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Why Strathclyde? Every year, hundreds of postgraduate students make Strathclyde their first choice. It’s largely because of our international reputation for world-class research facilities and the excellence of our teaching staff. But it’s also because Strathclyde is a friendly and forward-thinking university based in the heart of Glasgow, one of Europe’s finest cities.
contents introduction Scotland on your doorstep 02 Welcome to Glasgow 04 Our vision 06 Our research 08 Your Strathclyde experience 10
information Information for prospective students 12 Before you apply 13 Your Strathclyde experience 16 Maps 24 Course table 26
courses Faculty introduction and course entries 28
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Scotland has it all. For fans of the outdoors, the stunning Trossachs and Highlands are just a short drive or bus journey away from the University. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities such as hillwalking, sailing and skiing. Or you could hop on a boat to one of Scotland’s many islands and enjoy picturesque landscapes and fascinating wildlife. In addition to rural sights, you can visit Edinburgh, which is just 40 miles east of Glasgow. From the sophisticated shops and bars of the New Town to the quirky cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, the capital begs to be explored. Equally, history, culture and entertainment characterise Scotland’s other towns and cities, including Inverness, Aberdeen and Stirling.
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Glasgow is a place that you will quickly call home. Scotland’s largest city is well known for its friendliness and its sense of style. Elegant welcome to buildings, outstanding art collections, a flourishing music scene and fashionable bars, restaurants and shopping mean that you will never be at a loss for something to do and see. Many of Scotland’s arts organisations are Glasgow based in Glasgow – the National Theatre of Scotland, Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, to name but a few. Glasgow is also home to the Mitchell Library, the largest public library in Europe, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction. Glasgow may buzz with life and activity, but it also provides plenty of opportunity to unwind. Did you know that ‘Glasgow’ means ‘dear green place’? With more than 70 parks and green spaces, you can easily discover a haven away from the rush of modern urban life. 6 || universityuniversity ofof strathclydestrathclyde postgraduatepostgraduate prospectusprospectus 20112010 7 7 ourvision
Solid foundations, modern thinking. More than two centuries ago, Professor John Anderson shared his vision for a ‘place of useful learning’ and in doing so laid the groundwork for the University of Strathclyde. We remain committed to Anderson’s vision to this day. Strathclyde is a technological university, a leader in finding solutions to the challenges facing society. We are international in outlook, but locally grounded: we believe that the University must play an essential role in society through education, research and the development of new technologies and policies. 8 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 9
Our research underpins our education and knowledge exchange to make a significant impact on today’s world. Our research power and its continuing growth in areas of strategic importance – engineering, science, business and social sciences – were confirmed by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The Strathclyde Business School was rated top in Scotland by a wide margin and in the UK top 10; we achieved the highest ‘research power’ rating for engineering in Scotland; and our performance was impressive in areas from across the sciences and social sciences.
Find out more on our website at www.strath.ac.uk/research
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your experience The University of Strathclyde at Strathclyde has been established in the heart of Glasgow for over 210 years. In choosing Strathclyde, you join a vibrant community of over 15,000 students from more than 100 countries, attracted by our academic reputation and stimulating environment. Our students’ Strathclyde experience is at the heart of what we do. During your time here, you will benefit from a range of support services, whatever your field of study and whatever type of degree you choose. We offer mentoring and support for early career researchers, training events and careers assistance for all students and targeted support and English language instruction for overseas students. You will enjoy life on campus and in Glasgow, thanks to the many sports clubs and cultural activities available at the University and to the restaurants, shopping and nightlife available on your doorstep in the city centre. 12 | university of strathclyde undergraduatepostgraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 13 welcome to Strathclyde
Information for 14 prospective students before you apply 15 Entry Requirements 15 Applications 15 English Language Requirements 15 YOUR Strathclyde Experience 16 Our Courses 16 Careers & Work Experience 17 Money Matters 17 Academic & Study Support 19 Accommodation 20 Student Experience Service 21 Sports 22 Students’ Association 23 Cultural Activities 23 > Visit us at VISITING 24 course list 26 14 | university of strathclyde postgraduateundergraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 15 Information for prospective students Before you apply
Entry Requirements >> IELTS: Overall score required for postgraduate study is The University admits students with a range of both academic generally IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. For information about taking and professional qualifications. In addition to an appropriate the IELTS exam, contact the local British Council Office in your academic qualification (generally a strong undergraduate degree, own country or look at the IELTS website at: www.ielts.org or equivalent qualification), some courses require relevant >> TOEFL: Overall score required is 90-95 in the IBT (internet-based professional or work experience. test). For information on the TOEFL, contact the US Embassy in The University welcomes applications from candidates with your own country or look at the TOEFL website at: www.ets.org degrees or other qualifications from overseas institutions. If >> Other tests and grades may be acceptable to the University you are unsure whether your qualification is acceptable to the and you should contact English Language Teaching or look University, please contact the International & Graduate Office for on the International & Graduate Office website for advice on further advice. You can also check the International & Graduate alternative English language tests. Office website for entry requirements specific to your country at: www.strath.ac.uk/igo/prospective Pre-study English tuition If your proficiency in English is not at the required level, English Applications Language Teaching (ELT) runs programmes to help, including the Applications can be made online. The applications process is detailed Postgraduate Diploma in English Pre-Entry Language Preparation at: www.strath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduateapplications and the summer English for Academic Purposes Pre-sessional There is no formal closing date for most postgraduate programme. The final four-week Pre-sessional module is offered applications but we advise you to apply as soon as possible, free of charge to students who register for a degree programme preferably by the end of March for entry in September. Applications at the University and who pay full international student fees for at are considered and decisions given on a rolling basis by most least one academic year. Departments; exceptions to this will be specified in the relevant course entry. Ongoing English tuition If you wish to be nominated by the University for any The ELT runs classes throughout the year to help you continue to scholarship or funding, we recommend that you apply as early improve your English. Students on full-time programmes paying as possible. international student fees can benefit from free tuition of up to four hours per week for as long as they are at Strathclyde. For details English Language Requirements of these courses and other English language support services, visit If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence our website. of your proficiency in English before starting your course. We accept a number of English language qualifications, but the IELTS contact (International English Language Testing Service) or the TOEFL t: +44 (0)141 548 3065/4478 Choosing a university is an important decision. Before making that website lists the dates of these events and we can send you details (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exams are the most e: [email protected] decision you will want to gather as much information as possible. of opportunities to meet staff or, if you wish, to visit the University. If widely accepted: w: www.strath.ac.uk/elt The following should be among your first choices for advice and you would like to visit the University, please contact us. assistance: Contact The university website International & Graduate Office,U niversity of Strathclyde Uk’s points-based system of immigration www.strath.ac.uk 50 George Street, Glasgow UK, G1 1QE Here you will find a comprehensive range of information. Whatever t: +44 (0)141 548 2913 Tier 4 (students) from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland your interest or field of expertise, whether you want to enrol in a e: [email protected] (within UK/EU) who normally require a visa to study in the UK need to obtain 40 points in order to be taught course or undertake research, full-time, part-time, distance e: [email protected] (non-UK/EU) given an Adult (General) Student Visa. Points are gained as follows: or open learning, our website provides the answer to many of your questions. And if you don’t find what you are looking for right away, If you have any queries regarding your proposed course of study, >> A Visa letter (worth 30 points) will be issued by the University of Strathclyde when you you will at least be guided to someone who can help. please see the departmental contact information listed in each accept our Offer of Study, meet any conditions mentioned in our Offer of Study and pay course description in this prospectus. the University’s standard deposit of £2,000. This is an advance payment and will be International & Graduate Office offset against the amount of your tuition fees. If you have an official financial sponsor www.strath.ac.uk/igo British Council you will not have to pay this deposit. You should send a copy of your sponsorship letter If you are interested in studying at Strathclyde as a postgraduate www.britishcouncil.org to the University’s Finance Office and your Visa Letter will be issued. student, staff from the University’s International & Graduate Office The British Council represents British higher education around the can give you all the help and advice you need to make your decision world. Contact a British Council office in your home country. > You will be given the remaining 10 points when you provide evidence to the Entry – from information about applying and courses to information Clearance Officer who is considering your visa application that you have: specifically relevant to you, whatever your circumstances, wherever > the full amount of your tuition fee for your first year of study and maintenance you’re from. did you knoW? of £600 per month for the first nine months of your study If you live outside the UK, the University also has > an additional £400 per month for the same period for every dependent representatives in many countries around the world. You can find a who may accompany you list on the International & Graduate Office website (see above). If you are an overseas student paying full-time We know that you may have queries about the course you international student fees, you are entitled to four You can keep up-to-date by checking these websites: are applying to and about life in Glasgow. Throughout the year, weeks pre-sessional English language tuition and four International & Graduate Office University staff attend education exhibitions in the UK and abroad www.strath.ac.uk/igo/pbs at which you can find out more about the University and about hours per week in-session tuition – all for free. UK Council for International Student Affairs studying at Strathclyde. The International & Graduate Office www.ukcisa.org.uk 16 | university of strathclyde postgraduateundergraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 17 Your Strathclyde experience
did you knoW? Careers & Work Experience Whatever your reasons for embarking on postgraduate study, your Y Strathclyde was the first career development is an integral part of your postgraduate education. UK Business School to Undertaking a postgraduate course at Strathclyde means that you will be able to benefit from one of the UK’s best university careers offer a one-year full-time services. Our Careers Service has been awarded the Government’s MBA (in 1966). It was Charter Mark for the quality of its service five times and in 2009 came also the first to offer a joint 2nd in the UK in an employer-commissioned student satisfaction survey. Its resources and advisers can help you to make the most of distance-learning MBA. your qualification, whether you are in a taught or research degree.
The Careers Service can help you to plan for the future by: Y Strathclyde Law School was the first inS cotland >> thinking through your career options to offer the LLB by >> finding out about vacancies in our careers resource centre or via our website – we have information on hundreds of graduate part-time study. occupations and national and international employers post-study work >> improving your presentation to employers in applications, interviews Y S trathclyde’s and assessment centres through seminars or with individual Non-EEA students who study in Scotland and graduate from assistance from experienced, professional careers advisers a Scottish university or further education college and gain postgraduate course a Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree, Master’s in Environmental The Careers Service maintains close links with a wide range of degree or PhD can apply under the Tier 1 (Post-study work) Entrepreneurship was employers who advertise vacancies on our website and meet scheme for a two-year extension of their leave to remain students at presentations in the autumn and spring. (visa) in order to look for work in the UK. A post-study work the first inE urope, and its Some courses provide a work placement experience; these are visa offers you a bridge to either the highly skilled or skilled postgraduate course in noted in the relevant course entries in this prospectus. work categories and you are expected to switch into one of these categories as soon as possible. Environmental Forensics Contact The Relocation Advisory Service is a one-stop-shop was the first in theUK . Careers Service information centre offering a seamless service that t: +44 (0)141 548 4320 simplifies the process for people to relocate to Scotland e: [email protected] to live and work. For further information please visit: w: www.strath.ac.uk/careers www.scotlandistheplace.com
Our Courses Money Matters
Our Degrees Cost of living Scholarships & Financial Help Strathclyde is one of the largest providers of postgraduate Research Degrees Glasgow is one of the most affordable places to live in the UK. The University offers a range of scholarships for UK, EU and education in the UK. Taught Master’s degrees (MSc, MBA, LLM, Registration for research degrees normally takes place in Your living costs will depend on your lifestyle and the type of overseas students. The University has a searchable database of MLitt, MArch, MEd) and Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates September, although it is possible to start at other times. The accommodation you choose, but on average the weekly costs as a scholarships and bursaries: (PgDip/PgCert) are offered in most departments, as are research aim of a research degree is to provide a thorough training in a student in University accommodation are approximately £140-170. www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships degrees of PhD, MPhil, MRes, DBA, DEdPsy, EdD and EngD. particular subject area through original exploration and experiment, These figures are based on the costs of self-catering accommodation culminating in the preparation of a thesis setting out the conclusions and other weekly expenses of around £75. You should also budget The University’s Careers Service has various information Taught Courses of the research you have undertaken. You will be working on for up to £500 for items such as books, bedding, stationery, clothing. resources to help with postgraduate study and funding enquiries. The duration of most taught courses is one year normally starting your own under the guidance of an academic supervisor and In the private sector you might pay £65-85 per week for a room in Funding information includes the Grants Register, scholarship and in late September, at the beginning of the academic year. Taught your progress will be monitored through regular meetings and shared accommodation, usually excluding heating. If you are looking sponsorship information: courses involve a combination of formal lecture and/or seminar submission of your research findings. for a place to house your partner and/or family, you would pay www.strath.ac.uk/careers/postgradstudy programmes and a great deal of emphasis is placed on individual between £110-£150 per week, depending on the size and location study. As well as attending classes, you will be expected to spend Course Structure of the apartment. A total estimate for a postgraduate academic year There are also many funding opportunities available through time studying on your own, either working on group or individual Many of our programmes can be undertaken full-time, part-time, based on 12 months/50 weeks is between £7,000 and £9,000. individual Departments or tied to specific courses and made assignments or developing your knowledge through reading. or on a modular basis. Distance or open-learning options are also available from industry sponsors or partners,research councils, etc. You will be assessed at various points throughout the academic available on some courses. Please note that non-EEA (European Tuition Fees Check with the Department responsible for your course. If you are year through examinations, assessed coursework, group work Economic Area) international students are not eligible for part-time Please note that your tuition fees will depend on what course you a research student, you may be able to supplement your income by and seminars. study programmes based in the UK due to visa restrictions. are studying and where you are from. The fees shown in the box undertaking paid work within your Department. Many courses conclude with a project on a relevant topic of (see pg 18) are an average and intended as a guide only. Fees for your choice. These courses are intended to provide advanced 2011/2012 may be up to 3% higher and will be confirmed in March Applying for Scholarships knowledge or techniques in specialised aspects of subjects you 2011. The cost of your course will be available from the Department In order to apply for a scholarship, you must first have applied for a studied more generally at undergraduate level. Some taught contact included in each course listing. course of study. Information on how to apply for each scholarship courses also serve as conversion courses for those who wish to Several courses, particularly within the Strathclyde Business is listed on the scholarship database under each scheme. Contact change disciplines, upgrade their knowledge within a discipline or School, have non-standard fees and you should contact the relevant us if you have any questions on the scholarship database or prepare for further study. Department or the IGO to clarify the tuition fees for your course. applications for scholarships: [email protected] 18 | university of strathclyde postgraduateundergraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 19 Your Strathclyde experience
Academic and Study Support
To enhance the learning experience at Strathclyde students can expect support from their Department, but also from services provided across the University.
