School of Engineering Postgraduate Degree Programmes www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Contents Welcome to the School of Engineering 1 Cardiff: a Capital City 2 Cardiff: the University 3 Accommodation 4 Postgraduate Student Support Services 5 About the School of Engineering 6 Postgraduate Research Programmes 8 Civil Engineering 10 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 11 Mechanical Engineering 12 MRes Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering 13 Support for research students 14 EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training 16 PhD student profiles 17 Postgraduate Taught Programmes 18 MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering 19 MSc Building and Infrastructure Information Important Legal Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering 20 The contents of this prospectus relate to MSc in Compound Semiconductor Electronics 21 the Entry 2020 admissions cycle and are correct at the time of going to press in MSc in Civil Engineering 22 April 2019. However, there is a significant period of time between printing this MSc in Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship 23 prospectus and applications being made to and processed by us, so please check our MSc in Electrical Energy Systems 24 website www.cardiff.ac.uk before making an application in case there are any changes MSc in Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering 25 to the course you are interested in or to other facilities and services described here. MSc in Civil and Water Engineering 26 Where there is a difference between the MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, contents of this prospectus and our website, the contents of the website take precedence Innovation and Management 27 and represent the basis on which we intend MSc in Structural Engineering 28 to deliver our services to you. Any offer of a place to study at Cardiff MSc in Sustainable Energy and Environment 29 University is subject to terms and conditions, which can be found on our MSc in Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering 30 website www.cardiff.ac.uk/offerterms and MSc Wireless and Microwave Communication which you are advised to read before making an application. The terms and conditions Engineering with a Research Year 31 set out, for example, when we might make MSc Wireless and Microwave Communication changes to your chosen course or to student regulations. It is therefore important you Engineering with a Year in Industry 32 read them and understand them. What our students say about our courses 33 If you are not able to access information online please contact us: International students 34 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0084 Funding your postgraduate study 35 Your degree: Making your application 36 Students admitted to Cardiff University study for a Cardiff University degree. How to find us 37

www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Welcome to the School of Engineering

At the School of We have very strong links with industry so you may find yourself working with well- Engineering we have a known global companies to solve real life current industrial problems during the wide range of opportunities course of your studies with us. We also have for postgraduate study. excellent teaching and research facilities as well as academic staff who are nationally or Our postgraduate taught courses range internationally renowned for their research. from core disciplines such as Civil We place a strong emphasis on broadening Engineering to topical programmes such your skills base and we encourage you to as the MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, do this by attending a number of dedicated Innovation and Management. All of our courses here in the School of Engineering taught programmes combine teaching of and at the University’s Doctoral Academy. a very high quality and excellent research This enables you to not only develop your facilities and supervision. We also provide knowledge and expertise in a range of PhD, EngD and MPhil programmes areas, but also to meet other postgraduate Professor Sam Evans across the core discipline areas of civil, students from across the university. Director, School of Engineering electrical and electronic, and mechanical engineering. We are a supportive and friendly environment in which to study and we provide the very We are organised into world class best in facilities and academic support for . . . a supportive and research groups which focus on today’s our students. We are committed to equality most challenging and exciting engineering of opportunity and encourage inclusiveness friendly environment in issues, including nanotechnology, and diversity. additive manufacturing, communications, which to study and we medical engineering, sustainability and I look forward to welcoming you to the School, provide the very best in the environment, and energy generation if you should choose to join us, and I wish you and supply. every success in your future studies. facilities and academic support for our students.

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Cardiff: a Capital City 1

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4 Key Cardiff City Centre 1 Cardiff University 2 Bute Park 3 Cardiff Castle 4 Principality Stadium 5 Shopping centre 6 Student neighbourhood

Cardiff is a thriving and attractive city, and an outstanding place in which to live and study. Cardiff Fact Check ◗ Cardiff has more than 330 parks and gardens A beautiful part of the world ◗ Cardiff has been confirmed as Cardiff is located on the coast of South Europe’s ‘third best’ capital Wales, which has beautiful national city to live in, a European parks and beaches only 30 minutes Union survey has revealed away. Cardiff is approximately two hours ◗ The popular TV shows Doctor Who from London by train, with excellent and Sherlock are filmed in Cardiff transport links to the rest of the UK. ◗ Cardiff has one of the UK’s biggest Cardiff also boasts an international shopping centres, with around airport that flies to many cities in 40 million shoppers each year Europe and worldwide. ◗ Cardiff boasts prestigious concert Cardiff is a small, safe, friendly venues such as the Wales and affordable city with a population Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall of about 360,000 people, with and the Motorpoint Arena, as well approximately 20% of the as the iconic Principality Stadium population being made up by students. As a capital city it is ◗ Welsh, Europe’s oldest living full to the brim with culture, language, is spoken sports, shops, entertainment, by 20% of the population and work opportunities. ◗ Cardiff also plays host to the The beautiful waterfront area of Cardiff National Museum Cardiff and Bay is a modern development of homes, Gallery of Wales, several theatres shops, offices, visitor attractions, and the and the historic Cardiff Castle National Assembly for Wales. ◗ Cardiff has a 74,500 seater stadium, an international sports village and a professional football club: Cardiff City FC

2 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Cardiff: the University

Cardiff University has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, built on a history of service and achievement since 1883, and recognised by our membership of the Russell Group of leading research-led universities.

In the most recent Research Excellence The three Academic Schools offering Framework, a prestigious national healthcare courses (excluding Optometry Facts about assessment exercise by the UK and Pharmacy) are based at the Heath Cardiff University funding councils, Cardiff University Park campus, approximately one mile a ◗ was ranked 5th amongst UK way, which is also home to the University We have been ranked 5th Hospital of Wales. among universities in the UK universities when judged on research based on research quality (REF quality and 2nd on its impact. Facilities 2014) and in the world top 100 (Shanghai Academic Ranking This has confirmed our place as a world- A massive £600m capital investment of World Universities, 2017) leading centre of research excellence. Our programme across the University, including research staff are world-class and include £260m in student facilities, will help us to ◗ We are a member of the elite Nobel Laureates, fellows of the Royal ensure that we can give you the best student Russell Group of top 24 UK Society and members of other prestigious experience possible. research-led universities institutions. We were also awarded our fifth We are investing £300m in a new Innovation ◗ We have more than 30,000 students Queen’s Anniversary Prize – an award that Campus, a research facility that will help to from more than 100 countries recognises universities and colleges across create economic and social prosperity. the UK for work of outstanding excellence. ◗ Accommodation in University One of our most ambitious projects is to residences is guaranteed for most Location create a £50m Centre for Student Life, international students and is within walking distance of the University The University’s Cathays Park campus to provide a central hub for our student is located in and around the impressive support services as well as offering modern, ◗ We have 13 libraries, 28 IT suites, Portland stone buildings, parks and wide flexible, social learning spaces and a 550- a Wi-Fi enabled campus and tree-lined avenues that form Cardiff’s seat lecture theatre. more than 1.3m printed books attractive civic centre. The majority of ◗ The University is on two campuses Academic Schools are located here – just at the very centre of Cardiff, a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. the capital city of Wales

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 3 Accommodation

We know that where you live is very important to you. You will want to settle quickly and live in a secure, sociable location that is also a suitable study environment.

International postgraduate students Safe and supportive Private Sector Accommodation are guaranteed a single-occupancy Each residence has a network of For UK students, or for any international place in University residences for administrative staff, student wardens and or EU students who wish to rent privately the full duration of their studies, security staff to provide you with 24-hour owned accommodation rather than live and EU students for the first year assistance. Only you, your guests, and staff in University residences, there is a good of their studies. are allowed on University residences sites. variety of accommodation available for rental in the city and close to the University. Living in a University residence provides you How much do University Cardiff has a diverse accommodation with the opportunity to meet and get to know residences cost? market, with a wide range of housing students from a variety of backgrounds options for you to choose from. You can University residences are great value for and studying a range of different subjects. contact our Residences Office for lists of our students. The price includes utility Dedicated postgraduate flats and blocks are properties available to rent. Our Students’ bills, internet, and furniture. By combining available so that you can meet, live and work Union also runs its own professional everything in to one payment, we want to alongside students who understand the letting agency, Cardiff Student Letting, make things as easy for you as possible. demands of postgraduate study. who provide a varied selection of student houses without charging agency fees. We have numerous residences, with facilities, Residences fees depend on a range locations and budgets to suit every student. of factors such as facilities within the residence and whether residences are Your choices include: catered, part-catered or self-catered. How does Cardiff compare ◗ Single or mixed gender accommodation Typically a study bedroom in catered with other places? residences costs approximately £147 ◗ Private or shared bathrooms. About 70% per week. A self-catered residence costs “Cardiff boasts one of the lowest of University residences have private between £108-£137 per week (2018/19 living costs in the UK.” bathrooms prices for single occupancy residences). The Complete University Guide 2018 ◗ Self-catered, part-catered or fully catered (with vegetarian options) Residences fees and associated charges are payable by Direct Debit in three instalments “Compact, multicultural Cardiff ◗ A variety of social and sporting facilities (usually in October, January and April). dances to its own beat, with ◗ A limited supply of residences suitable abundant cultural and historical for couples or families* sights, independent businesses * Please note this cannot be guaranteed and so Information on how to apply for University we would advise you not to bring your family and a friendly atmosphere.” residences will be sent electronically to all to Cardiff until suitable accommodation has Lonely Planet, 2017 eligible offer-holders. been secured.

4 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Postgraduate Student Support Services

You might be wondering what life is like for the 28,000 students at Cardiff University?

Outside of academia you will find a The Lounge Sport and keeping fit vast range of opportunities to try new The Lounge is located within the Students’ The University takes sport very seriously, and things, meet new people and enjoy Union and is open to all, free of charge. the Athletic Union runs 60 sports clubs and the exciting atmosphere on campus. It boasts state of the art multimedia stations arranges fixtures against other universities. with Skype and VOIP capabilities, versatile Almost every popular sport is played at the The Students’ Union work spaces, modern meeting rooms and University and whatever your level you will ◗ The University’s social life revolves touch screen tables giving students access find an opportunity to play and participate. around an organisation called to international channels and games. the Students’ Union. Supporting you ◗ Every student enrolled at Cardiff Student societies The University knows that while you are University is automatically a member The best way to make friends is to join here you may need some help. You might of the Union. a student society. These clubs are very have an academic question, or you might ◗ The Union is run by a committee of important to student life and are run by have a more personal issue. other students. There are more than students and is dedicated to the Cardiff University offers support in 120 societies, many of which represent social and welfare needs of all many ways: students on campus. All profits made areas of the world including: Arabia, go back into improving the services China, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, ◗ Every student is allocated a personal available to you. Nigeria and many more. tutor. Your tutor can assist with any academic or personal problems you ◗ The Union building includes a bar, For two weeks every year the international may have. nightclub, concert venue, shopping societies celebrate Go Global – a festival mall, cafés and an advice centre. that showcases the University’s diversity ◗ The Student Support Centre has specialist international advisers who ◗ The Union runs its own student involving dance, music and food. can help you with visas, housing, newspaper, magazine, radio station finances and anything which you and television station. would like to talk about. ◗ If you want to talk to someone outside the University, the Students’ Union also has an advice centre.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgradaccommodation 5 About the School of Engineering

6 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering The School of Engineering brings together excellent teaching and world-class research from the major fields in engineering.

