometric testing and more. Our Faculty careers zones at Byrom Street, IM Marsh and the Aldham Robarts library host regular employer visits where you can meet, network and discuss career opportunities.
“My studies at LJMU and the help I have received from the careers team have given me the confidence to go out and work in industry, applying the knowledge and skills I have gained at LJMU.” Omer Chiyoyo Kamwena, LJMU student
28 Accommodation
All new LJMU students are guaranteed a room endorsed by the University no matter what your level of study. For further details of University endorsed accommodation, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation For details of private rental accommodation go to: liverpoolstudenthomes.org.uk
29 Funding your studies
An annual tuition fee is payable for all postgraduate courses, either in full at the beginning of the academic year or in instalments throughout the year. For details of full and part-time annual tuition fees, please see individual programme factfiles. You can search for your specific programme at ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate For information about loans, scholarships and bursaries to fund your postgraduate study, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding LJMU graduates will also find details of the 20% tuition fee reduction here.
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@LJMUFET The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only to prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University to start a course in 2018/19. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press (June 2018) and the University hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this brochure. However, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates and the University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. Applicants should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the University website.