Information Technology www.strath.ac.uk/its The University enjoys world-class IT facilities, with over 30 computer labs, most operating on a 24-hour basis and supplied with a vast range of industry-standard and academic software relevant to your studies.
>> John Anderson Campus – over 810 PCs with Microsoft Office software in 22 central PC labs and two SunRay labs of 20 terminals each, all with Internet and email access. There are also over 350 PCs available in the Library, in addition to generous laptop areas, for drop-in use. All labs except those in the library are available 24 hours a day
>> Jordanhill Campus – two central teaching labs with 66 PCs and Apple Macs, all with Internet and email access. There are also Other sources of funding – EU and European Economic office monitors the financial support available from Government 50 PCs available on a drop-in basis in the Library Area (EEA) Students and other sources. Assistance is available through the If you are an EU national, you are eligible to apply for the same Discretionary and Childcare funds for students experiencing All students are provided with a University User Account which awards as UK students to cover your tuition fees. You may be financial hardship. includes free email, web access, access to various online learning eligible to receive maintenance support if you have been living in environments, and 50MB of backed-up disk space for the duration the UK for three years excluding for study purposes, immediately Contact of your studies. You will also enjoy access to: sources. The Library holds an important collection of Government prior to the study period. You should consult the Course Director or e: [email protected] publications and documents published by other international Head of Department to find out if funding is available for the course w: www.strath.ac.uk/finance/student >> IT support facilities on both campuses agencies. It is responsible for the historical archives of the or research area you are interested in, as such awards are limited. >> network connection points in all student residences and a University and also contains the special collections of rare books There is general information for EU students available at: Virtual Private Network allowing access to off-campus users and other materials. http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus >> a Virtual Learning Environment in which learners and tutors participate in online interactions of various kinds, including Other sources of funding – international students online learning and assessment If you are an international student from a non-EU/EEA country, you >> 400 wi-fi zones keeping you contacted, when and where you need should explore funding opportunities in your home country at the it – in teaching rooms, cafés, libraries, and even in the gardens! Fact File: ACADEMIC SUPPORT same time as applying for funding in the UK. Contact your Ministry >> serviced laptop user areas for both individual and group study or Department of Education, local British Council Office, British >> a secure web-based portal giving access to personal, individual Embassy or High Commission. curriculum and academic information Some international agencies such as UNESCO, the >> university-run retail facilities on both campuses providing World Bank, the World Health Organisation and the European a vast range of computer consumables at preferential prices. Commission operate funding schemes, usually for students from developing countries. Voluntary organisations such Library Facilities as religious bodies and charities sometimes award modest www.lib.strath.ac.uk scholarships. The following websites have details on scholarships The University has two libraries, one on each campus, providing and funding sources: a total of 2,000 reader places. The Andersonian on the John Anderson campus caters for >> www.prospects.ac.uk/links/fundstudy the majority of subjects studied at Strathclyde and is particularly >> www.ukcisa.org.uk TUITION FEES 2010/2011 FULL-TIME strong in science, engineering, technology, language and literature, >> www.iefa.org business studies and management. The Jordanhill Library mainly >> www.studentmoney.org POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES serves courses in education, community and social work, speech and The Centre for Academic Practice & Learning >> www.acu.ac.uk language therapy, music, sport and journalism studies. Enhancement provides services tailored for >> www.InternationalScholarships.com Overseas students (non-UK, non-EU) The Library as a whole holds 1,012,500 volumes, including >> www.unesco.org >> Faculty of Engineering £12,600 increasing numbers of electronic books and receives more than postgraduate students, including seminars >> www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk >> Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences £9,800 7,000 periodicals in print and electronic form. Electronic items can and workshops in areas such as oral >> Faculty of Science £12,600 be accessed at any time from any suitably-enabled computer. Funding Enquiries >> Strathclyde Business School £9,800 There is an open-access print Short Loan Collection, as well presentation and academic writing, personal UK students as e-books and digitised collections of exam papers and other effectiveness and critical information handling. The University’s Student Finance Office offers information and Home Students (UK & EU) learning materials. Other digital services include online access advice to UK students considering postgraduate study >> All Faculties £3,400 to British Standards and Codes of Practice, as well as databases For details visit www.strath.ac.uk/caple or who encounter financial difficulties during their studies. The in a range of subject areas with links to full-text electronic 20 | university of strathclyde postgraduateundergraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 21 Your Strathclyde experience
Accommodation Student Experience Service www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation www.strath.ac.uk/studying/prospective
Glasgow is one of Europe’s most exciting and beautiful >> How to apply for accommodation The University provides a range of support services to help destinations, combining the energy and sophistication of a Applications will be accepted from January. Places will ensure that all of our students enjoy their time here. We can offer great international city with some of Scotland’s most renowned be confirmed after firm offers of academic admission have practical advice and support in every aspect of student life, from spectacular scenery on its doorstep. Served by two international been made. finance to faith, throughout your time at Strathclyde. You can airports and with easy connections from London, Edinburgh or other access more detailed information on our website (above). major cities, Glasgow is very accessible. Contact The University sits in the heart of Glasgow, only a short Barbara Manson, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY walk from the city’s main railway stations, 20 minutes drive Accommodation Services Manager The University’s lively and varied international student population from Glasgow International Airport and 45 minutes by train from t: +44 (0)141 548 3454/3561 comes from over 100 countries and is fully integrated into Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. e: [email protected] university life. We provide expert advice and support to our international University Accommodation The Private Rental Sector community and can help with student visa extensions, immigration The University has accommodation for around 2,000 single students There has been a dramatic increase in the availability of rented advice, advice on working in the UK, financial queries, advice on in self-catering flats in the heart of Glasgow. Most students live accommodation in the private sector in Glasgow, particularly in areas travelling outwith the UK, general welfare issues and general support. on campus in the Student Village, with a further 400 in University close to the University. There are three main types of accommodation accommodation within five minutes walking distance of the campus. generally available – shared furnished flats (apartments), self- CONTACT contained flats or rooms within family homes. The University’s e: [email protected] >> Accommodation eligibility Accommodation Office operates PAD (Private Accommodation Full-time students who are new to Glasgow and live at least Database), a web-based service putting students and landlords in STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE 25 miles outside the city are given priority for a place in contact. Although private flats are not inspected by the University, Confidential support and counselling is available to all students. We University accommodation. University accommodation is generally the quality is reasonable and the price affordable. have specialised staff to address any University matters or student guaranteed for all single students paying fees at the overseas If you plan to bring your family to Glasgow, we advise you to do welfare issues and who can provide individual assistance with your rate provided they apply before the application deadline. If we so only after you have found suitable, affordable accommodation. personal or academic concerns. cannot offer University accommodation, we will help you to find As a guide, the cost of a reasonable flat in the private rented sector accommodation in the private rented sector. is £450 to £600 per month, depending on the size of the property. CONTACT Our Accommodation Office can provide help and advice about e: [email protected] has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. >> Couples/families contracts, tenancy agreements, and the relevant gas safety and Check www.dh.gov.uk for details. The University leases two flats suitable for couples in the multiple occupancy requirements. Student Finance AND WELFARE To receive any treatment through the NHS you have to be city centre and owns and manages 23 flats for families in Information and assistance can be obtained from the www.strath.ac.uk/finance/student registered with a doctor (GP). The Student Health Service can Cumbernauld, about 12 miles east of Glasgow. Accommodation Office website (see above). give you information about local GPs. Students from some The Student Financial Support Team offers information and countries are required to have a TB screening test at registration advice, including details of the latest changes in Government and the SHS will arrange this. policy on student finance. If you have questions regarding fees, If you are not entitled to NHS treatment you will have to pay bursaries or scholarships, please contact us. the full cost of any treatment you receive in the UK. This can If you encounter financial difficulties during your time at be expensive, therefore we would advise you to have medical University, there is a Discretionary Fund for students with serious insurance that covers you while you’re living abroad. money problems, and a Childcare Fund, which may be used to help with childcare costs, as well as other possible sources of assistance. Student Health Service The University can make short-term loans to students in difficulty or The Student Health Service helps students with any physical assist with Career Development Loans, welfare benefits or budgeting or emotional problems. Hospital-based doctors run a clinic on advice, and we also provide assistance or information relevant to the John Anderson Campus twice daily during term and a family students in particular categories (ie part-time or mature students). planning/healthcare clinic weekly return.