The research and teaching activities Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and state of the art facilities. It also helps to undertaken here are supported by was ranked 1st in the UK overall for the ensure that our teaching is up-to-date, outstanding research laboratories, impact of its research (REF 2014). taking into account the latest trends and research findings in engineering. computing, and library facilities. We pride ourselves on conducting research that has valuable applications in real The School is integrated within the College life and can solve modern engineering Location and student facilities of Physical Sciences and Engineering. problems. In order to identify and find The School of Engineering is located in This environment allows for an exciting, solutions to current engineering issues we Queen’s Buildings which is close to other interdisciplinary approach to teaching have fostered strong links with industrial University departments, the Student’s Union and research. partners. You will find that there are many and is situated in the heart of Cardiff city We offer a wide range of postgraduate opportunities to benefit from the School’s centre. The Queen’s Buildings site is also taught and research courses to suit the ties with industry; from the development home to the Schools of Physics & Astronomy needs of our students with topics ranging of modules on our taught programmes to and Computer Science & Informatics. from civil and structural engineering to the research projects that are available We have a student refectory on-site serving wireless and microwave communication to students. We have close ties with breakfasts, lunches and dinners. engineering. All of our established MSc both local and global companies such as The Trevithick library, dedicated to programmes are accredited or recognised Laing O’Rourke, TATA, Ove Arup, Qinetiq, Engineering, Physics and Computer by the relevant professional institutions. EADS, Rolls Royce, National Grid, Augusta Science, is also on-site. The library is an New courses are immediately submitted Westland, Motorola, GEC, Siemens, IBM, outstanding facility which has recently Hewlett Packard, Nokia and Bosch, to for accreditation at the earliest opportunity. had an award-winning refurbishment and name but a few. For our PhD programmes there are a expansion. It is a well-equipped facility variety of funding opportunities and Many of our academic staff have extensive offering a broad range of books, journals scholarships on offer. experience of working in industry and and the latest computer and CD-ROM reference media. All of our on-site computer There is a vibrant research culture within therefore have excellent industrial links. terminals provide a wide range of general the School – a high number of academic Due to our close ties with industry and the fact that almost all of our staff are research and specialised software packages for use staff are involved in internationally active, our students are provided with a in engineering study and are connected recognised research. We are internationally large scope of interesting and topical MSc to the university network with email and renowned for the quality of our research. and PhD research projects to choose from. internet facilities. In the latest higher education Research Assessment Framework (REF) the We conduct international research of School was ranked 1st in the UK for Civil the highest calibre and each year earn Engineering and 7th in the UK for General between £15-20 million in research Engineering (incorporating Mechanical, income. This income helps to support our

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 7 Postgraduate Research Programmes

8 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering The School of Engineering is proud of its reputation for conducting world-class research and advancing knowledge across a wide range of disciplines.

In the latest higher education excellent industrial links which provides our all students submit a thesis that shows Research Assessment Framework postgraduate research students with a wide evidence of original scholarship. For the (REF) we were ranked 1st in Civil scope of exciting and practical research MPhil the thesis is up to 60,000 words – for Engineering and 7th in General projects to choose from. Due to this strong the PhD the thesis is up to 100,000 words. tradition of collaboration with industry, Engineering in the UK. We are also a partner in the Centre our graduates are highly sought after, for Doctoral Training in Compound We were also ranked top in the UK in all and have gone on to work for major global engineering companies, such as Tata Steel, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Resilient units of assessment for the impact of Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems, Water our research (REF 2014). This position Hewlett Packard, Bosch, BP and Ford. Informatics, the NERC GW4+ Doctoral has further enhanced our reputation Entry requirements for the research Training Partnership and the Engineering for a vibrant research-led culture and programmes are usually a minimum Doctoral Centre in Steel Technology. has currently attracted more than 400 of an upper second class Honours postgraduate students from the UK degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Our MRes in Wireless and Microwave and around the world to study and a related subject, and a master’s degree. Communications Engineering is a one undertake research in the School. We also consider any applicants with year full-time Masters programme which Many of our academic staff are involved appropriate professional experience. involves a semester of taught modules in internationally recognised research For those applicants whose first language followed by an eight month research projects, which earn the School around is not English or who have not had a project and a dissertation see page 13 20 million in research income each year. substantial part of their education taught for more information about the course. This enables us to continue investing in the English language, evidence of their these funds in the maintenance of ability in the English language is required – Research Areas award-winning teaching facilities and usually an IELTS score of 6.5. research laboratories. We have a reputation for excellence and The MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree innovation in research, which has been Research Programmes can be studied full-time over one year further consolidated by a recent review and or part-time over two years and the PhD reorganisation of the research structure in We offer postgraduate research (PhD, (Doctor of Philosophy) degree can be order to facilitate a more dynamic approach MPhil, EngD) opportunities across a wide studied full-time over three years or part- to solving modern engineering problems. range of research areas. We have also time over five years. There are four intakes developed an MRes degree programme Our varied research groups have been for these programmes during the year to complement our MSc programmes in brought together under three main research (January, April, July and October). Wireless and Microwave Communications areas: Civil Engineering; Electrical and Engineering. This programme has a Progress in the standard of study at MPhil Electronic Engineering; and Mechanical taught element but the research project and PhD level is monitored by formal six- Engineering. They also mirror the main element makes up the major part of the monthly and twelve-monthly assessments. engineering disciplines and reflect the course. Many of our academic staff have At the conclusion of the programme, breadth of our research portfolio.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 9 Civil Engineering

The research groups in this department cover a wide range of civil, structural and environmental research areas.

In addition to geo-environmental and The Centre is conducting research into and application of computer models for hydro-environmental engineering, smart materials and products, integrated investigating flow, water quality, sediment we are also conducting research design and manufacturing systems, and and contaminant transport processes, in into engineering materials and total lifecycle approaches through a variety coastal waters, estuaries and river basins. the generation of new sustainable of projects that are sponsored by the As well as understanding and managing European Commission, the Welsh Assembly the hydro-environment, the Centre materials and smart engineering Government and the Engineering and is actively involved in research and systems for the built environment. Physical Sciences Research Council. development to design, test and simulate tidal stream turbines and other renewable Applied and Computational Geo-environmental energy structures. Mechanics Research Centre Current research activities include The Applied and Computational Mechanics The Geo-environmental Research Centre modelling flood risk and hazard, Group carries out internationally was established in 1996 and has been a water quality and sediment transport recognised research into engineering leader in the field of geo-environmental modelling, marine and riverine renewable materials and processes which can engineering by tackling the problems energy, modelling large scale waves, be applied to improve the economics, caused by the environmental effects of tides and surge prediction, vegetation efficiency and efficacy of construction waste, regionally and around the world, hydrodynamics, and the impact of climate materials, and the design of safer and and providing new solutions to energy change on coasts and estuaries. more resilient structures. The Group also generation. This relates to harnessing investigates a wide range of composite geo-energy, improving the resilience and Materials for Life materials and develops computational durability of geo-technical infrastructures, methods for multiscale modelling and The Materials for Life Research Group are and finding means to recover resources developing a new generation of unique, the optimisation of structures and micro- from natural and man-made deposits. architectured materials. versatile and robust self-healing construction The centre’s research work ranges from materials, which will be sustainable BRE Trust Centre for fundamental studies of soil behaviour, and resilient. This research is aimed at enhancing durability, improving safety and Sustainable Engineering through project based applications to commercial exploitation and development. reducing maintenance costs and creating a The Building Research Establishment (BRE) The growing demand for energy, climate sustainable and durable built environment. Centre for Sustainable Construction aims change and a carbon constrained future The vision for this research is a built to pave the way for a new generation of mean that the geo-environmental agenda environment and infrastructure comprised digital buildings that have lifelong resilience is of increasing strategic importance of materials and structures that continually and adaptability to their environment, globally. With its wide remit of work and monitor, regulate, adapt and repair usage and occupancy. In essence, interdisciplinary expertise, the GRC is well themselves without the need for external buildings should have the ability to be positioned to play a major part in developing intervention. Conglomerate materials, context-aware, i.e. factor in environmental pragmatic solutions to such challenges. which comprise the majority of our and user needs, such as behaviour and buildings and structures, form a major lifestyle patterns, and thus be adaptive Hydro-environmental part of the research in this group. to change. There is a need to re-think the concept of a building and move from Research Centre traditional ‘low value’ components towards The Hydro-environmental Research Centre extended IT-aware materials and products was established in 1997 with the aim of embedding various forms of ‘intelligence’. pursuing research into the development

10 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The cutting-edge research covered by this department includes work on the effective generation and supply of renewable energy, ensuring a safe and continuous supply of electricity, advanced wireless communications systems, sensors and signal processing, magnetic materials and thermo-electrical engineering.