CONTACT contact Student Financial Support Team e: [email protected] Student Experience Service t: +44 (0)141 548 2753 Disability Service e: [email protected] The Disability Service offers advice, support and practical assistance to students and University staff so that students with any Health medical condition or disability (seen or unseen) can derive equal The University’s Student Health Service has regular clinics and benefit and enjoyment from studying at Strathclyde. specialist advice is readily available in all fields of medicine. All Disability advisers identify effective strategies, assistive students register with a local doctor. International students on equipment or software, facilities or services which can support you courses longer than six months are eligible for benefits of the during your time at Strathclyde. This might include mentoring, study National Health Service, which means consultations with a doctor skills sessions, or accessing support with communication or note- and hospital treatment will not cost you anything. taking in lectures. The University’s Assistive Technology advisers If your course is less than six months long, you may still be can help identify appropriate technology to support you, and can eligible for treatment under the NHS if you are from a country that provide ongoing advice, assistance and training. 22 | university of strathclyde postgraduateundergraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 Information | 23 Your Strathclyde experience
The Disability Service can formally communicate any reasonable contact Students’ Association adjustments to your department about your teaching and assessment t: +44 (0)141 548 2784 requirements, such as extra time in exams or advance copies of w: www.strath.ac.uk/sport www.strathstudents.com lecture handouts. The department is not informed of the nature of your disability. There is also a disability contact within each department. University Sports Bursaries Strathclyde Students’ Association represents students both The Disability Service also provides courses, such as the The University, in conjunction with Glasgow City Council, offers within the University and to the wider community. Facilities Effective Learning Programme and training in the use of assistive a number of Sports Bursaries each year to gifted athletes who and activities on offer include bars, films, ceilidhs, comedy and software, such as Mind Genius and Read and Write. These help wish to develop their sporting careers in conjunction with their band nights, access to over 40 sports clubs, 50 other clubs and you to make the most of university facilities and teaching, as well as academic studies. Bursaries, worth up to £1,000 each, are societies, shop, bank, printing facilities, and more. There are providing an opportunity for you to meet other students. intended to help with costs such as coaching, competition travel many ways for you to become involved in the Union’s activities, Students with mobility difficulties or problems relating to and equipment. Bursars also enjoy additional sports science and and this is a great way to meet like-minded people and make stamina may find the steep hills and busy roads of the John lifestyle management support. new friends. Anderson campus a challenge, but most classes can be timetabled In addition to the social events on offer, the Union offers in rooms that are accessible, and the Disability Service will identify contact a wide range of services and opportunities for students. Our the most accessible routes or provide help in the event that a class Anne-Marie Hughes Students’ Association has spearheaded initiatives such as the is not in accessible premises. t: +44 (0)141 548 2449 Alternative Careers Fair, Green Week and the Booktrader Service, You can read about support on the Service’s website, where you e: [email protected] and has won numerous awards for offering a safe and socially can also access the University’s Disability Policy. Please ask if you responsible environment Postgraduate students have a dedicated would like any of this information in another format. offers great value for lunch. You can study in the library, have quiet Golf Bursaries social space within the Union. contemplation or worship in the chapel, or just relax in the television Royal and Ancient Golf Club Bursaries are available to full-time The Students’ Association operates its own Advice, contact room. The Chaplaincy is a place where people of different faith students on the basis of golfing merit. Each bursary is worth £1,500 Support and Knowledge service (ASK), a student-run, staff- Disability Service traditions can exchange ideas and learn from each other. annually and will be awarded for a maximum of four years, subject supported facilitiywhere you can get help with academic t: +44 (0)141 548 3402 The Chaplaincy Centre is opposite the Students’ Union building to satisfactory academic and golfing progress. A programme of appeals, financial problems and personal matters, as well Minicom: +44 (0)141 548 4739 on our main campus. There is a Chaplaincy base on the Jordanhill coaching sessions to current Scottish Golf Union standards is an as general enquiries. The Union’s welfare team also e: [email protected] Campus with similar drop-in space where all are welcome. integral part of the Bursary Scheme. administer a confidential Nightline Service staffed by trained w: www.strath.ac.uk/disabilityservice student volunteeers. contact contact The Students’ Association also runs campaigns to improve the Childcare t: +44 (0)141 548 4144 Niall Sturrock lives of students of all backgrounds especially those represented For children under five there are childcare facilities, playgroups, e: [email protected] t: +44 (0)141 548 2782 by the Union’s liberation groups. These groups provide support for nurseries and after-school care throughout the city. These can w: www.strath.ac.uk/chaplaincy e: [email protected] students and are a strong movement for challenging attitudes and be very expensive and the Hardship Fund receives money from the pushing forward positive change. UK government which can be used by UK students with children Muslim students’ facilities Students play an important role in terms of the University’s who find it difficult to meet the cost of childcare. The funding does There is a Muslim Students’ Association representing the interests development, and there are opportunities to become involved not extend to international students; however, the financial support of the Islamic community at Strathclyde. Prayer rooms for men and in the Students’ Association and as a Class Representative, team in the Student Experience Service would be happy to discuss women and space for other activities are provided in the lower level of participating in staff-student committees to discuss issues of your situation with you. the Chaplaincy building on John Street, opposite the Students’ Union. relevance to students in your course. Visit the Student Union All children between the ages of 5 and 16 must attend school website and see what is on offer and how you can get involved. while they are in Glasgow. The children of all students (UK and non-UK) will be given places, at no cost, in a primary or secondary Sports Cultural Activities school in the area in which you are living. Contact the Head Teacher If you are interested in music and the arts, the University offers to check if there is a place available. In the case of non-UK students, Sports Union a number of opportunities for participation. Art exhibitions run free the Head Teacher will assess your child’s English language and Joining the Sports Union is a great way to meet people. The of charge throughout the year at the Collins Gallery, featuring a make arrangements for them to be given assistance if required. Sports Union provides competitive and recreational sport for wide range of international and local artists in a variety of exciting the whole University community. It organises and coordinates media and including regular seminars and artist-run workshops. contact the running of around 40 affiliated clubs and provides www.strath.ac.uk/collinsgallery t: +44 (0)141 553 4125 financial support, travel, coaching, equipment, catering and encouragement. All clubs cater for both the serious competitor and The Strathclyde Theatre Group is open to anyone interested Chaplaincy centre those who play just for fun, and all can offer tuition. in theatre, regardless of experience, and operates as an informal The Chaplaincy centre offers a welcome to all students.The academy for theatre and film arts in Glasgow. The Group is atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable; the lounge is a great Contact based in the University’s Ramshorn Theatre, which hosts a full meeting point or a place to make new friends and the Ark Café e: [email protected] programme of music, comedy and theatrical productions and is w: www.sportsunion.strath.ac.uk a major venue in Glasgow’s festival calendar. www.strath.ac.uk/culture/ramshorn did you knoW? Centre for Sport & Recreation The Centre for Sport & Recreation provides excellent facilities The University’s Music Society boasts an impressive range Our Postgrad Community website offers you online for a wide range of sports, as well as fitness classes, martial arts of large-scale musical groups open to all students of the communication, information and resources. For and weight training. There is a cardiovascular suite with more than University. These include a full symphonic wind band and big everything you need to know about postgrad life 50 machines and a swimming pool, as well as facilities for outdoor band, two choirs and a full-scale symphony orchestra, as well sports such as football and hockey. Also available are fitness testing, as a number of smaller groups and ensembles. The Society hosts at Strathclyde, from events to training and career health and lifestyle consultation, sports coaching classes and weekly lunchtime concerts in the Ramshorn Theatre offering the opportunities, visit: www.strath.ac.uk/postgrad swimming and lifesaving classes. The Centre also provides facilities best of live classical, jazz and traditional music. for many of the sports clubs run by the Students’ Sports Union. www.strath.ac.uk/music
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There are several ways to visit or find out more about the University. You can take a virtual campus tour on our Visiting website (above), or you can visit the University. If you are based in the UK and wish to visit, contact [email protected] or or +44 (0)141 548 2913.
If you are based outside of the UK, there may be a Strathclyde representative in your area. For information on overseas representatives,
GLASGOW ROYAL see www.strath.ac.uk/igo/prospective or, if you are in the UK and want to visit the University, contact [email protected] INFIRMARY or +44 (0)141 548 2913.
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Engineering Our course list is available online at: Humanities & Social Sciences www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Course list Science Why not visit our postgraduate community website at: Strathclyde Business School Below is a list of postgraduate taught courses offered at the University of Strathclyde. www.strath.ac.uk/postgrad To download or request a copy of the Prospectus for any of our four Faculties, visit www.strath.ac.uk/prospectus
COURSE DEGREE COURSE DEGREE COURSE DEGREE COURSE DEGREE
ADULT GUIDANCE MSc/PgDip/PgCert ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MSc LAW (Pre-qualification Courses) REFUGEE & MIGRATION STUDIES MSc/PgDip/PgCert (social research) ANALYSIS of MEDICINES MSc/PgDip ENGINEERING, ADVANCED MSc/PgDip/PgCert LEAN DESIGN & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PgCert RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS & the ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, ADVANCED MArch/PgDip ENGINEERING DESIGN LEGAL PRACTICE Diploma MSc/PgDip/PgCert MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES, ADVANCED MSc/PgDip LITERATURE, CULTURE & PLACE MLitt/PgDip/PgCert RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE, ADVANCED MSc/PgDip/PgCert ENGLISH STUDIES GradDip AUTOMATED PLANNING FOR MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP in EDUCATION MSc/PgDip/PgCert MRes SECONDARY EDUCATION PGDE (Secondary) AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MSc/PgDip MANAGEMENT of COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING MSc/PgDip/PgCert SHIP & OFFSHORE STRUCTURES MSc/PgDip AUTISM MSc/PgDip/PgCert ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MSc/PgDip (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) SOCIAL HISTORY MSc/PgDip BIOENGINEERING MSc/PgDip/PgCert ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSICS MSc/PgDip MARINE ENGINEERING MSc/PgDip SOCIAL RESEARCH MSc BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MRes ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MSc/PgDip MARINE TECHNOLOGY MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) SOCIAL WORK Master/PgDip BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MRes ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MSc/PgDip MARKETING MSc/PgDip SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip/PgCert BUILDLING DESIGN & MANAGEMENT FOR EQUALITY & DISCRIMINATION MSc/PgDip MRes SUSTAINABILITY MATHS RECOVERY PgCert subsea engineering MSc/PgDip EXECUTIVE COACHING PgCert BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Master of MBA Mechanical Engineering, Advanced MSc/PgDip/PgCert SUPPLY CHAIN & Operations Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert FINANCE MSc/PgDip BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Doctor of DBA MEDIA & COMMUNICATION RESEARCH MSc/PgDip/PgCert SUPPORTING BILINGUAL LEARNERS PgCert FORENSIC SCIENCE MSc/PgDip/PgCert BUSINESS ANALYSIS & CONSULTING MSc/PgDip/PgCert SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING, MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION PgCert MSc/PgDip/PgCert GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MRes Postgraduate Training Programme in BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, Master of MSc/PgDip EngD/MSc/PgDip/ GEOTECHNICS MSc/PgDip MEDICAL DEVICES PgCert SUSTAINABility & Environmental Studies MRes/PgDip BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, Research Methodology in MRes/PgDip/PgCert GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT MSc MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MRes TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT of SHIP OPERATIONS MSc/PgDip BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MSc/PgDip GLOBAL WATER SUSTAINABILITY MSc/PgDip Nanoscience MSc TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CHARTERED TEACHER STUDIES MSc/PgDip/PgCert MSc/PgDip/PgCert Health History MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) CHEMICAL PROCESSING NORTH ATLANTIC WORLD, c900-c1800 MSc/PgDip MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) HIGH-POWER RADIO FREQUENCY URBAN DESIGN MSc/PgDip/PgCert MSc/PgDip Northern Renaissance Studies MLitt SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip/PgCert OFFSHORE FLOATING SYSTEMS MSc/PgDip HISTORICAL STUDIES MSc/PgDip CLINICAL PHARMACY MSc/PgDip OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip MSc/PgDip/PgCert CoACHING & MENTORING MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) HYDROGEOLOGY MSc/PgDip COMMUNICATIONS, CONTROL & DIGITAL OPERATIONAL RESEARCH MSc/PgDip/PgCert MSc SIGNAL PROCESSING INFORMATION & LIBRARY STUDIES MSc/PgDip OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT in ENGINEERING MSc/PgDip/PgCert Terms and Conditions of Matriculation Communications Management, Master of MSc/PgDip INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip Optical Technologies MSc All students will be required as a condition to abide by and to submit to the procedures COMMUNITY Care MSc/PgDip/PgCert Infrastructure adaptation and rules of the University’s Statutes, Ordinances, and Regulations as found in the MRes Pharmaceutical Analysis MSc/PgDip for climate change University Calendar, as amended from time to time. A copy of the Calendar is available, COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING DESIGN on request, from the University or may be downloaded from the link at MSc/PgDip/PgCert PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY & (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING & FINANCE MSc/PgDip MSc/PgDip www.strath.ac.uk/corporateservices/gmpt/academicaffairs GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE Computer Science, ADVANCED MSc/PgDip INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCE MSc/PgDip PHILOSOPHY WITH CHILDREN PgCert The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the descriptions set out in this Prospectus. Matters such as industrial action COUNSELLING MSc/PgDip INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MSc/PgDip Photonics & Device Microfabrication MSc and the death or departure of staff may adversely affect the ability of the University COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY MSc/DPsych International HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip to deliver courses in accordance with the descriptions. Also, the University has to POLITICAL RESEARCH MSc/PgDip manage its funds in a way which is efficient and cost-effective, in the context of the COUNSELLING SKILLS PgCert INTERNATIONAL LAW & provision of a diverse range of courses to a large number of students. LLM/PgDip/PgCert POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROL, INTEGRATED MRes SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Creative Writing MRes POWER PLANT TECHNOLOGIES MSc/PgDip/PgCert The University therefore: INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, Master of MSc/PgDip a) reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE MSc/PgDip/PgCert PRIMARY EDUCATION PGDE (Primary) to discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses, if such action is reasonably International Marketing MSc/PgDip considered by the University in the context of its wider purposes. If the University DIGITAL CREATIVITY MSc/PgDip/PgCert PROCESS ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip/PgCert discontinues any course, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable INVESTMENT & FINANCE MSc/PgDip alternative course. Digital Forensics MSc/PgDip PROCESS TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip/PgCert JOURNALISM MLitt/PgDip DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA & COMMUNICATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATED b) cannot accept responsibility, and expressly excludes liability, for damage to MSc MSc/PgDip/PgCert students’ property, transfer of computer viruses to students’ equipment, and changes SYSTEMS JOURNALISM, INTERNATIONAL MLitt/PgDip (Sustainable Engineering Training Programme) to teaching arrangements and similar activities. Drug Delivery Systems MRes JOURNALISM, INVESTIGATIVE MSc/PgDip PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ADVANCED MSc/PgDip/PgCert This Prospectus, published August 2010, is for use by those interested in entering the EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES MSc/PgDip/PgCert JOURNALISM, LITERARY MLitt/PgDip PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL DEdPsy/MSc University in the academic year beginning in September 2011. The contents of the Prospectus are as far as possible up-to-date and accurate at the date of publication. ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT & POLICY MSc LAW, GRADUATE ENTRY LLB PSYCHOLOGY, RESEARCH METHODS in MRes Changes are made from time to time and the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other EDUCATION EdD/MEd LAW, CONSTRUCTION LLM/PgDip PUBLIC POLICY MSc/PgDip alterations as it may deem necessary and desirable. The descriptions of courses in this EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING PgCert LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS LLM/PgDip/PgCert Public Policy, European MSc/PgDip Prospectus are intended as a useful guide to applicants and do not constitute the official regulations which are available in the current edition of the University Calendar. EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, APPLIED MSc/PgDip LAW, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & Public Policy, INTERNATIONAL MSc/PgDip LLM/PgDip/PgCert TELECOMMUNICATIONS A guide to the admission requirements for the University’s degree courses is given in each EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT MSc/PgDip/PgCert Quantum Information & Coherence MSc course entry, but please consult the University website for the most up-to-date information. LAW, INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LLM/PgDip/PgCert ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING with BUSINESS MSc 28 | university of strathclyde undergraduatepostgraduate prospectus prospectus 2011 2010 FACULTY OF engineering | 29