They are a multidisciplinary group with international expertise in the supply and transmission of energy which includes wind and solar energy, HVDC, smart grids and integrated energy systems. Magnetics and Materials The group has a strong background in thermo-electric and measurement techniques of electrical and thermal transport properties of semiconductors. Recent research focuses on novel approaches to thermo-electrics in an attempt to bridge a traditional Pioneering the development and conversion technology with the Advanced Voltage quantum realm and micro/nano world. Engineering Centre application of a new generation of non-linear, high-power, high-frequency Magnetics research in this group focuses Research in this centre focuses on measurement systems, researchers are on several areas related to the production, systems and phenomena related to very continuing to break new ground in enabling characterisation and application of high voltage electricity, e.g. working to ‘Waveform Engineering’; an alternative magnetic materials which can have a major make the use of electricity and global approach to traditional non-linear impact in areas such as renewable energy, air travel safer, more efficient and more characterisation and modelling. electrical supply and energy efficiency. environmentally friendly. With millions The group has an established track record of homes and businesses relying on Recent work in the area of high frequency properties of novel electronic materials has in research on soft magnetic materials and the National Grid, engineering research involved the development of new types of is involved in projects such as the magnetic in high voltage electrical energy systems electromagnetic sensors. The group also behaviour of electrical steels, improving is also very important in protecting from has expertise in independent component efficiency and noise in transformer cores, surges, preventing blackouts and ensuring analysis for blind signal separation and and the application of magnetic materials safety and efficiency from the grid across polynomial matrix algorithms for broadband in power magnetic devices. the UK. One of the major projects sensor array signal processing. This work which the Advanced Voltage Engineering has application to radar, sonar, seismology, Sensors, Signals and Imaging Centre is involved in is the National medical diagnostics and wireless Grid Centre, which provides research The Sensors, Signals and Imaging (SSI) communications. and consultancy services as well as Research Group is actively engaged in establishing collaborative partnerships The centre works closely with the multi- research in sensors, signal processing and between university researchers and million pound world-class Compound imaging with applications in medical image company engineers. Semiconductor Technology Foundation, analysis, medical informatics, health and a joint Engineering and Physics facility sports monitoring, human motion analysis Centre for High Frequency in partnership with local semiconductor and other application areas. As a group technology company IQE. we have extensive experience of working Engineering with ultrasound, PET and SPECT imaging, The Centre for High Frequency Engineering Centre for Integrated underwater acoustics, human body aims to conduct world-leading, acoustics, polynomial matrix algorithms for interdisciplinary research using high-end Renewable Energy broadband sensor array signal processing, electronics technology to solve future Generation and Supply body sensor networks, image and video engineering challenges. This covers the This well established group aims to segmentation, human motion analysis specific areas of the fundamental science address the demands of current and and human action and activity recognition. and applications of electronic materials, future energy policies which often result We have close links with Velindre, wireless communications systems, sensor in the competing aims of maintaining the Llandough Hospital and the University technologies, embedded systems, signal security of supply, ensuring affordability Hospital of Wales, which support our conversion/processing and microfluidics. and reducing environmental impact. activity in medical research.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 11 Mechanical Engineering

Our research in the Mechanical Engineering department encompasses a wide diversity of fields including the production of reliable, efficient, low carbon energy, bioengineering and biomechanics, intelligent and knowledge based systems, advanced manufacturing technologies, the detection and analysis of damage to materials and structures, and tribology.

this area supports manufacturing industries by improving manufacturing technologies and systems, and reducing environmental impact through increased sustainability. Work in intelligent and knowledge based systems improves the manufacturing process and increases efficiency. Tribology and Performance of Machines, Structures and Materials Damages in structures such as buildings, bridges, or aircraft components, can have a devastating effect, and manufacturing Biomedical Engineering and is supported by current clinical efficient structures, as well as detecting practice, allows engineers to work towards and preventing damage, is an important Biomedical engineering aims to find solutions that will have positive benefits challenge for engineers. solutions to contemporary problems for patients and the health care industry. faced by modern medicine and health The Mechanical and Structural Performance care through the application of engineering Group works across a range of disciplines principles. The Biomedical Engineering Centre for Energy, including aerospace, automotive, civil, Research Group works to understand how Waste and the Environment manufacturing, and medical engineering. the body responds to trauma, implants The focus of this centre is to provide Research in the group focuses on the and other medical technologies. Areas of efficient, reliable heat and power design, validation, analysis and inspection expertise include orthopaedic engineering, generation, whilst moving towards a lower of a wide range of advanced materials and forensic engineering, trauma science carbon economy. Research work involves structures, with the aim of offering operators and medical electronics. The Group also mitigating the effect of carbon-based of high-value structures and systems undertakes investigative work in microfluidics heat and power generation. The Centre the potential to increase usage, reduce technology which has applications in health specialises in the characterisation of maintenance costs and improve safety. and medicine, and provides opportunities hazards from traditional and alternative Tribology is the study of surfaces and their for working at the interface between fuel sources, energy surveys and audits for interactions. This study is vitally important engineering and chemistry, biosciences, high energy demand leisure centres and for a lot of different materials and their medicine and pharmacy. hospitals, and waste-to-energy schemes. uses in a range of machinery and devices, The Centre’s work also focuses on the at a range of scales. For example, the The group includes the research work application of new fuels and propulsion carried out by the multidisciplinary group has a specialised interest in larger technologies for the transport sector, scale contacts that occur in rolling element Arthritis Research UK Bioengineering primarily automotive and aerospace. and Biomechanics Centre. The Centre bearing and between the teeth of power transmission gears, as well as the tribology is made up of a team of internationally High Value Manufacturing recognised researchers and clinicians of nano-devices. A major research aim This established research group conducts of the Group is to improve understanding who are conducting interdisciplinary research across a range of areas including of the gear distress phenomena of research aimed at improvement in intelligent and knowledge-based systems, micropitting, scuffing and wear. Also, at the care for patients suffering with arthritis. smart systems, sustainable manufacturing, nanoscale, research into the problems of The cutting-edge research conducted advanced manufacturing technologies and contact and adhesion is being aided by pre- under this research theme, which supports micro/nano-manufacturing. The work in fractal representations of surface geometry.

12 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MRes Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering

This course aims to provide you with an excellent platform for career development, whether that be within industry or academic research. You will be taught advanced level knowledge and skills that will allow you to succeed in the rapidly growing wireless and microwave communication industry, whilst also enhancing your research skills.

The Degree Programme Entry Requirements The course is a one-year full-time The normal entry requirement is an upper programme split into two stages. In stage second-class Honours degree in a relevant one, students follow one semester of subject area from a British or recognised taught modules from September to overseas university; or appropriate January, focusing on research skills. professional experience. Stage two consists of independent You will need to demonstrate research of eight months' duration, leading understanding or experience in to the submission of a significant research electromagnetic concepts relevant to project in the following September. microwave engineering, as well as an The project will be selected by the student understanding of basic nonlinear devices in combination with academic staff in one such as transistors and diodes. Special features of the School’s active research teams. You For applicants whose first language is not You will learn in a research-led teaching will be allocated a research tutor who will English, the minimum English language institution, taught by staff in one of the guide your work and dissertation write-up. requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5. highest ranked university units in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). You will benefit from the modern facilities commensurate with a top-class research university, in an environment graded as Silver standard in the first Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). Course Description The course focuses on the development of expertise in new and evolving areas of microwave engineering, including mobile communications and the medical applications of microwaves. You will improve your advanced computer-aided design, measurement and characterisation skills. The course will also offer modules in: ◗ radio frequency engineering ◗ advanced fabrication and test ◗ commercialising innovation ◗ non-linear RF design and concepts. You will also complete an independent project as part of an intensive research stage, putting you in a strong position for a possible future in academic or industrial research.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 13 Support for research students

The School of Engineering is committed to providing the best possible support for our research students. This includes high quality research facilities, an extensive in-house training programme for professional development, and support for working towards professional registration.

Supporting Our Students As a new research student, you will be allocated office space with fellow students We are committed to developing world- and researchers, and be fully integrated class researchers through undertaking into a Research Group and wider research a rigorous research programme and community. You will have access to world providing professional development class equipment and facilities, supported opportunities that promote key attributes by the Research Office which provides and employability skills. advice, guidance and access to office Our research community is cosmopolitan stationary and consumables. To further and friendly and this provides a supportive support your studies all students are environment in which to study. Our allocated a Student Support account, academic staff are internationally with funds which you manage to support recognised for the quality of their the purchase of a PC/laptop, small items research and have extensive experience of equipment, research consumables and in supervising people from many different attendance at training courses or national academic and ethnic backgrounds. and international conferences. We aim to provide students with a supportive environment where they can Doctoral Academy Training develop both personally and professionally Programme throughout their studies at Cardiff. The Doctoral Academy offers a very wide Students have the opportunity to develop range of courses, covering both personal a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and skills and discipline-specific skills to help to discuss their training needs with their you complete your research degree on time supervisor on an on-going basis. and to enhance your employability. Some Both the University and School offer a courses are available as on-line training wide range of training courses, and if you modules. All the events in the programme identify a training need that cannot be are open to Cardiff University research met by these courses, you can consider students, usually at no cost. The Doctoral external training courses, in conjunction Academy also provides one-to-one advice with your supervisor. We provide financial on planning your skills development. support to every PhD student to enable them to attend training activities.

14 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering with content directly relevant to engineering. Consequently, PDP now forms a core Some courses aim to improve skills element of Cardiff University’s Skills and and knowledge of direct benefit to a Employability Strategy. researcher’s project needs, and some to PDP is designed to assist you in developing develop longer-term professional skills. further as an independent learner, and will be of benefit not only during your time Chartered Engineering Status at Cardiff University but throughout your with a Professional Institution career, and will help to: We strongly support our students in ◗ Identify your training needs working towards becoming a chartered ◗ Develop and enhance research-specific engineer. If you are interested in working and transferable skills in many areas towards Professional Registration i.e. (e.g. oral and written communication CEng, an “Engineering Lens” has been skills, how to get grant funding) developed which demonstrates the strong ◗ Monitor your personal and link between the requirements for CEng professional development and the development of an engineering researchers’ knowledge, understanding, ◗ Discuss your development needs skills, competence, and attributes. with your Supervisor(s) Our Supporting Studies ◗ Enhance your ability to articulate Further information is available from Programme and demonstrate your skills to a the Engineering Council website: wide range of potential employers Increasingly, professional institutions, www.engc.org.uk employers, and Research Councils, are (both academic and non-academic) demanding that PhD students, as part Professional Development and professional bodies. of their degree, complete a training Planning An on-line resource, designed to guide programme which includes courses you through the process of PDP and in teamworking, presentation and Professional Development Planning (PDP) help you construct an electronic record communication skills, research methods, is a structured and supported process of your development is available to all problem-solving, time management and that will help you to review your learning students via our online learning system. information technology. We coordinate a experiences, set personal and academic programme of training and development goals, and evaluate your progress towards activities specifically tailored to the these goals. The Quality Assurance Agency Further Information: needs of engineering research students. for Higher Education (QAA) embodied This is intended to complement the PDP within its revised Code of Practice Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 7159 Doctoral Academy Training Programme, for Postgraduate Research Programmes. Email: [email protected] Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 15 EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

These Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (EPSRC) funded centres provide four-year fully funded studentships and valuable training for postgraduate research students in specialized areas.