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welcome Internationally renowned for our high quality teaching, innovative research and extensive links with industry, you can be sure that Strathclyde is the ideal place to support and develop your engineering career. 30 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 FACULTY OF engineering | 31
The Graduate School >> Advanced Materials & Manufacture: RESEARCH DEGREES providing transferable skills – a key of Engineering including core competencies in materials PhD, EngD, MPhil, MRes requirement to attain Chartered Engineer Fact File: INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION science, forming, nano-materials, (CEng) status The Graduate School of Engineering is advanced energy materials and Contact >> opportunities to network across industries one of the largest postgraduate schools in computational engineering. Faculty Office E( ngineering) and with engineers of different disciplines the UK, providing high quality advanced t: +44 (0)141 548 2749 The Advanced Forming engineering training with an unrivalled >> Health: including core competencies e: [email protected] This course is particularly suitable for graduate Research Centre (AFRC) is portfolio of innovative, industrially focused in medical devices and diagnostics, engineers working in the following sectors: a partnership comprising postgraduate taught courses and leading cell and tissue engineering, rehabilitation research programmes. engineering, biomolecular engineering, >> Chemical, Petrochemical and Process Strathclyde’s Departments As a student in the Graduate School of neuro-degenerative diseases, safety TAUGHT COURSES >> Design Engineering of Design, Manufacture and Engineering, you will be part of a supportive engineering, and photonics and micro In addition to courses offered within >> Energy and Power Generation international community working with systems. Engineering departments which are detailed >> Manufacturing Engineering Management, academic experts in some of the very best on the following pages, the Faculty offers >> Oil and Gas and Mechanical Engineering, facilities. Our programmes are designed >> Infrastructure & the Environment: the following taught postgraduate courses. >> Power Plant to also give you softer employability skills including earth and environmental For more information or to apply online, see >> Renewable Energies and global industrial such as team-working, communication and science and engineering, geophysics www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate manufacturing companies. presentation skills sought after by employers. and geotechnical engineering, water Course Structure Similarly, through industrial lectures and engineering, and sustainable structural Advanced Engineering Students can select from a range of Current industrial members careers seminars, you will have opportunities engineering. Postgraduate Training Programme technical instructional modules offered range from multinationals such to network with our extensive industrial in Sustainable Engineering by departments across the Faculty, in as Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Mettis contacts, giving you invaluable access to >> Energy: including renewable power consultation with the Programme Director. potential employers. generation and distribution, renewable Students also choose from a range of Aerospace, Timet and Aubert You will enjoy access to the Master energy (low carbon) technologies, Advanced Engineering business and management classes and Duval, to specialist suppliers such as GKN, Bodycote, EKES Class series of personal development and power electronics, drives and energy MSc/PgDip/PgCert available. Identify subject areas of interest management workshops, enabling you to conversion, advanced electrical systems to you from those on offer in this prospectus and Fanuc. The AFRC’s activities range from blue-sky projects meet and work with other students across the and power systems. This course has been developed following before contacting the Programme Director. which will lay the foundations of future forming technology to range of engineering disciplines. requests from graduate engineers and Applicants should include a personal >> Sustainability and Systems Design: industry for opportunities to access statement detailing the engineering sector trouble-shooting on established industrial processes. Engineering Research Excellence including low impact fully integrated a broader training across postgraduate they are most interested in, and an indication From heart surgery devices to powering sustainable built environment and engineering skills. It provides a unique of the technical classes they are interested in The new £16M purpose-built facility for the Centre, located near the world with more efficient renewable systems design, technology and opportunity for engineers to shape their by referring to the modules listed across the energies and greener transport, Strathclyde sustainability and building integrated learning by selecting from different Faculty’s course listings. Glasgow airport and now fully operational, reflects the status of engineering researchers are at the forefront energy systems. subject disciplines across the Faculty. Instructional classes include lectures, this internationally significant research centre. The wide range of of solving some of the major problems practical exercises and site visits. The course facing society. These integrated themes are underpinned Benefits for students include: is credit-based and modular in design. The members and supporting industry enables the AFRC to engage As a researcher in the Faculty, you will by additional core competencies in areas MSc requires 180 credits, the PgDip 120 effectively with multi-scale problems in which researchers need be able to participate in some of the best such as aerospace, marine technologies, >> multidisciplinary tailored learning to suit and Certificate 60. The MSc industry-based to relate macro process parameters (such as tool geometry and leading international research in engineering telecommunication technologies, control individual needs and interests project or research thesis carries 60 credits. supported by a research portfolio of over £80M systems, signal and image processing, non- >> flexible modes of delivery permitting MSc students will also complete an individual loading rates) with micro-characteristics of the form material (such with contributions from Research Councils, destructive testing and enabling engineering. part-time study project that may be work-based or allied to as grain size and structure). government and industry. Multimillion pound Please contact the Faculty for details. >> business and management modules one of the many areas of research strengths investments in specialist research labs and within the Faculty. study suites mean that our students have access to the very best facilities. Examples of Technical Classes We are committed to helping the (select seven) >> Information Management the opportunity to upgrade their technical personal development of our research >> Financial Engineering skills across a range of engineering students. Induction days and writing and >> Computer Aided Engineering >> Risk Analysis disciplines, supplemented by business presentation skills training allow you to meet Design Systems and management training. The programme researchers from across the Faculty. Our >> Product Design Techniques Course Duration is designed to make students more annual Research Presentation Day, with its >> Energy Resources and Policy MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time employable and also satisfy the further poster and oral sessions, is an established >> Energy Modelling and Monitoring PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time learning requirements necessary to event which allows you to showcase your >> Process Design obtain CEng status. work to colleagues and industrialists. You will >> Modelling and Simulations Entry Requirements also benefit from the continuous support of >> Air and Water Pollution Control MSc: First- or second-class Honours degree, Contact two supervisors to help you publish your first >> People, Organisations and Technology or equivalent in engineering. Brian Dickson paper and provide opportunities to attend PgDip: Normally a first degree, but other t: +44 (0)141 553 4131 and present at international conferences. Consult individual course entries for further applicants will be considered. e: [email protected] The Faculty’s multimillion pound research examples. portfolio and the most recent Research Funding Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) confirmed Business and Management Classes Funded studentships may be available for Strathclyde as achieving the highest (select three) MSc or PgDip candidates. Please contact engineering ‘Research Power’ measure in Faculty Office for information (details left). Scotland and in the top 10 within the UK. Three >> Design Management major interdisciplinary themes bring together >> Project Work and Project Management Careers academic expertise across departments: >> Environmental Impact and Sustainability This course offers graduate engineers 32 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Sustainable Engineering Programme | FACULTY OF engineering | 33
Postgraduate Training Programme in of students from different specialist themes Entry Requirements preceding page; the specialist modules for to produce sustainable solutions for real-life First degree or other qualification equivalent to Chemical Processing may include: industry problems. Site visits, field trips and an Honours degree in a relevant engineering, Sustainable Engineering regular progress reports to industrial partners technology or science discipline. >> Particle and Colloid Engineering are an integral part of the process and you will Entry may be possible with other >> Safety Management www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/sustainableengineering develop valued skills in team-working, problem- qualifications provided there is evidence >> Process Design solving, report-writing and presentation. of relevant experience, and of the capacity >> Modelling and Simulation Successful completion of seven for postgraduate study. >> Advanced Separations MSc/PgDip/PgCert instructional modules and a group project A limited number of competitive (Membrane Technologies) This flexible, multidisciplinary programme leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. Engineering and Physical Sciences >> Advanced Process Control combines study in specialist, advanced Research Council studentships are >> Air Pollution Control engineering technologies underpinned Individual Project Assignment available to UK and EU students. >> Water Pollution Control with training in sustainability. Sustainable MSc students undertake an individual >> Emerging Technologies engineering involves the responsible use project which allows you to study a selected Careers of energy and resources at a rate and in a topic in depth and submit a thesis. There Sustainability is increasingly important as Contact manner which does not compromise the is also substantial industry input at this business and industry acknowledge the need Brian Dickson environment, or the ability of future generations stage in the form of project ideas that to account for the social and environmental t: +44 (0)141 553 4131 to meet their own needs. Examples include bring engineering graduates and business impact of their activities. Employers place e: [email protected] better and more effective renewable energy representatives together. a high value on job candidates whose sources, reduced energy loss in buildings, Successful completion of seven expertise in their chosen field is underpinned new energy-efficient production processes, instructional modules, a group project and an by a comprehensive understanding of Computer Aided improved product life-cycle assessment individual project leads to the award of an MSc. sustainable approaches and practices. Engineering Design procedures, and more effective transportation This programme facilitates access This course aims to produce a new systems and urban planning instruments. Course Duration to and networking with industry generation of product design engineers who The course examines such concepts MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months representatives from across the spectrum combine sustainable engineering expertise through specialist and generic taught part-time (minimum) of small- and medium-sized businesses with the confidence to work with, develop modules and industry-relevant projects. PgCert/PgDip: 9 months full-time; to large corporations.Graduates have and manage knowledge-based computer- With input from industry and a range of 18 months part-time gone on to work for ScottishPower, Shell, aided engineering systems (CAED) to Engineering departments, the course is a ExxonMobil, BAE Systems and Accenture, support engineering design. cross-disciplinary collaboration relevant to among many others. You gain a thorough understanding of students seeking careers in industry and the methods, techniques and tools used to industry staff seeking to further their Contact in computer-supported product design professional development. Programme Structure Engineering Faculty Office and development, enabling you to make Dr Stephen Thomson t: +44 (0)141 548 2749 significant contributions to wealth generation SPECIALIST THEMES Resource Strategist, e: [email protected] by developing better products in a shorter The programme has been developed with Step One: Select Your Specialist Theme Laing O’Rourke time at a lower cost. These skills can be industrial input to provide you with a solid >> Chemical Processing >> Marine Technology applied to and practised in industry-based understanding of modern, sustainable >> Computer Aided Engineering Design >> Offshore Renewable Energy design projects offered on the course. engineering. You can achieve an MSc, PgDip >> Engineering Design >> Renewable Energy Systems SPECIALIST THEMES The course will appeal to graduates or PgCert in one of the specialist themes >> Integrated Product Development and the Environment with career interests in the application, >> Management of Competitive Manufacturing >> Technology Management listed in the table to the right and described Chemical Processing development, research and management on the following pages. There are four good reasons This course is open to full- and part-time of CAED systems. This includes graduates students wishing to take up careers in and engineers from small- and medium- Course Structure Step Two: Select Three Generic Modules for getting involved with industry and to industrial staff seeking sized enterprises, consultancies, large The course consists of three related >> Design Management >> Information Management student projects: kudos, new continuing professional development. It is manufacturing companies, college lecturers, components: instructional modules; group >> Environmental Impact and Sustainability >> Project Management particularly relevant to those interested in and designers educated in an engineering project; and individual project. >> Financial Engineering >> Quantitative Risk Analysis innovations, new angles and studying chemical engineering within or computer science discipline who wish a framework of sustainable practice. to enhance their professional ability, enter Generic Modules gems of ideas which come from Our chemical engineering specialists computer-aided support for engineering You will take three generic modules Step Three: Complete Your Group Project the different perspectives of are at the forefront of emerging technologies design in engineering industries, or improve which meet employers’ requirements for Step Four: Complete Your Individual Project such as alternative fuels, nano-materials general IT skills. comprehensive engineering skills and international and home students for use in advanced chemical reactors and satisfy key requirements to attain Chartered working together with fresh separation processes. Chemical engineering Curriculum Engineer status. Teaching Structure at Strathclyde receives consistently high You undertake an integrated programme minds to challenge industrial student satisfaction ratings for teaching of both generic and specialist taught Specialist Modules Sept-Dec Jan-April April-Sept assumptions. Students gain quality and the Department is among the modules along with industry-relevant You also take a number of modules (two for best in the UK, with staff experienced in key projects. The generic modules are detailed the Postgraduate Certificate award, four for >> Individual Project a sense of realism from areas such as environmental protection, on the preceding page; the specialist >> Specialist Modules the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc) relevant to process design, safety and advanced modules for Computer Aided Engineering >> Generic Modules working with industry and are your selected specialist theme. Successful >> Field Trips/Workshops chemical processes. Design are: completion of five instructional modules leads encouraged to both ‘think like an to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate. academic and an accountant’. Curriculum >> CAED Systems >> Group Project You undertake an integrated programme of >> Product Modelling and Visualisation Group Project Work >> Sustainable Engineering both generic and specialist taught modules >> Systems Integration The second semester allows you to apply your Annual Conference along with industry-relevant projects. learning by working within a group The generic modules are detailed on the plus one optional module from the following: 34 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Sustainable Engineering Programme | FACULTY OF engineering | 35
>> CAED Software Systems Design projects. The generic modules are detailed Graduates with an understanding of IPD along with industry-relevant projects. The >> Product Design Techniques on pg 32; the specialist modules for can help reduce time to market, improve the generic modules are detailed on pg 32; Fact File: renewable energy >> Knowledge Engineering and Engineering Design are: quality of a product, save costs, and provide the specialist modules in Management of Management for Engineers process improvement. Competitive Manufacturing are: >> Modelling of Manufacturing and >> Design Methods IPD is relevant to all types of product Business Systems >> Product Design Techniques development organisations, including small- >> Logistics and medium-sized enterprises, consultancies, >> Manufacturing and Business Strategy Contact plus one optional module from the following: large manufacturing companies and design t: +44 (0)141 548 2091 offices. It enhances the professional ability of plus two optional modules from the following: e: [email protected] >> CAED Systems graduates and engineers from mechanical, >> Knowledge Engineering and electrical, civil, mechatronic, architectural and >> E-business and Supply Chain Management Management for Engineers chemical disciplines. >> Management of Total Quality and Engineering Design >> Manufacturing Systems Continuous Improvement Engineering design focuses on the >> Product Modelling and Visualisation Curriculum >> Manufacturing Systems process of designing a product and is of >> Risk Management of Projects You undertake an integrated programme >> Modelling of Manufacturing and central importance to all types of product of both generic and specialist taught Business Systems development organisations, including small Contact modules along with industry-relevant >> People, Organisations and Technology and medium-sized enterprises, design t: +44 (0)141 548 2091 projects. The generic modules are detailed consultancies and large manufacturing e: [email protected] on pg 32; the specialist modules in Contact organisations. Integrated Product Development are: t: +44 (0)141 548 2091 This course gives graduates a thorough e: [email protected] grounding in the use of product design Integrated Product Development >> Design Methods methods and techniques which can help Integrated Product Development (IPD) focuses >> Systems Integration A team of renewable energy experts led by Cameron companies produce products with improved on the effective integration of all ‘process- >> Manufacturing and Business Strategy Marine Technology functionality, performance, quality and ease centred’ aspects of product development, from The structure of this course allows you to Johnstone at the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s of manufacture at lower cost. the identification of a need to the conception, plus one optional module from the following: specialise in any one of the wide range of Energy Systems Research Unit has developed a new The course enhances the professional realisation, operation and disposal of the subject areas within the diverse discipline and creative abilities of graduates from a product. This course emphasises IPD within >> CAED Systems of Marine Technology. The course is generation of marine turbines that could harness energy from variety of ‘design-centred’ disciplines, from a business environment and provides an >> Logistics designed for experienced or newly-qualified the sea even in the very deepest waters. mechanical, mechatronic and electrical insight into the effective use of supporting >> People, Organisations and Technology engineers in Naval Architecture, Marine functions to IT. software technologies. >> Risk Management of Projects Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil The turbine’s innovative design enables it to be placed in the Graduates gain a thorough grounding in Engineering or other related disciplines. Curriculum the use and integration of design methods, Contact This course will prepare you for depths of the sea where the current is strongest, allowing You undertake an integrated programme processes and technology for careers t: +44 (0)141 548 2091 a wide range of challenging and rewarding engineers to reap the full benefits of the sea’s natural resources. of both generic and specialist taught in developing, managing, leading and e: [email protected] positions in the marine and related modules along with industry-relevant researching design projects in engineering. industries, including design and construction Unlike conventional turbines, the Strathclyde machine has two of all types of marine vehicles; project rotors, turning in opposite directions, which make it very stable Management of Competitive management, systems design; safety Manufacturing management; support services; classification and removes the need for expensive, fixed foundations. This course is aimed at graduates wishing to societies and consultancy services. broaden their expertise, for example those Facilities available include a small Unlike conventional turbines, the Strathclyde machine has two with a technological first degree, or who wish hydrodynamics laboratory, custom-built rotors, turning in opposite directions, which make it very stable to work within the manufacturing industry. research areas and a major hydrodynamics You will gain an in-depth understanding of laboratory facility and racing yacht offsite. and removes the need for expensive, fixed foundations. Instead, the strategic, tactical and operational issues The University is unrivalled in Europe for it can be connected to the sea bed by a cable that moves with related to manufacturing industries worldwide. its teaching and research expertise in naval On completion, you will be equipped architecture and related disciplines. the flow of the tide, much like a kite flying on a windy day. with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, techniques and tools to allow you to contribute Curriculum to the competitiveness of manufacturing You undertake an integrated programme organisations as well as certain types of of both generic and specialist taught modules a relevant subject and present findings course will be expected to play a significant service organisations. along with industry-relevant projects. The to an industrial panel. role in exploiting this crucial resource. The course starts off with a focus on generic modules are detailed on pg 32; the The course is designed for the wider strategic and global issues facing specialist modules in Marine Technology are: Contact experienced or newly-qualified engineers manufacturing organisations and then moves Professor Shan Huang in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, on to examine the use and application >> Risers and Mooring Lines t: +44 (0)141 548 3308 Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, of enabling technologies that facilitate >> Advanced Marine Structures e: [email protected] Electrical Engineering or other related competitiveness and sustainability, followed >> Waterborne Transportation Systems disciplines. by a focus on operational areas. Throughout, >> Aero-Hydrodynamics of High Speed Craft there is an emphasis on integration, >> Computational Free Surface Offshore Renewable Energy Curriculum enhanced by group assignments, team Hydrodynamics Global warming and environmental You undertake an integrated programme of projects, industrial visits and case studies. >> Maritime Safety and Risk protection are the biggest challenges both generic and specialist taught modules >> Modelling and Optimisation in Design facing the human race. Sustainable along with industry-relevant projects. The Curriculum engineering solutions are increasingly generic modules are detailed on pg 32; the You undertake an integrated programme of During the first two semesters, you will important, particularly the search for offshore specialist modules in Offshore Renewable both generic and specialist taught modules work in a team to tackle projects on renewable energy sources. 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>> Energy Resources and Policy generic modules are detailed on pg 32; the plus two optional modules from Department of >> Electrical Power Systems specialist modules for Renewable Energy the following: >> Marine Renewable Energy Systems Systems and the Environment are: >> Finite Element Analysis >> Risk Management of Projects Architecture of Floating Structures >> Energy Resources and Policy >> Logistics >> Energy Systems Analysis >> Knowledge Engineering and www.strath.ac.uk/architecture Contact >> Electrical Power Systems Management for Engineers Professor Shan Huang >> Energy Modelling and Monitoring >> Modelling of Manufacturing and The Department of Architecture – one of the t: +44 (0)141 548 3308 Business Systems first Schools of Architecture in the UK – has e: [email protected] Your group project will focus on the evolution >> Management of Total Quality and a vibrant postgraduate community and an of an energy system from inception to Continued Improvement undergraduate population of over 300. Staff completion, including an assessment of cost >> Management and Finance specialise in a variety of disciplines and Renewable Energy Systems effectiveness and environmental impact. together with visiting staff provide a wide and the Environment Contact range of academic and professional expertise. Aimed at graduates with an engineering, Contact t: +44 (0)141 548 2091 Described by the Royal Institution technology or science background, the Christina Rossi e: [email protected] of British Architects (RIBA) as having a course responds to the growing awareness t: +44 (0)141 548 2846 research portfolio of outstanding range that quality of life must be balanced by the e: [email protected] and quality, the Department has achieved need for conservation of world resources, high gradings in successive Research especially energy, and the protection of the Assessment Exercises (RAEs), with environment. Focusing on the design and Technology Management 40% of our research at 4* and 3* levels, operation of the energy systems that provide The course is aimed at early/mid-career putting Strathclyde in the top three or four the environments in which people live and managers in industry and/or technologists architecture schools in the UK. work, the course produces professionals who seeking to explore the role of technology There is a clear identity for the understand this balance and who seek to in company competitiveness. The course Department’s research activities within four harness energy resources in a sustainable gives technologists a view of the role of broad research groupings, described below. and environmentally-friendly manner. technology in company strategy and the These groups allow the diversity of students’ impacts (including carbon reduction, waste You will be introduced to the different contribution of technology management interests to be focused within a Departmental minimisation and reducing pollution), and energy resources (conventional, nuclear to competitiveness. It emphasises the research strategy aimed at enhancing promoting energy and resource efficiencies and renewable) and the systems which can relevance and usefulness of its content architectural knowledge, while having a in an attempt to improve quality of life for all. be employed to harness these resources. and uses examples from local and transformative impact on the built environment The group operates clusters within which staff This enables you to have a good technical global companies. A special feature is and contemporary architectural culture. and postgraduate research students focus on understanding of the different energy a comparison of strategic technology design, technology and sustainability aligned technologies and to learn about the impact management in various centres. RESEARCH with the University’s research strategy. of energy on the environment and how We receive research funding from the that impact can be reduced. Working Curriculum Engineering and Physical Sciences Cultural Studies – Within the context of with students from other sustainable You undertake an integrated programme of Research Council (EPSRC), the Economic an architecture department and through engineering courses, you will develop the both generic and specialist taught modules and Social Research Council (ESRC), the teaching and research, Cultural Studies multidisciplinary industrially-relevant skills along with industry-relevant projects. Arts and Humanities Research Council aims to embrace differing definitions of necessary in the energy sector. The generic modules are detailed on pg (AHRC), government, the EU, industry and culture, at the core of which lies the history 32; the specialist modules in Technology the construction professions. and theory of buildings and cites. The Curriculum Management are: Research in the Department offers group explores how and why buildings and the discussion on the city and city region You undertake an integrated programme of a laboratory for informing education, cities are produced and used, how they are and evolve theories, programmes and both generic and specialist taught modules >> People, Organisations and Technology research and knowledge exchange in the represented and the meanings we attach to design frameworks for sustainable urban along with industry-relevant projects. The >> Strategic Technology Management fields of Architecture and Urban Design them and explores the relationships between development, living and form. The USDU through collaborations within the Faculty architecture and fields as diverse as music, is actively involved in research on the city of Engineering, across the University, and painting, literature, politics, economics, and its origin, its development, form and did you knoW? by engagement with practice and links with critical theory, media and visual culture. structure and its impact on people and the specialists both inside and outside environment. Members of this group come the University. Design Research Unit (Practice) is the from different nationalities, adding to an in- Y S ince 2000, there have been Research falls within four broad areas: Department’s design research group which depth knowledge of local circumstances, an over 500 graduates from the Architectural Design, Urban Design, works on live projects and offers advice and invaluable network of experiences that make Sustainable Engineering Sustainability and Technology, and Cultural consultation as well as design guidance. research, teaching and consultancy vibrant Studies. Within these identified areas of The Unit encourages critical debate and the and international. programme. expertise, the Department of Architecture testing of new ideas, taking them from the is home to the following specialist studio to architectural practice and industry. RESEARCH DEGREES Y S ustainable Engineering research groups: It is committed to sharing the lessons learnt MPhil; PhD; MRes students can take advantage of from research and development in order to ABACUS (advancing buildings and inform positive change in the architectural Contact ‘Succeeding for the Workplace concepts underpinning sustainability) design process. Research Support – Careers Workshops’ and the The group focuses on the application of t: +44 (0)141 548 3021 Sustainable Engineering Annual technology to help deliver a more sustainable Urban Design Studies Unit (UDSU) e: [email protected] Conference to develop their built environment in response to government, The Unit focuses on issues of the city, its industry and society needs. Research is history and morphology and approaches Postgraduate Research Secretary industrial networks. closely linked with international and national and strategies to its rehabilitation, renewal t: +44 (0)141 548 3021 targets for reducing social and environmental and restructuring. Its mission is to advance e: [email protected] 38 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Department of Architecture | FACULTY OF engineering | 39