Centre for Doctoral Training hands-on experimental and theoretical The CDT will provide a number of fully in Compound Semiconductor training related to CS device and system funded EPSRC studentships for a four level design and implementation. We will year PhD degree programme in each Manufacturing help you develop the capacity to develop of the partner institutions, including Cardiff University is the lead partner in the innovative alternatives to improve the Cardiff University. Year 1 is utilised for EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in current capabilities in a range of CS developing research based skills as Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing. related industrial/technological sectors well as familiarisation with industrial The Centre, with partners the University like Energy and Healthcare Technology. sponsor and specific specialist of Manchester, the University of Sheffield Visit the Coursefinder pages on our modules tailored for your project. and University College London (UCL), Cardiff University website for more The CDT aims to develop the next will provide fully funded PhD studentships information and how to apply. generation of research leaders and and comprehensive training in Compound innovators, allowing them to develop a Semiconductor Manufacturing for Centre for Doctoral Training broad economic, societal and contextual postgraduate research students. in Resilient Decarbonised awareness, as well as strong technical The CDT has been designed to Fuel Energy Systems skills, that will enable them to operate complement the aims of the world’s first within a multi-disciplinary team. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Compound Semiconductor (CS) Cluster The Cardiff research students will be (CDT) in Resilient Decarbonised Fuel established in the UK, which has attracted hosted at the School of Engineering’s Energy Systems aims to bring together the over £500m in public and private funding. large scale facility, the Gas Turbine expertise of the Universities of Nottingham, It will provide studentships for a four-year Research Centre. For more information Sheffield and Cardiff, industrial sponsors PhD programme including a one year and how to apply visit the Centre’s and high-calibre doctoral students, to taught Masters in the first year. website: www.resilient-decarbonised- tackle major challenges in the way we energy-dtc.ac.uk or visit the Coursefinder The CDT will fully equip you with harvest, distribute and use energy. pages on our Cardiff University website. transferable and practical skills for the Our aim is to reduce CO2 emissions future. In conjunction with our academic and support an environmentally friendly partners, you will receive appropriate but reliable energy world.

16 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering PhD student profiles

Our PhD students conduct research in a diverse range of engineering fields, and assist in finding solutions to a variety of modern global challenges. We asked four students to tell us about their research, and what they hope to do after their PhD.

Mo Binesmael Sahar Alimohammadi Jacob Hill PhD Student, Engineering PhD Student, Engineering PhD Student, Engineering

I enjoyed my undergraduate study at I am undertaking a PhD in electronic My research area is Mechanical Cardiff so much that I decided to stay on engineering within the Magnetics research Engineering, specifically looking at and do my PhD here as well. The School group. I chose Cardiff University as it is optimising aspects of manufacturing of Engineering has a good reputation and one of the high ranking universities in processes. Cardiff has a good reputation. I found that I was encouraged to explore electrical engineering, and it has highly In reality this translates to more positive my own ideas which I found really knowledgeable supervisors and excellent acknowledgement from others when stimulating. I did a final year module on research facilities. Compared to other travelling and presenting research. Support Building Information Modelling and wanted cities Cardiff is a cheap, safe and beautiful from supervisors is indeed exceptional, to take that further with my PhD project. city with lots of natural resources such as but support from peers (fellow Post Grads) I am really enjoying my PhD and there are parks, countryside and beaches. Anyone makes all the difference. The facilities suit lots of supplementary training courses who is interested in nature would find it a my research and allow focus to remain provided by the Doctoral Academy which good place to go. During my study at on what my work could be, rather than I would recommend to any prospective Cardiff University I met really lovely people what it’s limited to. It helps that my PhD PhD students. I have also been able to and the supervisors and staff are friendly is sponsored and hence funding is not a take a year’s interruption of study as I and kind and help you during your study problem. Overall the links with, and support have been invited by the government in as much as they can. from, industry seem to be excellent. Dubai to focus on developing a tech start- up which came out of my final year of undergraduate study.

I chose Cardiff University as it is one of the high ranking universities in Matthew Rolley Nick Clark electrical engineering, PhD Student, Engineering PhD Student, Engineering and it has highly My PhD was about the development of I did my PhD project on the magnetic solar technology. My supervisor was properties of electrical steels. The best knowledgeable brilliant. I loved the fact that we were thing about the PhD was being able to supervisors and excellent able to attend conferences, meet other develop your engineering skills and also students and extend the interdisciplinary having an opportunity to explore your research facilities. nature of our research. subject area intellectually. I was also able to meet people from all over the world which really helps to expand your horizons, both academically and socially.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 17 Postgraduate Taught Programmes

We are one of the UK’s leading centres for postgraduate studies in engineering.

The combination of excellent All our postgraduate students benefit from research credentials (one of the top excellent student facilities. These include 10 engineering Schools in the UK an on-site student refectory and coffee – Research Excellence Framework shop, extensive computing facilities across 2014), and close ties with global the campus (many of which are open engineering firms, has drawn more 24 hours a day) and the newly refurbished Trevithick Library. We are also home to than 400 students from the UK state-of-the-art teaching and research and around the world to embark laboratories for each engineering on a postgraduate course in discipline, many of which have recently engineering with us. been modernised with the help of extensive funding awards. We pride ourselves on successful collaboration with industry and place We provide a wide range of MSc great importance on industrial involvement programmes that have been designed in both the development and practice with industry and business in mind. of its postgraduate programmes. All our established MSc courses have Our Industrial Advisory Board is asked been accredited or recognised by the to provide continuous input and feedback relevant professional institution and on our teaching and research, and many meet the requirements towards the of our practising industrial partners CEng qualification. Many of the courses teach on appropriate modules or are also available on a part-time basis. participate in projects carried out Our postgraduate courses are therefore by our postgraduate students. of interest to anyone wishing to specialise Our lecturing staff also have considerable in a particular field of engineering, experience of working on a wide range of continue their professional development practical engineering projects. Some of or acquire Chartered Engineer status. the large international companies that They are also an excellent basis for are currently working with us include anyone considering PhD studies or Laing O’Rourke, TATA, Ove Arup, Siemens, an academic career. IBM, Hewlett Packard and Nokia. Prospective students can therefore be assured that course content and teaching is current, practical and applicable in modern engineering businesses.

18 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering

This degree programme aims to provide advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering over a range of specialist subjects, with an in-depth study, via a research led project, in a chosen area.

It will equip students with an Students will be equipped with the advanced The Highways Agency, TRL, Microchip, awareness of the context in which a skills needed to complete an in-depth and WS Atkins. project and prepare a dissertation in the professional mechanical engineer The programme will prepare students for field of Advanced Mechanical Engineering. must operate in industry, in terms entry into a research or industrially-based of the safety, environmental, social, Subjects that are covered by this course career. In addition to technical skills, and economic, aspects of their include: students will acquire professional skills decision making roles. such as how to effectively communicate to ◗ Tribology technical, management and non-technical ◗ Special Features Metrology audiences, project planning, evaluation ◗ Control engineering The course benefits particularly from and prioritisation. ◗ Thermodynamics and heat transfer the direct involvement of industrial ◗ collaborators, in terms of course content, Energy management Career Prospects delivery and facilities. ◗ Quality management The course provides master’s level training ◗ Nano-mechanics to the standard necessary to practice Renishaw PLC has equipped and supports ◗ Robotics as a chartered professional mechanical a state of the art Metrology laboratory to ◗ engineer. It equips its graduates for underpin the teaching and projects offered Artificial intelligence management level roles across a broad in this course. This laboratory also supports ◗ Risk and hazard management spectrum of mechanical and related post-graduate research collaboration and ◗ Condition monitoring. engineering fields. The material presented on-going doctoral level projects. The close integration of the case study and during the course will provide an excellent Research-led advanced mechanical project allows an in-depth exploration of foundation for any career in mechanical engineering projects are made available a chosen topic related to the course. This engineering or related discipline. to all students in collaboration with provides individually tailored programmes to The course actively encourages the current industrial partners. meet the needs of participants in a flexible understanding and practice of inter- yet focussed manner, with the project seen disciplinary systems engineering thinking as being the key opportunity to acquire This degree is accredited as meeting that brings together the mechanical and exercise leading edge mechanical the requirements for Further Learning engineering subjects it provides in a engineering knowledge. Students will for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for manner that reflects the needs of be guided and encouraged to show candidates who have already acquired industrial and academic problem solving. a partial CEng accredited undergraduate originality in applying the knowledge they first degree. acquire, and will develop an appreciation of how the boundaries of knowledge are Entry Requirements advanced through research. They will be The normal minimum requirement will be Course Description trained to deal with complex issues both 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) BEng in The course provides the opportunity systematically and creatively, and will be Mechanical Engineering or related subject for graduate mechanical engineers to given the opportunity and encouragement areas from a British or recognised overseas enhance or renew their knowledge across to demonstrate initiative and innovation university. Other applicants with relevant a spectrum of relevant topics. It enables in solving challenging problems and in industrial experience will be considered on master’s level understanding of student designing new components and systems. an individual basis. For overseas students, selected mechanical engineering subjects the minimum requirement for English The close involvement with industry, whilst expanding the boundaries of their language is an IELTS score of 6.5. particularly at the project stage, ensures expertise into areas that reflect our that the experience the course provides specialist research interests. has both relevance and meaning. Teachers The autumn and spring semesters utilise delivering the modules are working with taught and research project based material some of the world’s most renowned to take students from a typical bachelor engineering companies. Partners include Further Information: graduate standard at entry to the master’s Airbus, BAe Systems, Bosch, Tata Steel, Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 level. The nine taught optional modules Daimler, EADS, Fiat, Hewlett-Packard, Email: [email protected] are split between these semesters to IBM, Messier-Dowty, Network Rail, TWI, provide ninety credits of master’s level Parametric Technology, Physical Acoustics Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk study. The third section of the course Ltd, Renault, Renishaw, Rolls-Royce, SAP, consists of a research project. Siemens, Silicon Graphics, Stile Bertone,

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 19 MSc Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering

The emergence of BIM has brought revolutionary changes to the Architecture, Engineering and Construction/Operation (AEC/O) industry and there is an increasing demand for specialists in this sector.

Career Prospects There are significant demands coming from industry requiring qualified BIM graduates with an engineering perspective. Graduates can expect career opportunities in the following areas: ◗ Technical, research, development and engineering positions in generic civil engineering and specifically BIM industry; ◗ Theoretical, experimental and instrumentational doctoral research; ◗ Numerate, technical, research, This course will provide you with The course development and engineering positions in related scientific fields; the tools you need to become an The core modules have been carefully established professional in the dynamic designed to provide fundamental theory, ◗ Engineering, mathematics and fields of BIM and smart engineering, modelling, simulation and management general science education. giving you a distinct edge when skills. You will learn how to plan and ◗ Related professions could include city applying for a career in civil or structural propose research projects, conduct planner and manager, architect, civil/ engineering and related fields, or for literature reviews and critiques, design, structural engineer, MEP engineer, a PhD studentship in these areas. simulate, optimize and manage building/ construction manager, surveyor, infrastructure projects/assets, supported environmental analyst, mechanical Special features by cutting edge BIM related computing engineer, electronic engineer, facility/ technologies. asset manager, or computer scientist. The MSc Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart The wide selection of optional modules Engineering uniquely focuses on a smart and the multi-disciplinary nature of Entry Requirements engineering perspective covering both the course provides the opportunity A 2:2 honours degree or experience buildings and infrastructure sectors, for candidates who have different practicing in Civil, Structural, Environmental with the opportunity to obtain highly backgrounds and are interested in and Construction Engineering, or other regarded industry BIM certificates. becoming a BIM specialist to gain a related disciplines, such as Architecture, postgraduate qualification which will Mechanical Engineering, or Computer The course is based on the research enhance your career prospects in a Science, working towards digital and strengths of the Building Information wide range of professions. smart engineering. For applicants whose Modelling (BIM) group within the School first language is not English, there is a of Engineering, which has been an Topics covered in modules include: minimum language entry requirement of established research group for over Geo and Hydro-Environmental Modelling, IELTS 6.5. twenty years. The BIM research group has Artificial Intelligence, Flood Design, been recognised internationally and has Advanced Robotics, Numerical Techniques developed a close working relationship in Civil Engineering, FE Theory and with major BIM research and training Practice and Building, BIM Computing centres worldwide as well as collaborating and Information Processing, and with a wide range of international industrial Infrastructure Information Modelling partners in the UK, EU and China. After successful completion of the Further Information: You will have the opportunity to gain taught component, students will Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 a Building Research Establishment proceed to undertake a three month (BRE) BIM Manager Certificate and research project and dissertation. Email: [email protected] building SMART certificate which is Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk highly regarded by industry.

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MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics

The MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication and applications, and integration with silicon technology.

Topics covered in our modules include: Compound Semiconductor Fabrication, Fundamentals of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Quantum Theory of Solids, HF and RF Engineering, Compound Semiconductor Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits, Commercialising Innovation, and High Frequency Device Physics and Design After successful completion of the taught component, students will proceed to undertake a three month research project and dissertation. Your will undertake your summer project either within the ICS or the School of Engineering, or with one of our industrial partners such as IQE. A collaboration between the School This course will provide you with Career Prospects of Engineering and the Institute for the skillsets necessary to take Compound Semiconductors (ICS), advantage of emerging employment An MSc in Compound Semiconductor this MSc course is designed to opportunities within the growing Electronics will provide you with opportunities in the following areas: provide students with advanced-level national and international compound knowledge and skills in the engineering, semiconductor sector. ◗ Technical, research, development and engineering positions in industrial manufacturing and applications of We encourage a “research group” compound semiconductors, silicon compound semiconductors. atmosphere within which you’ll be given semiconductors and advanced the opportunity to work together, across communication systems; Special Features disciplines, to enhance each other’s learning and be a vital part of our thriving, ◗ Theoretical, experimental and The experience of our staff and our instrumentational doctoral research; reputation, as well as our position at the international scientific community. ◗ Numerate, technical, research, forefront of compound semiconductor development and engineering positions technology, mean we have an unrivalled The course in related scientific fields; combination of expert researchers, cutting- Our flexible curriculum contains a robust edge facilities and industry contacts. set of required modules and a number ◗ Physics, mathematics and general of cutting-edge elective modules, which science education. The ICS is an exciting new development include the latest results, innovations at the cutting edge of compound and techniques and are designed Entry Requirements semiconductor technology. The Institute to incorporate the most effective has been established as a founding A 2:2 honours degree in electronic teaching and learning techniques. member of the Compound Semiconductor engineering, electrical engineering, or Cluster, which also includes companies Our range of specialist modules gives physics. For applicants whose first language such as IQE plc, SPTS and Newport you the opportunity to tailor the is not English, there is a minimum Wafer Fab, to capitalize on the existing programme to the particular industry language entry requirement of IELTS 6.5. expertise at Cardiff University and to move or sector of interest to you. You’ll have academic research to a point where it the opportunity to interact with students can be introduced reliably and quickly on other related programmes, gain Further Information: into the production environment. It is exposure to new fields, and even develop a unique facility in the UK, and aims new business opportunities through our Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 to create a global hub for compound Commercialising Innovation module. Email: [email protected] semiconductor technology research, Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk development and innovation.

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MSc in Civil Engineering

The development and progression of society is largely dependent upon the skill, imagination and dedication of its civil engineers.

They are concerned with the planning, An extended project within one of the The degree programme is available on design, construction and maintenance Civil Engineering fields forms a major a one-year full-time basis or on a of highways, railways, airports, docks, part of the course. This course’s three-year part-time basis. The full-time harbours, canals, coastal defences, graduate employment record is excellent, programme is delivered over two taught irrigation systems, essential municipal with the majority of graduates joining semesters followed by a research services (such as water supply, drainage engineering consultancies. period and preparation of a dissertation. Assessment is conducted via coursework and sewage disposal), and structural Topics covered on the course include: and examinations. work including buildings, bridges, ◗ Environmental Fluid Mechanics dams, reservoirs and power stations. ◗ Advanced Engineering Geology Entry Requirements This established course offers the ◗ Steel Structures A 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) from knowledge and expertise necessary for a British or recognised overseas university. ◗ Advanced Engineering Management a career across a broad spectrum of the Applicants with relevant professional professional discipline. A civil engineering ◗ Numerical Techniques in Engineering experience are also considered. Suitable career offers many different challenges ◗ Theoretical Soil Mechanics for graduates in civil engineering or a related discipline, or for candidates and opportunities in all parts of the world. ◗ Management in Industry with suitable professional experience. Special Features ◗ Water Quality and Treatment Engineering For applicants whose first language is not The employment record of graduates is English, the minimum English language ◗ Coastal and Estuarine Engineering excellent, with the majority of graduates requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5. joining engineering consultancies. ◗ Engineering Case Study.

This degree is accredited as meeting The Degree Programme the requirements for Further Learning This programme offers an opportunity for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for for updating skills and undertaking candidates who have already acquired advanced studies over a wide range a partial CEng accredited undergraduate of Civil Engineering topics. It is first degree. particularly well suited to those with broad interests in construction. Course Description It can also be adapted for candidates who Further Information: The overall aim of this well-established wish to receive advanced training in more course is to enhance the engineering than one specialised area, since subjects Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 skills of its graduates. The taught material from the Geoenvironmental, Structural and Email: [email protected] is delivered during the Autumn and Water Engineering MScs may be substituted Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk Spring semesters. for the non-compulsory subjects.

22 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc in Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship

This programme is designed to meet the urgent need for specialists trained in this field – specialists who will be responsible for facing the challenges posed by ever developing new technology. It will also provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable skills in entrepreneurship and starting a business.

able to undertake a related business The relationship with industrial partners and management project, and have the is what makes Alacrity’s internship so opportunity to make an application to valuable, as projects that are customer the Alacrity Foundation. If you choose driven with a high probability of success to take up the Alacrity option and are can trigger the incorporation of a start-up accepted onto the programme, you will company. Successful graduates will have begin a five-month group-based industrial an equity stake in the company, and most project with the Alacrity Foundation in importantly, will have access to venture Newport. This will be followed by a ‘boot capital funding. Alacrity applicants will camp’, where you will be introduced require at least twenty four months visa to business focussed methodologies entitlement from the start of their MSc. Special Features for commercialising technology and for The MSc in Communication Technology creating successful companies. If you You may wish to complete your MSc and Entrepreneurship programme has are successful in your application to the course within the University where you been developed from the successful and Alacrity programme, you will receive a tax will be supported by academic staff in the well established course – the MSc in free stipend of approximately £13,800 Business School. If you do not choose Wireless and Microwave Communication from the ninth month of your MSc course. to undertake an Alacrity Foundation Engineering. This programme also The Alacrity Foundation programme will project, you will be offered a range of includes specialist modules taught by take fifteen months to complete. projects which reflect the emphasis on management and entrepreneurship. our internationally recognised Business Alacrity Foundation projects are at the School, and guest lectures from industrial leading edge of technology and offer Whether or not you choose the option to professionals. In addition, it will provide you opportunities for new methods and follow the Alacrity Foundation programme, with a unique opportunity to participate in processes to be developed and the this MSc will provide you with both the the Alacrity Foundation Programme. potential for the patenting of products. engineering and business skills you need to develop your career. Course Description Students will have a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects using the The course will allow you to develop latest software development tools and Entry Requirements expertise in new and evolving areas, methodologies requiring creative problem A 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) from such as advanced microwave computer solving. You will have the opportunity to aided design and communication systems a British or recognised overseas university. transform innovative project ideas (sourced engineering. The course will cover Suitable for graduates in Electronic from global industry partners) into market laboratory time and advanced engineering Engineering or a related discipline. management alongside modules in HF leading products and to be founders of a Applicants with relevant professional and RF engineering, advanced microwave start-up company. Projects will be focused experience will also be considered. CAD, fabrication and testing, advanced primarily on software and you will have the Applicants whose first language is not communication systems, advanced opportunity to work in areas such as: English will be required to pass IELTS communication networks and ◗ designing mobile apps for iPhone/iPad with a minimum score of 6.5. non-linear RF designs and concepts. and Android devices amongst other This will complement the acquisition of platforms skills in business and entrepreneurship. ◗ developing rich graphical interfaces and The structure of the course is divided video/image streaming and processing into twelve modules taught over seven ◗ machine to machine (M2M) and inter Further Information: months, followed by a five month process communications industrially related project within the field. Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 ◗ speech recognition and synthesis During the final stage of your course you Email: [email protected] will complete your MSc project within ◗ cloud services development Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk the Business School, where you will be ◗ cyber security.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 23 MSc in Electrical Energy Systems

Specialists in advanced electrical energy systems are urgently needed to design and build secure, reliable, low-carbon energy systems in developed and developing countries around the world.

The MSc in Electrical Energy Systems is designed to meet this need, with a particular focus on the integration of renewable generation into electricity transmission and distribution networks and on preparing students for a new era of truly ‘smart’ grids.

Graduates of this MSc will obtain unique specialist training for their future professional employment trends and developments. Special Features This research-led programme is based on partnerships with industry and involves industrially-linked projects with major electricity companies. We have a unique laboratory facility in Europe including a hardware power system simulator for Topics covered on the course include: training and projects. There are opportunities Employment Prospects for PhD research following successful Power Systems Analysis, Distributed The demand for graduates from this completion of the MSc, and excellent job Generation, Smartgrids and Active Network type of course is very strong and is opportunities with leading electrical energy Devices, Power System Protection, expected remain so for the foreseeable companies. The University is also a partner Condition Monitoring, Systems Modelling future. Graduates are expected to gain on both the IET Power Academy and Power & Forecasting, High Voltage Technology, employment in large electrical energy Networks Research Academy. Alternative Energy Systems, Sustainable utilities, electricity distribution companies, Energy Studies, Advanced Power the public sector (Energy agencies, Carbon This degree is accredited as meeting Electronics, Introduction to Digital Signal Trust etc), research and development, the requirements for Further Learning Processing, Industrial Computer Control or set up their own companies. for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for Systems, Management in Industry, and candidates who have already acquired Energy Management. Entry Requirements a partial CEng accredited undergraduate After successful completion of the taught A 2:2 Honours degree in electrical first degree. component, students will proceed to engineering or applied science. undertake a research project. Students Other related degrees will be considered. are able to choose a topic from one of the For applicants whose first language is Programme Structure following areas of specialisation: Power not English, there is a minimum The core modules are delivered by System Protection and Control, Renewable language entry requirement of IELTS 6.5. research academics in the School of Energy, Distribution System Design, Prospective applicants with appropriate Engineering with key invited lectures from Demand Side Management, Condition alternative qualifications and experience experienced engineers and managers Monitoring, Smart Metering, High Voltage will also be considered. from the electricity industry. A key feature Insulation, Overvoltage Protection, of the programme is its integrated Thermoelectricity and Earthing Systems. approach to teaching Power Systems, High Voltage Plant Technology and the Research Project and enabling technologies which provides Dissertation essential preparation for a career in Students will be required to undertake an future electricity networks. individual research project in a specialist Optional modules are taught by colleagues area of Electrical Energy Systems Further Information: from other research groups in the School Engineering, leading to the preparation of in order to achieve a multidisciplinary a dissertation. Project work is undertaken Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 input to the programme. MSc students under the direct supervision of a member Email: [email protected] will work closely with our researchers in of staff. Assessment is conducted via Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk the Energy Theme. coursework and examinations.