TAUGHT COURSES completed at least four years of full-time Course Duration Entry Requirements Apply online: architectural study. MSc: 12 months full-time A good degree in Architecture or a related Mouzhan Majidi www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate PgDip: 9 months full-time discipline or equivalent professional Chief Executive of Foster + Partners Course Duration qualifications. Applicants may also be Advanced Architectural Design MArch: 12 months full-time Entry Requirements accepted with significant and relevant Advanced Architectural Studies PgDip: 9 months full-time First- or second-class Honours degree, work experience and if they can satisfy the Building Design and Management for or equivalent and also a design studio Course Director that they have the ability to sustainability Entry Requirements portfolio to the satisfaction of the Course undertake postgraduate training. Digital Creativity (with the Department First- or upper second-class Honours Director or Head of School. of Design, Manufacture and Engineering degree, or equivalent, in Architectural management, see pg 58) Studies, and also a design studio portfolio Urban Design Lean Design and Practice Management to the satisfaction of the Course Director or Lean Design Practice MSc/PgDip/PgCert Urban Design Head of School. Students with a three-year and Management Honours degree must register for the two- PgCert This course is designed for both Contact year PgDip in Architectural Studies in order practitioners and students to enhance [email protected] to qualify for RIBA Part 2 exemption. This course has been designed to meet the understanding of the city as a complex the needs of architecture professionals, and dynamic system and to advance the Mouzhan Majidi studied Architecture to help prepare students for successful skills of practical urban design. While the at Strathclyde in the 1980s. He is Building Design and Management Advanced Architectural Studies careers in design management and it focus is on physical planning and the currently Chief Executive of Foster + for Sustainability MSc/PgDip reflects one of the research strengths of design of urban spaces and buildings, Partners, one of the world’s largest MRes the Department of Architecture. The course the various influencing factors are also and most respected architecture This one-year course offers students a explores the processes and techniques carefully considered. The major topic is the practices. He joined the company This research degree is aimed at recent practice and help them work towards more unique opportunity to broaden and deepen developed in lean thinking and how to European metropolis, or city region, within straight from university, working on graduates who may be interested in pursuing effective and efficient career development. their architectural education unencumbered apply these to the process of design and the context of globalisation. the Stansted Airport Terminal project research in this area (perhaps moving on by professional examinations. It provides an practice management. Student learning and then on two competition-winning to doctoral studies), as well as early to mid- open and creative learning environment that is framed around the RIBA Plan of Work, Course Structure schemes for the Cambridge Law career building and urban design-related Advanced Architectural Design embraces historical, theoretical and practical which remains the defining way an Architect The course is delivered through studio Faculty building and Fréjus School professionals who are seeking a competitive MArch/PgDip work. This course is not prescribed by the carries out the sequential service to clients. work, lectures and seminars. The studio in France. He subsequently moved edge in the workplace and the opportunity ARB and RIBA Part 2 Course ARB nor validated by RIBA. involves work on the urban design of a to Hong Kong to direct the design to bring strategic sustainable design and Course Structure complex urban area, including the levels of Hong Kong International Airport management thinking into their own modes The PgDip in Advanced Architectural Course Structure The programme is credit-based and modular in of the entire city, the neighbourhood and at Chek Lap Kok before returning to of practice. Design represents the final stage of The course comprises a core curriculum, design. The certificate requires the successful the individual public space defined by London to lead the design team for The course involves advanced academic architectural education en optional classes and a student-led thesis, completion of the following five modules: urban architecture. The Department and the new Wembley Stadium. knowledge of social, environmental and route to Part 2 professional qualification. project or dissertation where you have the course have an established partnership economic sustainability relating to the built Subject to approval by the Course Director, the opportunity to specialise in one of the >> Inception and Briefing with Glasgow City Council which enriches environment, principles of lean design, satisfactory completion of all diploma work, Department’s renowned research areas >> Feasibility its programme with challenges and realism. construction and project management, and and presentation of a clear and ambitious such as architectural computing, urbanism, >> Lean Design and Construction Lectures and seminars, delivered as discusses current design, management and programme of work, students may extend history and theory, and sustainability. Management 1 compulsory and optional taught classes, practice methods. their study for an additional three months in Modules are supported by a lecture >> Lean Procurement normally run over two and a half days Like most of my senior order to convert their Diploma into an MArch. series at which notable architects and >> Lean Design and Construction to allow for flexible booking by CPD colleagues I joined the office as Curriculum commentators set out the boundaries of the Management 2 and part-time students, and cover the Compulsory Classes Curriculum social, political, economic and architectural following topics, relevant to the studio’s a new graduate, straight from >> Ecology, Sustainability and the Built The course covers current theoretical environment. Each part of the course Course Duration design project: Strathclyde. I was struck by how Environment approaches to urban issues and architectural is designed to provide an opportunity Six months full-time; 21 months part-time >> Environmental Impact and Sustainability design. You will: to develop projects related to your own close the two places were in >> Inception and Briefing interests at the frontier of architectural spirit. Our studio is a very busy >> Lean Design and Construction 1 >> develop formal and technical debate. Studies are seminar, lecture and environment where everything >> Lean Design and Construction 2 architectural ability project-based and demand a high level of >> MRes Group Project >> undertake a comprehensive urban and/ academic and design ability. happens, from formal meetings >> MRes Dissertation or architectural design project to model making and design >> demonstrate awareness of management Curriculum Course Duration procedures relevant to design practice The core curriculum comprises: work to ‘crits’. It’s very much a 12 months full-time; 36 months part-time >> carry out a detailed examination of an creative hub and the same was issue or issues of particular architectural >> design studio modules from the studio Entry Requirements and/or urban significance options available in Year 5 of the MArch true at Strathclyde. As students Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant course we worked in the studio all architecture, engineering, technology, or The course comprises studio design >> two lectures series, Mapping Architecture science discipline. Entry may be possible work, lectures, special projects and 1 and 2, introducing a wide range of day – sometimes at night too – with other qualifications provided there is workshops. Classes include urban history contemporary ideas about the built because it was a great working evidence of relevant experience and of the and theory, mapping architecture, digital environment capacity of postgraduate study. media, sustainability and environmental > field trip (in recent years to Berlin, London, environment. With that great assessment and landscape design. Amsterdam, Florence and Marseille) communication came a strong Careers Studies are predominantly project-based >> special projects introducing contextual ideas feeling of community. The course will enhance postgraduates’ and demand a high level of design ability. in fields such as Computing, Urbanism, Art, preparations for their future careers, The course carries ARB/RIBA Part 2 Engineering and Anthropology whether this is in research, industry or Exemption for students who have already >> taught course in Professional Studies 40 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Department of Bioengineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 41
>> typology and architecture Entry Requirements Department of >> economics and real estate An Honours degree, or equivalent, in >> politics and policy a discipline related to the built environment >> building laws and design codes and the city (eg architecture, planning, Bioengineering >> transportation and infrastructure engineering, landscape architecture, >> landscape and recreation sociology, history). Candidates with www.strath.ac.uk/bioeng >> history and theory alternative professional experience may >> implementation methods and also be considered. Bioengineering takes a multidisciplinary Research Profile original disciplines and expertise range from management approach to solving problems in medicine The Department is an international centre of cell biology to mechanical engineering. The >> representation and visual communication Funding and biology, based on the application of excellence for postgraduate research which synergy produced by such staff diversity is Scholarships are offered on a competitive advances in science, engineering and is directed at applying the methods and crucial to the teaching and research success Course Duration basis to well-qualified UK/ EU graduates. technology. A major focus is to improve ideas of engineering and the physical and of the Unit. There is a fluctuating number of MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time See www.strath.ac.uk/cta for details. the quality of life of people with medical biological sciences in medicine and surgery. research assistants and research fellows PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time conditions that restrict independent living and There is particular emphasis on clinically- supported on external grants. PgCert: 5 months full-time, 9 months part-time integration within the community. related research, ranging from basic Postgraduate education includes Bioengineering operates at the interface investigations to direct clinical applications. instructional MSc and research degrees of between engineering, medicine, and the Academic and academic-related staff, one year (MPhil, MRes), three years (PhD), life and physical sciences. This Department including five Professors, are supported and four years (EngD) duration. is a key centre for the development of by visiting and honorary staff from industry and External research is supported by multidisciplinary research projects in health care. The multidisciplinary expertise of funding from the Research Councils, biomedical engineering. The last Research staff underpins teaching and research; their the Scottish Government, charities and Julie Pierce Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) reconfirmed PgDip Advanced Architectural Design the Department’s reputation for world-class research, encompassing early career researchers through to established staff. Sixty research Fact File percent of research-active staff are rated at 4* and 3* (world- and internationally-leading). The Department has developed The PgDip at Strathclyde was a rich translational research environment an exciting experience that which enables new talent to thrive and offers opportunities to develop innovative prepared me well for my career research programmes that will be supported as an Architect. Teaching through our established clinical and industrial multidisciplinary networks. This approach staff, tutors and students work provides Bioengineering with the capability to together to create a close- continue to prosper in a rapidly evolving and competitive research landscape where world- knit atmosphere that is not class research in health care can flourish. dissimilar to a working studio, The work of our research groups is where ideas are shared and underpinned by facilities and expertise in the enabling technologies of sensors and expressed openly in a dynamic transducers, signal and image acquisition and vibrant environment. There and analysis, materials testing and development, and design. are frequent visits from external consultants throughout the design process, who assist in making students’ ideas come to life. The Department hosts the following;
>> Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) There was also the opportunity to attend lectures and workshops, in Medical Devices which are held in the department throughout the year. These >> The Strathclyde Institute of Medical introduced us to a variety of styles and periods of architecture Devices (SIMD) Professor Phil Rowe of the Department of Bioengineering is and helped to enrich ideas and set precedents for designs. The Department is also a major partner in the following collaborative ventures: the lead researcher in a £1.5 million project that could aid the The social life was also great, largely due to the fact that we rehabilitation of stroke victims and the diagnosis of complex >> HealthQWest were encouraged to work in teams throughout the course and >> Health Technologies Knowledge health issues, and improve the health and wellbeing of older frequently went on site visits both locally and abroad, where team- Transfer Network >> Research Academy of Bioactive people. This major research initiative will convert powerful building was high on the agenda. Molecules and Materials biomechanical data into simple, computer-generated animations >> The Glasgow Health Technology All of this made my experience at Strathclyde an unforgettable Cooperative enabling healthcare professionals to show patients information one, teaching me independence and many skills that about their movement that was previously only available in graph I now use everyday. or table form. 42 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Department of bioengineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 43
commerce and industry within the UK, EU for courses of study which lead to the Contact from different scientific disciplines with and internationally in countries such as the MPhil, MRes and PhD postgraduate Professor Helen Grant expertise on a wide range of topics including US and Japan. research degrees. t: +44 (0)141 548 3438 drug delivery and bioimaging, cell and tissue e: [email protected] engineering and microdevices, and many Research Groups Course Duration involve interaction with clinical groups or There are three major research groups: MPhil/MRes: 12 months full-time; companies in the medical industries sector. 21 months part-time Medical Devices Rehabilitation Engineering PhD: three years full-time; EngD Course Duration Rehabilitation Engineering is the application 55 months part-time Four years full-time of scientific and engineering principles to EngD: four years full-time The Doctor of Engineering (EngD) in research which is related to the musculo- Medical Devices is a higher degree Entry Requirements skeletal system. Within Rehabilitation Entry Requirements providing engineers and physical scientists First- or upper second-class Honours Engineering there are three main areas MPhil/PhD: Normally an Honours degree with full research training at the life sciences degree, or equivalent, in engineering of research: but those with other qualifications, eg interface (LSI) that is relevant to medical or physical sciences. unclassified medical and paramedical devices and related technologies. The >> Biomechanics degrees, may also be admitted. course is delivered by staff of the EPSRC- Funding >> Prosthetics and Orthotics MRes/EngD: See following course entries. funded Medical Devices Doctoral Training A number of studentships are available >> Motor Control and Neuroprosthetics Centre (DTC). With colleagues from via an EPSRC training package. Engineering, the Life Sciences and Physical Medical Diagnostic Devices Biomedical Engineering Sciences, and with input from clinical Careers and Instrumentation MRes advisers from the NHS and elsewhere, Graduates find employment in academic, Within Medical Diagnostic Devices and the DTC offers a world class research and medical devices research or in industry. Instrumentation we are concentrating on This conversion course is offered to training programme for some of the best a portfolio of projects that allow minimally graduates with an interest in developing a graduate students in the UK. Contact invasive patient monitoring or rapid POC research career in an academic, industrial Carol McInnes diagnosis. In many projects these are being or clinical setting. It introduces biomedical Curriculum t: +44 (0)141 548 3781 coupled to new approaches in interventions engineering and provides extensive training In addition to compulsory classes, students e: [email protected] or therapy. The main areas of research are: in research methodology and practice. choose from a series of elective modules in Year 1, and undertake a short individual >> Minimally-invasive Diagnostics Curriculum research project working in the laboratory Medical Technology >> Sensors for Cell and Tissue Engineering/ This credit-based modular degree and research group of their choice. On MRes Implanted Devices comprises assessed instructional modules completion of these modules students (online learning) >> Point of Care (POC) Patient Monitors and project work. progress to project work on a full-time basis. The programme includes a Strathclyde The course provides full training in Cell, Tissue and Organ Engineering COMPULSORY CLASSES Postgraduate Enterprise course which research for those involved in the medical Within Cell, Tissue and Organ Engineering >> Engineering Science OR Medical Science enables students to explore issues in technology sector. It equips students there are four main areas of research: >> Bioengineering and Health Care technology transfer, spin-out companies and with the basic knowledge and training >> Research Methodology fundraising. Participation in industry days in medical technology research and will >> Cellular Interactions with Material/ and events in Medical Devices in the UK is enable them to apply this knowledge in Chemicals ADVANCED Class Options also a feature of the course. their own research project. The research >> Cell/Tissue Engineering (minimum of one) project is undertaken in the workplace >> Hybrid Artificial Organs >> Biomedical Electronics Compulsory Classes with full supervision from University staff, ADVANCED CLASS OPTIONS >> Modelling of Artifical Organs >> Materials and their Biomedical Application >> Medical Science supported by local supervisors. (choose minimum of two) >> Medical Device Technology for Organ >> Research Methodology This course is ideal for clinicians, >> Orthopaedic and Cardiovascular Research Degrees Replacement >> Bioengineering and Healthcare scientists and engineers involved in the Device Technology Apply online at: http://pgr.strath.ac.uk >> Biomechanics >> Bioinformatics application, design and manufacture >> Biomaterials and their Applications MRes; MPhil; PhD; EngD >> Advanced Molecular Technology of medical technology, these include: >> Artificial Organ Technologies Project >> Introductory Pharmacology medical doctors, surgeons, nurses, other >> Diagnostic Instrumentation Candidates with qualifications in Students also undertake a research/ professionals allied to medicine, life engineering, science, medicine and development project, chosen from a pool Elective Classes scientists, design and product engineers. Course Duration paramedical subjects are considered of relevant industrial or clinical projects, >> Biomechanics OR Medical Device 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time and submit a thesis. Technology for Organ Replacement Curriculum >> Materials and their Biomedical This credit-based modular degree Start date Taught Courses Course Duration Application OR Biomedical Electronics comprises assessed instructional modules Open Apply online: did you knoW? 12 months full-time >> Assessment of Biomedical Materials OR and project work. The course is available by www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Prosthetics and Orthotics distance learning with web-based delivery Entry Requirements Sixty per cent of Bioengineering Entry Requirements >> Biomedical Instrumentation OR of the instructional modules. Instructional First- or second-class Honours degree, Bioengineering researchers were rated First- or second-class Honours degree, or Orthopaedic and Cardiovascular Devices classes are selected from the following or equivalent, in engineering, science, Medical Devices equivalent, in engineering, physical science, >> Clinical Biochemistry OR Case Studies compulsory classes and advanced study medicine or a profession allied to medicine. as ‘world-leading’ or life science, medicine, or a profession allied in Medical Devices class options: Where possible, prospective students will ‘internationally excellent’ to medicine. be invited for interview. Bioengineering in the latest comprehensive Individual Doctoral Research Project COMPULSORY CLASSES MSc/PgDip/PgCert Funding (Years 2–4) >> Case Studies in Medical Technology Contact rating of research, the Research Some funding may be available. A key feature of DTC research projects or Elements of Medical Science Professor Terry Gourlay This credit-based modular conversion Assessment Exercise 2008. Please contact the Department for is their interdisciplinary nature: each >> Research Methodology in Healthcare t: +44 (0)141 548 2005 course is designed to provide students with latest details. project is co-supervised by academic staff >> Project e: [email protected] a broad training in bioengineering, a field 44 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 Department of Chemical and Process Engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 45
of expertise bringing together engineering, Funding Department of medicine and the life and physical sciences. Some funded studentships may be available Richard Boyle It is accredited by the Institute of Physics for MSc or PgDip candidates. Please contact EngD in Medical Devices (2004-2008) and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). An the Department for details. Chemical and Process Engineering IPEM-accredited MSc is normally required for those wishing to pursue careers as Clinical Contact www.strath.ac.uk/chemeng Scientists in the National Health Service. Professor Helen Grant t: +44 (0)141 548 3438 The Department has an excellent reputation Curriculum e: [email protected] for its research output, its close links with All students take instructional classes in industry and for its innovative approach to the first two semesters; MSc students developing undergraduate and postgraduate then complete a research or development Medical Devices courses for industry-based students. project reported by a thesis. You also have MSc/PgDip/PgCert There are excellent computing facilities the opportunity to visit local clinical centres based on access to the high-performance and attend research seminars presented by Delivered by staff of the Doctoral computing cluster shared within the Faculty visiting experts from the UK and overseas. Training Centre (DTC) in Medical Devices of Engineering. Purpose-built, state-of-the-art this course provides engineers and research laboratories are fully equipped to Compulsory Classes physical scientists with knowledge and provide a first-rate working environment and >> Engineering Science OR Medical Science understanding of the medical devices used excellent research facilities. We will also have >> Bioengineering and Health Care in diagnosis and treatment of patients, I chose to study at Strathclyde access to Faculty’s new £3 million Advanced >> Biomedical Electronics to enable them to pursue a career in the because of its excellent reputation Materials Lab. The Department is justifiably >> Biomedical Instrumentation Medical Device industry. for Engineering. I enjoyed working proud of its close liaison with industry, >> Anatomy and Physiology (for students through company sponsors of our award- taking Engineering Science but who do Curriculum on a multidisciplinary project winning distance learning programmes and not have the prerequisite background in Participants take compulsory and and also the variety of interesting a number of KTP projects (Knowledge Anatomy and Physiology) advanced class options offered by DTC subjects that are available, such Transfer Partnership), both of which ensure >> Research Methodology staff, followed by a short research project that our research is industrially relevant. With carried out under the supervision of as Biomedical Science, Neural extensive facilities for testing and analysis, ADVANCED Class Options academic staff, often in collaboration Networks and Electronics. the Department has the knowledge and (minimum of six) with clinical groups or with industry. There are also classes in areas capability to produce a variety of new >> Materials and their Biomedical Application materials for a wide range of applications. >> Polymer membranes The Department has a comprehensive suite >> Medical Device Technology for Course Duration including Accounting, Business >> Molecular modeling of experimental facilities which includes: Organ Replacement One year full-time or part-time Management and Technology Research Areas >> Biomechanics Commercialisation. I had great The Department of Chemical and Process Biomolecular Engineering >> Thermogravimetric analysis >> Biosignal Processing and Analysis Entry Requirements Engineering is a centre of research Key areas of research include bioanalytical >> Differential scanning calorimetry >> Assessment of Biomedical Materials First- or upper second-class Honours opportunities to learn from excellence in nanoscale science and technologies, biotherapeutics engineering, >> High-pressure DSC >> Prosthetics and Orthotics degree, or equivalent, in engineering technical experts and medics, engineering, specialising in Nanostructured protein aggregation and assembly. Specific >> Temperature programmed desorption >> Orthopaedic and Cardiovascular Devices or physical science. and also to gain invaluable Materials, Biomolecular Engineering and research areas include: and mass spec >> Biomedical Engineering Case Studies Low Carbon Technology. These themes >> Spectrophotometer Funding commercial experience. are interdisciplinary, involving collaboration >> Protein aggregation >> 3D DLS/SLS Course Duration Funding for scholarships may be available. across several Engineering and Science >> Crystalisation process technology >> UV-vis spectrometer MSc: 12 months full-time; Please contact the Department for details. I am currently carrying out an departments, and are supported by >> Bioprocess analytical technology >> FTIR 24 months part-time Enterprise Fellowship through underpinning strengths in multi-scale >> High pressure processing >> Cavity ring-down spectrometer PgDip: 9 months full-time; Careers The Royal Society of Edinburgh modeling, and optical and adsorption >> Colloidal and soft matter engineering >> Optical microscopy and image analysis 21 months part-time Graduates are expected to find employment measurement. They are recognised as >> Molecular modeling >> Cell test systems in medical devices research or in the and Scottish Enterprise, which is being of key strategic importance at both >> Gas adsorption and gas separation Entry Requirements medical industry. based in the university. Through national and international level in the quest Low Carbon Technology >> Gas chromatography MSc: First- or second-class Honours degree, this, I intend to start up a small to meet the challenges of energy provision, Key areas of research include low carbon >> Facilities for the large-scale production or equivalent, in engineering, physical science, Contact healthcare and nutrition. Research is energy devices, and gas processing. Specific of hollow polymer fibres life science, medicine, or a profession allied to Carol McInnes business based on the Electronic concerned with major issues of chemical, research areas include: >> Membrane bioreactor medicine. Candidates with other qualifications, t: +44 (0)141 548 3781 Stethoscope technology I am energy and life science industries. >> Very high isostatic presses or who may benefit from a longer period of e: [email protected] developing. >> fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors >> High-temperature furnaces study, may take the MSc over 21 months. Nanostructured Materials >> hydrogen storage >> High-pressure viscometer PgDip: Normally a first degree, but other Key areas of research include the >> carbon capture >> Rheometers applicants will be considered. I would thoroughly recommend development, characterisation, measurement Strathclyde as it has provided and modeling of novel nanostructured Research Environment Our research students come from all me with a wealth of technical materials. Specific research areas include: Chemical engineering research is inherently over the world to participate in our active interdisciplinary, focused at recent research programme in a vibrant culture of Scholarship programme knowledge and also given me >> Nanostructured carbon, silicon and developments at the interface of science creativity, scholarship and innovation. During the opportunity to make lifelong framework materials and engineering. The aim is to improve their research study, students have the Bioengineering is pleased to offer 10 scholarships of up to £2,000 for contacts that have been useful not >> Nanomaterials at the bio-interface knowledge transfer between science, opportunity to select credits in specialised international applicants to all our postgraduate taught programmes. The > only for work, but also as friends. > Adsorption fundamentals and engineering and industrial RandD to enable scientific and engineering subjects and scheme is open to all well-qualified overseas students.H ome applicants measurement developments in fundamental sciences, to develop their managerial skills through >> Optical diagnostics of nanostructures such as physics, chemistry and biosciences, interaction with the Department’s highly may apply for PSAS awards, contact Professor Helen Grant (details above). >> Interfacial nanostructures to be translated into rapid developments in successful IGDS (Integrated Graduate >> Nanoparticle engineering engineering of new processes and products. Development) programme. 46 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING | FACULTY OF engineering | 47
A number of studentships are available for Curriculum a range of engineering, technology well-qualified applicants, including Faculty The MSc requires 12 taught modules and Fact File and science disciplines (eg mechanical Fact File: RESEARCH Laboratory studentships and training packages funded a work-based project (equivalent to three engineers, control engineers, chemists). It by the Engineering and Physical Sciences modules). The Diploma requires 10 modules uses a strong project-based approach and Research Council. and the Certificate five modules. Each module is relevant to the recruitment needs of a requires a study time of around 120 hours, broad range of employers throughout the Research Degrees inclusive of workshop attendance, over a chemical and process sectors. MPhil; PhD six-month period. You will study the basics of finance, marketing and people management Curriculum Contact alongside the technical disciplines. A typical The MSc requires 10 taught modules Caroline Rashid study programme would include modules in: and a project (equivalent to five modules). t: +44 (0)141 548 2837 The Diploma requires 10 modules and the e: [email protected] >> Management of Technological Innovation Certificate five modules. The key areas >> Laboratory Management of the programme content are weighted >> Intellectual Property Rights as follows: >> Process Design TAUGHT COURSES >> Project Management >> Process Technology 70% (Process Apply online: >> Safety and Loss Prevention Design, Safety Management, Multi- www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate >> Accountancy and Finance phase processing) >> General and Strategic Management >> Management and Business 20% Chemical Processing* >> Manufacturing Technology >> Information Technology 10% Chemical Technology and Management >> IT Strategies Process Engineering and Management For graduates in disciplines other than Process Technology and Management There are also a small number of intensive chemical engineering, foundation or bridging workshops which provide direct contact modules in chemical engineering are * Part of the Faculty’s Sustainable Engineering between tutors and participants and enable available as pre-course reading. A state-of-the-art research laboratory in one of the largest Programme (see pg 33 for details). you to use University laboratory and Candidates wishing to cover the same computing facilities. The Department offers an MSc scope of subjects but be involved in a chemical engineering departments in the UK has a range of Contact for Taught Courses in Chemical Processing which multidisciplinary Sustainable Engineering experimental facilities from light scattering to spectroscopy and [email protected] Course Duration programme should apply for the MSc adsorption measurement. MSc: three years; PgDip: two years; is part of the Postgraduate Chemical Processing (see pg 33). PgCert: one year Training Programme in Chemical Technology Course Duration and Management Entry Requirements Sustainable Engineering (see MSc: one year full-time MSc/PgDip/PgCert Honours degree from a relevant engineering, PgDip: nine months full-time requirements for the Institute of Chemical cover the same scope of subjects on a (part-time distance learning) technology or science discipline. Entry may pg 32-33). This course is of PgCert: six months full-time Engineers. It uses a strong project and full-time basis should apply for the MSc be possible with other qualifications provided particular interest to students work-based approach and operates mainly Process Engineering and Management or This part-time distance learning there is evidence of relevant experience Entry Requirements by distance learning to provide a wide MSc Chemical Processing (see pg 33). programme is based on a partnership and capability of advanced study. seeking careers in industry An Honours degree, or equivalent, in a coverage and to enable delegates between the Department of Chemical and to industrial staff seeking relevant engineering, technology or science to spend the minimum time off-the-job. Course Duration and Process Engineering and the Royal Careers discipline. Entry may be possible with other This programme meets the >> MSc: three years part-time Society of Chemistry (RSC). It will be This course will enable you to enhance continuing professional qualifications provided there is evidence of development needs of graduates from >> PgDip: two years part-time equally attractive to younger graduates your career progression by extending your development. The course is relevant experience and ability to study at an a range of engineering, technology and >> PgCert: one year part-time at an early stage in their careers and to knowledge and understanding in key aspects advanced level. science disciplines (eg chemical engineers, more experienced graduates who wish to of technology, management and business, particularly relevant if you are mechanical engineers, control engineers, Entry Requirements update their technical knowledge and and information technology and to apply this interested in studying Chemical Careers chemists) and is relevant to a broad range Honours degree, or equivalent, in a skills. Students may find the mix expertise to the early benefit of your employer. The continued success of the chemical of type and size of company throughout the relevant engineering, technology or science of technology and management an Engineering within a framework and process industries means there is chemical and process sectors. discipline. Entry may be possible with other attractive and more relevant alternative to of sustainable practice. growing demand for high-calibre graduates qualifications provided there is evidence MBA-type qualifications. Process Engineering who can develop and apply advanced Curriculum of relevant experience and ability to study The course is directed at people and Management Our Chemical Engineering process technologies in a highly competitive The MSc requires eight core and four at an advanced level. working as chemists in RandD, and to MSc/PgDip/PgCert business environment. This programme elective taught modules and a work-based those in manufacturing and business specialists are at the forefront is particularly relevant to graduates in the project (equivalent to three modules). The Careers management roles in the UK and overseas. This modular programme is primarily of emerging technologies early stages of their careers. Diploma requires 10 modules and the The continued success of the chemical and The programme meets the management aimed at engineering students from the Certificate five modules. The key areas of the process industries means there is growing development needs of members of the UK and overseas who wish to develop such as alternative fuels, nano- programme content are weighted as follows: demand for high-calibre graduates who RSC and those working in the chemical, careers in the oil, gas, process and materials for use in advanced Process Technology can develop and apply advanced process pharmaceutical and process industries. chemical industries. The programme and Management >> Process Technology 50% technologies in a highly competitive business The overriding objective is to enable meets accreditation requirements for the chemical reactors and MSc/PgDip/PgCert >> Management and Business 30% environment. This programme is particularly students to perform better in their jobs by Institute of Chemical Engineers. It focuses separations processes. (part-time) >> Information Technology 20% relevant to younger graduates in the early continuing their professional development; on Process Engineering with opportunities stages of their careers, but it is also an the courses are designed not only to impart to develop core multidisciplinary and soft This part-time modular programme is For graduates in disciplines other than excellent option for more experienced relevant technical knowledge, but also the skills expertise from the Faculty’s successful primarily for industry-based students from chemical engineering, foundation or bridging graduates wishing to update their technical management skills necessary to make the generic skills programme. the UK and overseas focusing on Process modules in chemical engineering are available. expertise or who find the mix of technology most of that knowledge. This programme can also meet the Technology/Management and Business/ This programme is only available on and management a more relevant alternative development needs of graduates from IT. The programme meets accreditation a part-time basis. Candidates wishing to to MBA-type qualifications. 48 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & DLCS | FACULTY OF engineering | 49