24 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc in Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Geoenvironmental engineering is an inclusive discipline which recognises that many environmental challenges cannot be solved by one traditional discipline alone.

The term Geoenvironmental Engineering is a broad one covering the contributions that geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, hydrogeologists, earth scientists, geochemists, water engineers, biologists, and ecologists, amongst others, make to environmental management, site characterisation, environmental risk assessment, waste disposal, soil and groundwater remediation, habitat protection, and environmental rehabilitation.

Geoenvironmental engineering is a forward These workshops are delivered by Research Project and looking discipline interfacing with areas recognised professional practitioners Dissertation traditionally within civil engineering, in the industry. earth sciences and the life sciences. Students will be required to undertake an The discipline centres on human interaction This degree is accredited as meeting individual research project in a specialist with the ground and water environment, the requirements for Further Learning area of geoenvironmental engineering, in particular through infrastructure for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for leading to the preparation of a dissertation. development, environmental assessment candidates who have already acquired Project work is undertaken under the direct and environmental management. a partial CEng accredited undergraduate supervision of a member of staff in one of Geoenvironmental engineers are involved first degree. the three participating departments. in a wide range of activities, including contaminated land management, Employment Prospects hydrogeology, water resource management, Programme Structure The record of employment of graduates geochemical analysis, groundwater and The degree programme is available of the MSc in Civil and Geoenvironmental surface water contamination fate and on a one-year full-time basis or on a Engineering is excellent, with the transport prediction, environmental three-year part-time basis. The full-time majority of graduates joining engineering impact assessment, environmental risk programme is delivered over two taught consultants. A small number of graduates assessment, and habitat management. semesters followed by a research each year go on to further study, typically Geoenvironmental engineers frequently period and preparation of a dissertation. a PhD. Substantial industrial involvement work in multidisciplinary project teams Assessment is conducted via coursework with the design and delivery of the course and developments. and examinations. ensures the continuing relevance of the MSc as preparation for professional Special Features Topics covered include: employment work in this area. The solutions to the environmental ◗ Environmental Law challenges related to human interaction ◗ Soil and Groundwater Chemistry Entry Requirements with soil, groundwater and surface water The normal entry requirement is a 2:2 ◗ Engineering Geology require engineers to possess a broad honours degree in Civil or Structural range of knowledge and expertise. ◗ Land Contamination Engineering, or a related discipline, Our MSc in Civil and Geoenvironmental ◗ Advanced Engineering Management from a recognised university, or equivalent Engineering prepares students to meet ◗ Geo and Hydro-environmental Modelling professional experience. Good mathematical skills are an advantage. For applicants for those challenges. The MSc is an innovative ◗ Water Quality Control partnership between the School of whom English is not their first language, ◗ Environmental Engineering Applications Engineering, the School of Earth and Ocean there is also a minimum English Sciences and the School of Biosciences. ◗ Management in Industry Language requirement of IELTS 6.5. ◗ Theoretical Soil Mechanics. A feature of this MSc programme is the series of short, workshop style training Further Information: courses covering practical applications integrating professional practice issues Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 with the scientific and engineering Email: [email protected] foundation of the course. Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk

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MSc in Civil and Water Engineering

In recent years, there has been a growing world-wide concern about environmental water management issues including, for example, concerns about coastal and estuarine water pollution, river flooding and urban drainage, wetland and mangrove management, and the ecological aspects of lakes and reservoirs, to mention but a few.

In addressing these and other and their models have been mounted by Employment Prospects over 35 companies for over 8 world-wide environmental challenges, engineers The record of employment of graduates of EIA projects and by over 45 universities in and environmental managers are the MSc in Civil and Water Engineering is 17 countries. increasingly using sophisticated excellent, with the majority of graduates numerical models for predicting joining engineering consultants. A small complex hydrodynamic, water quality This degree is accredited as meeting number of graduates each year go on to and sediment transport processes. the requirements for Further Learning further study, typically a PhD. These models are increasingly for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired complemented with decision support Entry Requirements a partial CEng accredited undergraduate software systems and a wide range of first degree. The normal entry requirement is a 2:2 related hydroinformatics software tools. honours degree in Science or Engineering, or a related discipline, from a recognised The programme is aimed at graduates university, or equivalent professional in civil engineering, earth sciences, Programme Structure experience. Good mathematical skills are environmental sciences and biosciences. The degree programme is available on an advantage. Good mathematical skills are an a one-year full-time basis or on a advantage. The degree programme three-year part-time basis. The full-time For applicants for whom English is not their is also aimed at engineers/scientists programme is delivered over two taught first language, there is also a minimum working in relevant areas wishing to semesters followed by a research period English Language requirement of IELTS 6.5. upgrade or refresh their qualifications. and preparation of a dissertation. Assessment is conducted via coursework Course Description and examinations. The MSc in Civil and Water Engineering Topics covered include: is designed to provide specialised, ◗ Geo and Hydro-environmental Modelling postgraduate training in environmental water engineering whilst having the ◗ Flood Design flexibility to permit study of related subjects ◗ Environmental Law in civil and geoenvironmental engineering. ◗ Advanced Engineering Management The aim of the programme is to enhance ◗ Numerical Techniques in the engineering skills of its graduates and Hydro-environment Engineering an extended project within one of the ◗ Management in Industry water engineering fields forms a major ◗ Water Quality Treatment Engineering part of the programme. Thus, the MSc aims to complement an undergraduate ◗ Environmental Engineering Applications. degree in civil engineering, or similar, by introducing candidates to Research Project and hydroinformatics, computational hydraulics Dissertation and environmental hydraulics, including water quality indicator and sediment Students will be required to undertake an transport processes in coastal, estuarine individual research project in a specialist and inland waters. Students will have the area of Hydro-environment Engineering, opportunity to work with some of these leading to the preparation of a dissertation. Further Information: models in an extended project. Project work is undertaken under the direct supervision of a member of staff in one of Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 The course lecturers have considerable the three participating departments. Email: [email protected] experience of working on a wide range of Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk practical environmental hydraulics projects

26 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, Innovation and Management

This newly developed MSc programme aims to take well qualified students (typically those having a good bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent qualification) and to equip them with the skills they need to be employed as professional engineers across a wide range of the Manufacturing Engineering industry.

This MSc programme will: most renowned engineering companies. ◗ Innovation and Sustainability Significant inputs into teaching and project Engineering: Commercialising ◗ Provide an advanced knowledge of work will also be made by members of Innovation topics in Manufacturing Engineering, the Business School. The input from the ◗ and in associated engineering and Artificial Intelligence Business School will ensure that the MSc in scientific disciplines over a broad range ◗ Quality and Reliability Manufacturing Engineering Innovation and of specialist subjects. ◗ Management provides the latest in business Condition monitoring systems ◗ Provide awareness of the context and management knowledge and skills, and modelling and forecasting in which Manufacturing Engineering is academically rigorous, and research led, ◗ Management in Industry operates, in terms of safety, as well as business orientated. ◗ Advanced Robotics environmental, social and economic ◗ Lean Operations. aspects. The degree programme will be informed by up-to-date internationally renowned ◗ Offer the opportunity to develop a wide research expertise undertaken within Employment Prospects range of intellectual, practical and the School’s Mechanics, Materials and Employment opportunities for students transferable skills that will allow students Advanced Manufacturing research theme. undertaking the proposed programme to follow careers in research, industry and These will include the modules in the will be largely with national and other professional areas of the economy. subject areas of robotics, metrology, international companies in the ◗ Produce postgraduates with a systematic manufacturing, informatics, innovation and manufacturing engineering sector. understanding of knowledge and a critical artificial intelligence/image processing. Some students may wish to use the awareness of current problems and new Industrial partners working within this MSc platform to go on to study for a PhD insights which are at the forefront of Research Theme will provide opportunities leading to industrial or academic careers. Manufacturing Engineering. for collaborative case studies and projects for students on the MEIM programme. Leading this programme will be the Entry Requirements members of the Mechanics, Materials and The normal minimum entry requirement Advanced Manufacturing Research Theme, Programme Structure will be a 2:2 Honours degree (or which has a track record of research and The MSc programme shall run as a equivalent), BEng in Manufacturing research-led teaching aimed at fostering full-time programme and comprise two Engineering, or a related subject area, innovation and sustainability, supporting stages: Stage 1 which will extend for two from a British or recognised overseas social and economic development, and semesters and consist of predominantly university. Other applicants with relevant contributing more widely to improvements taught modules and a research project and industrial experience will be considered in health and quality of life. dissertation in the field of Manufacturing on an individual basis. For international Engineering, Innovation, and Management students, the minimum English language Research is conducted within a vibrant to the value of 120 credits, and Stage 2, requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5. environment which has benefited from which shall follow on from the Diploma major strategic investment via directed Stage to give a total programme duration SRIF funds of £2.4M into the Cardiff of one calendar year. This second stage Accreditation University Structural Performance (CUSP) consists of a single dissertation module This course is currently under laboratory, and collaborative industrial to the value of 60 credits. Students consideration for accreditation. partnerships. A key element of this course completing this stage successfully, with will be the application of measurement 180 credits from both stages, shall be techniques within the recently installed eligible for a master’s degree. Renishaw Metrology Laboratory, part of a strategic partnership between the School Topics covered include: Further Information: and Renishaw. ◗ Measurement systems Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 ◗ Case study A close involvement with industry ensures Email: [email protected] ◗ Project that the research has both relevance and Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk meaning, working with some of the world’s ◗ Manufacturing Informatics

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 27 MSc in Structural Engineering

The creation of modern buildings is a complex operation requiring professional skills from many disciplines.

This course offers advanced training in The Degree Programme Research Project and the analysis, design and construction The MSc in Structural Engineering is a Dissertation of structures in a variety of materials. full-time course lasting twelve months, Students will be required to undertake an comprising of two semesters of lectures and The overall aim of the course is to individual research project in a specialist coursework followed by a further dedicated enhance the knowledge and expertise of area of structural engineering, leading to project period of four months for research its graduates, preparing them for a career the preparation of a dissertation. Project and the preparation of a dissertation. as a consulting structural engineer within work is undertaken under the direct this specialist professional area of civil The level of commitment of all staff to supervision of a member of staff. engineering. It is founded on theoretical teaching and learning is high and the and applied research into the behaviour of courses are taught by staff who are expert Employment Prospects real structures undertaken in the School in the fields in which they lecture. All staff The record of employment of graduates of Engineering, which has established an involved are research-active in practical of the MSc in Structural Engineering is international reputation for its work on areas of the discipline, and this provides excellent, with the majority of graduates composite structures, plate girders, large scope for interesting and up to date MSc joining engineering consultants. A small scale testing, site monitoring, and exact research projects. number of graduates (about 5 to 10% calculation of the buckling and vibration of each year) go on to further study, typically structures. An extended project within one Course Structure a PhD. of the Structural Engineering fields forms a Topics covered include: major part of the course. ◗ Steel Structures Entry Requirements ◗ FE Theory and Practice The normal entry requirement is a 2:2 Special Features honours degree in civil or structural ◗ Advanced Structural Mechanics The employment record of graduates is engineering, or a related discipline, excellent, with the majority of graduates ◗ Engineering Geology from a recognised university, or equivalent joining engineering consultancies. ◗ Advanced Engineering Management professional experience. ◗ Environmental Building Studies This degree is accredited as meeting For applicants for whom English is not their ◗ the requirements for Further Learning Numerical Techniques in Structural first language, there is also a minimum for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for Engineering English Language requirement of IELTS 6.5. candidates who have already acquired ◗ Engineering Case Study a partial CEng accredited undergraduate ◗ Dynamics and Structures first degree. ◗ Fundamentals of Nanomechanics ◗ Tensile Structures ◗ Theoretical Soil Mechanics Further Information: ◗ Management in Industry Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 ◗ Structural Engineering Email: [email protected] ◗ Building and Infrastructure Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk Information Modelling.

28 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc in Sustainable Energy and Environment

There is a considerable body of evidence that relates climate change to the global consumption of energy, and in particular, the use of fossil fuels to provide heat, power and transportation.

Furthermore there is a strong link between energy use and industrial activity along with an increase in waste generation. Moreover, as supplies of fossil fuels reduce, security of supply worldwide becomes increasingly challenging, particularly given the current growth in world population.

The introduction of new energy and environmental technologies presents new risks, real and perceived, technical and financial, which require careful management. Sustainability is an essential part of any development in this field. It is clear that a cross-disciplinary approach Topics covered include: to developing solutions to these long- Programme Structure term problems is required, to ensure The structure of the course has three ◗ Energy Studies main themes: Energy Supply, Demand the best use of resources, as well as ◗ Energy Management developing newer, more sustainable ways and Management. The course is delivered primarily through the School of Engineering ◗ Risk and Hazard Management to produce and use energy. This will require which provides the bulk of the modules ◗ Fuels and Energy Systems graduates who are capable of thinking and and is further supported by other Schools working across the interface of traditional ◗ Alternative Energy Systems such as the Welsh School of Architecture. ◗ disciplines, and be effective in an ever There will also be occasions when external Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer increasing multidisciplinary environment. industrial lectures will be invited to support ◗ Hydro-Environmental Modelling Training such graduates is the primary aim specific modules to enhance the learning ◗ Waste Management and Recycling. of this multi-disciplinary MSc course. experience. Special Features The course aims to provide a balanced Entry Requirements training across the broad energy field, A 2:2 honours degree in engineering, In several areas of the field there is introducing the link between renewable architecture, environmental science, earth predicted to be an employment shortage and fossil based consumption, as well as sciences, pure sciences or in a relevant developing, and hence a demand for encompassing the role of various industrial numerate scientific discipline, is required. graduates from this type of course. sectors (electrical power generation and Professional experience in a relevant area Previous experience has shown that distribution, built environment, transport, will also be considered. Applicants without masterʼs graduates in the field of energy industry, etc.). The course is available on a an engineering background should bear in gain employment in large energy-focussed 1 year full-time or 3 year part-time basis. mind that there are significant numerical/ companies, the public sector, consultancies, The programme is divided into 3 computational elements to this programme. research and development, or set up their semesters, with increasingly more For applicants for whom English is not their own companies. About a third gain PhDs to research-based learning and group projects first language, there is also a minimum further enhance their career paths. in the second semester, culminating with English requirement of IELTS 6.5. an individual project in the final semester. This degree is accredited as meeting Projects will be a mixture of industrial the requirements for Further Learning sponsored and research based. Students for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for are also encouraged to develop their own candidates who have already acquired projects which will be selected based on a partial CEng accredited undergraduate the appropriate support and supervision. first degree. The semester structure allows a blend on Further Information: compulsory and optional modules to be taken based on the previous background Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 of the students, thus allowing some degree Email: [email protected] of specialisation, and providing exposure to Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk the frontiers of research in these areas.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 29 MSc in Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering

This degree aims to produce postgraduate specialists with essential knowledge and expertise in electronic and microwave engineering.

The course will allow students to become order to progress to the dissertation (stage expert in new and evolving areas of 2), for which they are allocated a project microwave engineering including mobile supervisor. Dissertation topics are normally communications and medical applications chosen from a range of project titles of microwaves. Key focus areas include proposed by academic staff in consultation advanced computer aided design (CAD) with industrial partners, usually in areas and communication systems engineering. of current research or industrial interest. The course will cover laboratory work Students are also encouraged to put and advanced engineering management forward their own project ideas. alongside modules in HF and RF engineering, advanced fabrication and Career Prospects test, advanced communication systems and non-linear RF design and concepts. Career prospects are generally excellent Its aim is to develop an awareness of with graduating students following paths Other modules consider the fundamentals either into research or related industry. the rapidly growing application space of micro and nano-technology or for microwave engineering and to use optoelectronics. In terms of research, we have many this to contribute significantly to a wide electrical, electronic and microwave related range of industry-focussed research, The course consists of lecture, lab and research areas that require PhD students, tutorial based study during the autumn design and development work. and this MSc will provide you with an and spring semesters, followed by excellent platform. With industry, many an individual research project in the graduating MSc students achieve excellent Special Features summer. The course is assessed through employment opportunities in organisations All teaching staff are research active, examinations, written coursework, including Cambridge Silicon Radio, often world leading, and also have very and a final individual project report. strong industrial links. The course is Vodaphone and International Rectifier. designed to develop industry-applicable Course Structure skills to an advanced level. Entry Requirements The programme comprises the following Both taught and research-project taught and project based topics: A 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) from elements are supported by key industrial a British or recognised overseas university. ◗ Software tools and Simulation partners, including Panasonic, Agilent, Suitable for graduates in Electronic EADS, Rhode & Schwarz, Freescale and ◗ Advanced Communications Systems Engineering or a related discipline. NXP, many offering placements during ◗ High Frequency Electronic Materials Applicants with relevant professional the research project phase of the MSc. ◗ HF & RF Engineering experience are also considered. Due to the industrial relevance and ◗ Non-Linear RF Design and Concepts For applicants whose first language is industry involvement of this programme, not English the is a minimum IELTS score employment prospects are excellent. ◗ RF Circuit Design and CAD requirement of 6.5. ◗ Fundamentals of micro and This degree is accredited as meeting nanotechnology the requirements for Further Learning ◗ Optoelectronics for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for ◗ Advanced CAD, Fabrication and Test candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate ◗ Research Project. first degree. The programme is presented as a one-year full-time masterʼs programme, and is also Course Description available part-time over two years. The aim of this course is to provide, at an A wide range of teaching styles are used Further Information: advanced level, knowledge and skills in to deliver the diverse material forming the wireless and microwave communication curriculum of the programme. Students will Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 engineering, and to develop related skills, attend lectures, participate in examples Email: [email protected] enhancing the engineering competency classes, and group study. All students Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk and employability of its graduates. must complete 120 credits in Stage 1 in

30 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering MSc Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering with a Research Year

This two year MSc course has an emphasis on research while also providing taught modules to develop your knowledge and skills to an advanced level.

aided design (CAD), measurement and characterisation, micro and nano technology and optoelectronics. You will also cover RF engineering, advanced fabrication and test, and non-linear RF design and concepts. It will build research skills by supporting you to conduct a major research project in collaboration with our world class researchers or with another academic institution or research institute. Course Structure The course is presented as a two-year full-time Masters level programme, in two stages. In the first year you will attend lectures and take part in lab and tutorial based study and will develop your ideas for the research project. After successfully completing the taught element of the course, you will then move on to a research year of 8 months leading to the submission of a significant research project and dissertation. Career Prospects Upon graduation, you will have the training, skillsets and hands-on experience you need to succeed in this dynamic and highly competitive field, and will have a distinct edge when applying for PhD studentships or employment in industry. Entry Requirements A 2:2 honours degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar field The course will provide a platform with an internationally recognised from a good UK university or an equivalent to enable you to succeed in the research university. international degree qualification. rapidly growing wireless and The course aims to foster a research Applicants whose first language is not microwave communication industry, group atmosphere where you can English will be required to pass IELTS whether that be within industry or enhance each other’s learning and feel exams. Minimum requirements are an in academic research. a part of a vibrant research community. IELTS score of 6.5. Special Features Course Description You will be learning in a research-led In terms of content, the course aims to Further Information: teaching institution, taught by staff in develop your expertise in new and evolving one of the highest ranked university areas of microwave engineering including Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 units in the 2014 Research Excellence mobile communications and the medical Email: [email protected] Framework (REF), and will be able to applications of microwaves. It will focus Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk work in modern facilities commensurate on areas such as advanced computer

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 31 MSc Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering with a Year in Industry

This two year MSc course will develop your expertise in the latest areas of microwave engineering and mobile communications. It will also provide you with the opportunity to spend a year working in industry while you complete your research project and gain valuable professional experience.

You will also develop technical, This MSc meets the Bologna requirements At the conclusion of your placement intellectual and research skills that for a 2 year Master’s programme. year, as part of your portfolio, you will will enhance your general engineering also submit a dissertation based on competency and employability, Course Description your research project. providing you with an excellent The course comprises a taught element platform for career development, in the first two semesters in which Career prospects whether that be within industry or you will acquire expertise in mobile Career prospects in this field are academic research. communications, medical applications generally excellent, with graduating of microwaves, computer aided design, students following paths either into Special Features measurement and characterisation, research or related industry. and communication systems engineering. If you are interested in working in This course will give you the basic You will learn about advanced engineering industry, many of our graduating MSc knowledge and skills you require in management in addition to RF engineering students achieve excellent employment the areas of wireless and microwave and non-linear RF design and concepts. opportunities in organisations including communication engineering while allowing You will also study micro and nano- Infineon, Huawei, Cambridge Silicon Radio, you the opportunity to spend a year working technology along with optoelectronics. in industry while you hone your professional Vodafone and International Rectifier. skills and develop your research project. Course Structure You will also have the opportunity to Entry Requirements The course is a two year full-time receive a salary during the second year A 2:2 honours degree in Electrical or programme which comprises two semesters of the course to help fund your studies. Electronic Engineering or a similar field of taught modules in the first year. You will have access to well-equipped from a good UK university or an equivalent modern facilities commensurate with After successfully completing this first international degree qualification. taught stage you will then undertake a a world class research university. Applicants whose first language is not 10 month industrial placement which will Your teaching will be complemented English will be required to pass IELTS lead to the submission of a portfolio of by guest lectures from industrial exams. Minimum requirements are an work worth 120 credits. We will support professionals and you will receive IELTS score of 6.5. you to find a placement which will allow specialist academic support from your you to experience a professional working designated MSc Tutor during the course. environment and you will be paid a salary The School aims to foster a research while working in industry. This experience Further Information: group atmosphere where you and your will give you the training and practical fellow MSc candidates can enhance industrial experience you need to gain Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 each other’s learning and feel part of employment in this fast growing field and Email: [email protected] our vibrant research community. will enhance your employability skills. Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk

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What our students say about our courses

Kat Page Daniel Clifford Elango Nagasundaram MSc in Civil and MSc in Electrical Energy MSc in Wireless and Microwave Geoenvironmental Engineering Systems Communication Engineering

“The Geoenvironmental Engineering MSc “I found the course particularly interesting “I studied the MSc in Wireless and appealed to me because there was a as most of the coursework has practical Microwave Communication Engineering broad range of topics I was interested in, applications and is relevant to what is part-time whilst working as a Senior Test but I also had flexibility to focus on areas currently occurring within the electricity Technician. Thanks to this engineering of interest through optional modules and industry. The staff are very approachable degree I have secured a position as the dissertation project. and helpful. I was lucky enough to be an engineer in the same firm. Cardiff recruited by Alsthom Grid during my University has a very stimulating learning I continue to use these skills in my current studies and started working pretty much atmosphere. Everyone is really friendly role as a consultant. The postgraduate as soon as I handed in my dissertation. and lecturers are always there to help. study helped me to gain employment I enjoyed the diversity of the students I would recommend this course to anyone and I have since progressed quickly in my at the School of Engineering and met interested in RF/microwave engineering field. My employer supports postgraduate students from Brazil, Greece, Germany, and research.” study and finds graduates that have Nigeria, China, Japan and my home completed masterʼs or PhDs ‘have country Ireland.” developed their research skills, have tested their knowledge and developed their communication abilities.” Abbas Ibrahim MSc in Communication Technology Javier Rodriguez Corral and Entrepreneurship MSc in Civil Engineering “I am currently working as a Software Developer for the Ministry of Commerce “In October 2015, just after finishing my and Industry, Oman. I successfully studied MSc in Civil Engineering at Cardiff, I started for the MSc in Communication Technology a PhD in Newcastle University in the School and Entrepreneurship, which naturally of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. awakened entrepreneurial ambitions in One thing I will always be grateful for to me. When I started off with my Master’s Cardiff University is the amount of resources project of designing a business plan, and expertise you are provided with during it armed me with the tools of running, the execution of research projects. Cardiff managing and scaling growth of a University is one of the best universities business. As I graduated with the proof in the UK in terms of research, and this of concept in my hand and theoretical helped me a lot when applying for my PhD. knowledge by my side, I embarked upon my own start-up journey. Currently, I Finally, besides the academic quality of am midway through the business plan Cardiff University and the excellent facilities, development for a LAN Gaming Centre. the best thing about studying in Cardiff is the number of international students Studying at Cardiff University was a life- you constantly meet, which enriches you changing experience for me. Cardiff is a culturally, and the friendliness and kindness vibrant, dynamic and safe city in Wales of Welsh people.” where you are sure to bump into friendly people and enjoy all the best perks of living in a modern European metropolis!” One thing I will always be grateful for to Cardiff University is the amount The postgraduate of resources and expertise study helped me to gain you are provided with employment and I have Cardiff University has a during the execution of since progressed quickly very stimulating learning research projects. in my field. atmosphere.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 33 International students

Cardiff University has a long tradition of welcoming international students. Over 4,000 students from 100 countries enjoy the many benefits of a diverse student population.

Supporting International International Office Students Throughout your studies, support and advice Once you have been made an offer, you is available from a number of sources both will receive advice on matters such as within your School and the University as a immigration, visas, healthcare, climate whole. These include your academic tutors and living and studying in Cardiff. and supervisor, the Student Advisory Service and the Careers Service. Before you arrive at the University you may be worried about settling in, making friends English Language Support and life in the UK. The International Office Our English Language Programmes Section aims to make your transition as smooth as provides English language courses to possible with an induction programme in full-time international students studying, September and January. or intending to study, at Cardiff University. Language and study skills courses are The September induction programme offered throughout the year for periods includes: from a few weeks to a full year to improve 1. A free collection service from your level of general and academic English. Cardiff and Heathrow airports. Our Pre-sessional Programme in English for International Office staff will provide Academic Purposes is particularly popular. a warm welcome at the airport and These are full-time, intensive summer take you and your luggage to your courses of between 8 or 11 weeks in length accommodation. and are designed specifically to prepare 2. Practical information and fairs to students starting degrees at Cardiff help you settle quickly into living University for academic study. Places on Further Information: and studying in Cardiff. the courses are limited so students holding 3. Tours of the University and the city conditional offers are encouraged to apply International Office of Cardiff to help you find your way as soon as possible. Email: [email protected] around. Once you are enrolled as a full fee-paying Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432 4. Social events and parties including international student, you can select Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4622 traditional Welsh dancing. These are from a range of free and optional English www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international a great way to make friends. language support classes. The courses run part-time so you can fit language English Language 5. A bank letter service to help you Programmes Section open a bank account when you development around your studies. Email: [email protected] arrive in the UK. We are an IELTS Test Centre. Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 6587 6. A coach tour of South Wales. Visit Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 6141 some of Wales’ historic monuments with the International Office. www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

34 www.cardiff.ac.uk/engineering Funding your postgraduate study

Securing funding is an important consideration for many postgraduates. Most funding sources are highly competitive, so it is essential to start researching your funding options as early as possible.

In most cases, you will need to have ◗ We run a highly prestigious international been offered a place to study in scholarship scheme to support Further Information: order to obtain financial support; exceptional international students Cardiff University websites: therefore it’s important that you ◗ International students are also advised (UK/EU students): apply for your chosen programme to investigate funding opportunities www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgradfunding of study well in advance of the offered within their own country, deadlines for any funding applications the British Council and other external (International Students): www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international you intend to make. funding providers ◗ Our Unistaff Jobshop can help you External websites: You should research your funding options secure part-time, casual and regular early to ensure that you can meet employment Graduate Prospects: application deadlines. Even if you can’t www.prospects.ac.uk ◗ UK government postgraduate loans find full funding for your programme, for master’s programmes are available British Council: you may be able to find funding from for those home students who fulfil the www.britishcouncil.org/learning a number of different sources. eligibility criteria Professional and Career In fact, many of our students have funded ◗ Charities, trusts and foundations offer a Development Loans: their programmes through a combination wealth of funding for postgraduate study. www.direct.gov.uk/cdl of the sources listed below. ◗ Many course websites offer scholarship Students’ Union Jobshop: ◗ Through our Master’s Excellence competitions to prospective students www.cardiffstudents.com Scholarship scheme, we are committed ◗ Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer loans to investing up to a total of £500,000 are new, innovative means by which in this competitive scheme, to support other postgraduate students have high calibre home students. funded their studies.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate 35 Making your application

When should I apply? Applications will be considered throughout the year. However, early application is advisable especially if you are seeking funding. Many funding opportunities have early deadlines and will require you to have an offer from your chosen institution. Submitting your application Postgraduate taught programmes start in September each year but applications are considered as they arrive throughout the year. You can apply online, or you can download paper application materials from the website. It is recommended that you apply online as it is quicker, you can upload all your supporting documents and you can track your application. Full guidance notes are available and can be accessed at each stage of your application. Postgraduate Research (PhD/MPhil) Your Offer We aim to establish an inclusive culture which ensures equality of opportunity Most applicants will receive a decision The application procedure for postgraduate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, within four weeks of applying. If you apply research is the same as above, however pregnancy and maternity, race (including online, you can track the progress of your you will also need to include a research ethnic or national origin, colour or proposal. You should also make contact application via the applicant portal. nationality), religion or belief (including lack with a member of academic staff who could There are two types of offer: of belief), and sexual orientation. act as a potential supervisor to your studies. Conditional: you have been offered a Disabilities/Special Needs To do this: place but something is missing from your 1 Look at the School website to see if application, e.g. you may need to provide We are committed to providing an there is a member of academic staff evidence that you have completed a accessible environment for all students. You are encouraged to make contact prior who matches your area of research. qualification. Once you have submitted to submitting an application to discuss evidence that you have met the conditions, 2 Send an email to: individual requirements or to arrange a your offer will become unconditional. [email protected] outlining visit to assess the suitability of facilities. your research interest and the name of Unconditional: If you have received an Please note disclosing a disability will not the academic staff who could potentially unconditional offer, in most cases all you affect your chances of receiving an offer to act as a supervisor for your research need to do is accept the offer to secure study except where courses are subject to project. your place. fitness to practice criteria. International Students It is important that you keep us informed of any changes to your email or home address For further advice please contact (non-EU countries) otherwise important correspondence may Email: [email protected] We recognise qualifications from all over not reach you. Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0004 the world. Our web pages for international students has a dedicated section for many Equality and Diversity countries where you will find an overview of Whether you’re thinking about coming Further Information: qualifications we consider. to Cardiff University or you’re already a Our International Office offers a personal student here, we want to ensure that Admissions Team and dedicated service to help international we provide the best support to all our Email: [email protected] students with the application and transitional students. We are committed to promoting Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 9999 process to studying (see page 33). In equality and diversity in all of our practices Postgraduate Recruitment Office addition to making your application, you and activities, including those relating Email: must ensure that you have a valid visa to to student recruitment, selection and [email protected] enter the UK prior to the start of your course. admission. Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0084

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