Department of (SEA), environmental microbiology and international studies. Fact File: AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Both research groups are involved in a Civil Engineering number of international and national research training initiatives. Current examples are the EC-funded Marie Curie Research Training Professor Bob Kalin, overseeing the installation of (including the David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability) PRB (permeable reactive barrier) Network, AMGISS coordinated by the www.strath.ac.uk/civeng Department, ALERT Geomaterials and the Malawi Millennium project. The Department provides the highest quality professional training linking Research Environment the built environment with the natural The Department offers research training environment, combining the strengths in a truly international setting and many of Civil Engineering, Environmental research students benefit directly from links Health and Environmental Studies. with a number of international and national Our multidisciplinary Department has research training initiatives. a large international student population In addition to research training, MPhil and global research profile. and PhD candidates benefit from training in The success rate of graduates from the complementary skills, such as presentation, Department of Civil Engineering at Strathclyde writing and computing. Furthermore, has always been excellent. Many of our research students can attend specialist courses relate to areas where there are skill classes, lectures and training courses across shortages and career prospects remain very the University, as well as Departmental good even in times of economic downturn. Research Seminars. Each student is The Department leads the Joint Research assigned two supervisors for the duration Institute (JRI) in Environmental, Infrastructure of their degree (a PhD takes three years on and Transportation Engineering formed average and MPhil one year). Professor Robert Kalin, the course manager for the MSc in Environmental under the Glasgow Research Partnership in The Department has a diverse and Forensics, is a leading international figure in this subject area.H is Engineering (GRPE). The GRPE was funded dynamic community of research students to promote multidisciplinary collaboration environmental agencies, businesses, Infrastructure Research Group and assistants, representing over a dozen research interests are focused on Environment Science and Engineering between the leading research groups in the education and the construction industry both Research in the group is focused on the nationalities. It regularly attracts research to underpin the global sustainability agendas. His work ranges from West of Scotland and provide world-class joint in the UK and internationally. In addition the following interdisciplinary areas: studentships from industry, the Research site specific biogeochemistry of contaminated land and groundwater research facilities. Member universities of the Centre provides Open Access to its classes Councils, the EC, charitable institutions and GRPE include Strathclyde, Glasgow, Glasgow on an individual basis for those wishing to >> Modelling the mechanical behaviour government departments. The Department (including engineering design of sustainable remediation methods), Caledonian and the University of the West of undertake professional development. of soils and rocks is active in basic and applied research – the development of new enhanced in-situ remediation methods that manage Scotland. The Department is also an active There is a vibrant cohort of postgraduate >> Understanding deep flow systems for latter supported by strong links with industry member of the JRI in Mechanics of Materials, and PhD students. DLCS is a unique carbon sequestration, hydrocarbon and public bodies. Facilities include modern sustainable risk, to hydrogeology and palaeohydrology of local to regional Structures and Bioengineering. gateway to postgraduate programmes which exploitation and radioactive waste disposal laboratories with highly-trained personnel and scale groundwater systems, and study of global biogeochemical cycles draw on the wealth of expertise and research >> Assessment of flood defences sophisticated equipment. and climate change. The David Livingstone Centre on various aspects of sustainability that are >> Performance of structures The recently updated microbiological for Sustainability available in all Faculties of the University: >> Design of improved tools and strategies laboratory is provided with items to perform www.strath.ac.uk/dlcs Business; Engineering; Science and for monitoring and analysis of ground molecular analysis of microbial communities An investment of over £1 million was recently made by the University to Humanities & Social Sciences. and structural deformations from engineered and natural systems. The upgrade research laboratory facilities for Environmental Forensics to Civil Engineering is the main sponsor of the We offer a friendly, supportive study facility has equipment to perform nucleic the highest international standard. Most recent advances of analytical David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability environment with conference, lecture and Environment Research Group acid purifications, denaturant gradient gel (DLCS), which promotes cross-disciplinary fully networked personal computing facilities. Research in this group is clustered around electrophoresis (DGGE), gel visualisation, chemistry, biogeochemistry, hydrogeology, atmospheric pollution and programmes in teaching and research in the Access to laboratories, resource libraries and the following key themes: quantitative PCR and DNA cloning. We are microbiology are now being applied to Environmental Forensics by areas of environment and sustainability. administrative support services is provided. also supported by other services within the researchers and scientists at Strathclyde. The David Livingstone Centre for Students coming to DLCS join an enthusiastic >> Water Resources University, such as DNA sequencing. Sustainability operates at postgraduate level and dynamic team in a postgraduate centre of >> Environmental Engineering, In 2010, the Faculty of Engineering across all the Faculties. It has created a international reputation. Sustainability and Biotechnology invested £2M in a state-of-the-art Advanced multidisciplinary framework for the research, The DLCS newsletter – Sustainability >> Environmental Health and Sanitation Materials Facility, including a geomaterials training and practice of sustainability – MSc Matters – is published three times a year, >> Transport Planning and Sustainability laboratory led by Civil Engineering. The Examples of research themes include Entry Requirements programmes allow classes to be taken from covering feature articles, news and events >> Environmental Forensics Advanced Materials Laboratory will enable environmental resource management Candidates with first- or upper-second other Faculties across the University. and other relevant information relating to materials analysis from the atomic-scale and quality, infrastructure, environmental class Honours degree (or equivalent) in The Centre’s teaching and research sustainability. It aims to promote discussion on MPhil and PhD are research degrees through to the macro scale. microbiology, geotechnics, radioactive any discipline, who are able to formulate an programmes aim to enhance the longstanding the cross-disciplinary aspects of sustainability, involving independent research within waste control, contaminant remediation, innovative research proposal in consultation international reputation of the University inform the wider scientific, research and policy these two multidisciplinary groups.The DLCS Research hydrogeology, structures, environmental with their potential supervisors, are invited as ‘the place of useful learning’. Its diverse communities about the activities of the DLCS research in these groups lies not only within The Centre is active in theoretical and applied health, environmental forensics, Strategic to apply to the MPhil or PhD programmes. expertise profile, comprising staff from social and promote the DLCS inter-disciplinary the traditional fields of civil engineering, research, the latter supported by strong links Environmental Assessment (SEA), Previous research/industrial experience is an sciences, science and engineering, provides network within and outwith the University. but also in environmental health, with industry and public bodies. Much of environmental justice, economics and advantage but is not essential. a robust basis for its evolution as a centre of contaminant transport, environmental the research is supported by the Research sustainable development. excellence in sustainability studies. Undertaking a Research Degree remediation, climate change, hydrogeology, Councils and the EC. It has a strong profile in Contact The Centre builds on a long-established The Department’s research and knowledge environmental forensics, sustainable industrial and publicly-funded research and Research Degrees Lisa Lyons record since 1992 of producing top-quality exchange activities come under two development, environmental policy, has undertaken several Knowledge Transfer Apply online at: http://pgr.strath.ac.uk t: +44 (0)141 548 3277 graduates to meet the demands of the multidisciplinary research groups: Strategic Environmental Assessment Partnership Programmes. MPhil; PhD e: [email protected] 50 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & DLCS | FACULTY OF engineering | 51
MRes Programmes Careers Careers a UK University (or equivalent overseas collaboration and further partnerships with (Masters by Research) Graduates are found in industry – there Audrey Meikle Graduates find careers in the construction qualification) in an engineering, life science companies, government agencies and Apply online at: http://pgr.strath.ac.uk is a global shortage of such graduates MRes 2007, part-time PhD student and related industries, engineering or earth science discipline. NGOs are being developed. particularly in the construction sector and and environmental consultancies, local Geo-environmental Engineering government organisations. The MRes is government and other government Careers Funding Infrastructure Adaptation for also showcased as a springboard to PhD organisations. Many successful part-time Graduates are found working for the Scottish Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) climate Change and a career in academia. students seek promotion to managerial Environment Protection Agency and other quota funding and other studentships are Integrated Pollution Prevention posts with their current employer. The MRes government agencies, environmental man- normally available for some courses. and Control is also showcased as a springboard to PhD agement consultancies and industries. The Infrastructure Adaptation and a career in academia. MRes is also showcased as a springboard to for Climate Change PhD and a career in academia. Environmental Engineering Geo-Environmental Engineering MRes MSc/PgDip MRes Integrated Pollution Contact for MRes Programmes This course aims to provide advanced Prevention and Control Lisa Lyons This course meets the needs of Scotland and This course is designed to respond to study in infrastructure adaptation for MRes t: +44 (0)141 548 3170 Europe’s urban regeneration, environmental the engineering community’s demand climate change from the perspective of e: [email protected] protection, contaminant remediation and for the multidisciplinary skills required the engineering profession. It is largely With bigger companies routinely employing infrastructure investment portfolios. It is for the successful completion of research- and project-based but there is environmental managers to deal with suitable for graduates from engineering, geoenvironmental engineering projects. also a taught element to it. Students have issues such as the ISO 9001/ISO 14001 and earth sciences, environmental management The course will appeal to UK graduates access to laboratory facilities providing new pollution prevention and control (PCC) TAUGHT COURSES or other relevant disciplines. Candidates from in fields such as civil engineering, the hands-on experience essential for legislation, this MRes is extremely relevant. Apply online: industry could continue in employment and environmental engineering, environmental understanding and designing projects for The combination of my 10 It supplies the multidisciplinary skills www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate complete the MSc in part-time mode. This science, geography, environmental sustainable development and climate change years’ business experience required to conduct IPPC projects which MSc course is accredited by the Institution protection and biological sciences. The adaptation. This course is designed mainly for and an MRes in Integrated are not provided by typical undergraduate Environmental Engineering of Civil Engineers (ICE) as meeting the course will also appeal to graduates engineering graduates and public and private courses in Environmental Health, Public Environmental Entrepreneurship requirements for Further Learning, designed already employed in overseas government sector employees who wish to upgrade their Pollution Prevention and Health, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and the Environmental Forensics to enable students to achieve professional ministries and other public bodies related to skills to be able to tackle the complex issues Control were key factors in Life Sciences. This course will appeal to Environmental Health Chartered Engineer status. engineering, earth sciences, environmental relating to sustainable development, and to obtaining my post of Project students from a range of undergraduate Environmental Science protection, sustainable development, design engineering options for sustainable programmes including but not limited to civil Geotechnics Curriculum environmental impact assessment, ecology, development climate change adaptation. Officer for a technology engineering, environmental engineering, Global Water Sustainability Compulsory Modules geotechnical engineering, solid waste transfer project that includes environmental science, chemistry, Hydrogeology >> Environmental Impact Assessment management, recycling and more. Curriculum green tourism and sustainable environmental health, environmental Sustainability and Environmental Studies >> Hydrogeology All students take four compulsory modules, protection and biological sciences. >> Recycling Urban Land Curriculum plus a choice of two modules from any of construction and which has Contact for MSc Taught Courses >> Research Methodology with Students take four compulsory modules, the Department’s postgraduate courses. utilised my knowledge in waste Curriculum e: [email protected] Environmental Monitoring and Analysis plus a choice of two modules from any In addition, MRes students undertake Students take four compulsory modules, >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment of the Department’s postgraduate courses a thesis project on a topic selected in management, EIA and air plus a choice of two modules from any of Unless otherwise stated, our Diploma and >> Waste Management and Landfill Design and undertake a supervised thesis project consultation with the course leaders. pollution, not to mention my the Department’s postgraduate courses and MSc courses run concurrently, involving core on a topic selected in consultation with previous business experience. undertake a supervised thesis project on modules and a wide range of optional modules Optional Modules course leaders. Compulsory Modules a topic selected in consultation with the (September – May). MSc students undertake a (Four or five to be chosen) >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation course leaders. dissertation after successful completion of the >> Air Pollution Control Compulsory Modules >> Research Protocols for Science I am now at the stage that I taught component (June – August). >> Applied Strategic >> Recycling Urban Land and Engineering want to extend my knowledge Compulsory Modules Environmental Assessment >> Research Protocols for Science >> Strategic Construction Procurement and I found that the MRes is >> Atmospheric Pollution Impact Assessment Course Duration >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and Engineering >> Transport Development and >> Research Protocols for Science MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment Sustainability a fantastic stage towards a and Engineering PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time >> Fundamentals of Environmental Forensics >> Waste Management and Landfill Design PhD. The relationships built >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment >> Global Water Policy Optional Modules (examples) at Strathclyde and the help >> Waste Management and Landfill Design Open Access/Continuing >> Ground Improvement and Reinforcement Optional Modules (examples) >> Business Strategy and the Environment Professional Development >> Pollution and Rehabilitation of >> Air Pollution Impact Assessment >> Environmental Impact Assessment I have received made the Optional Modules (examples) UK students have the option of undertaking Degraded Ecosystems >> Environmental Impact Assessment >> Environmental Management Systems decision so much easier and I >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation classes on an individual basis. Unless >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology >> Geographical Information Systems >> Principles of Sustainable Development am now pursuing a PhD part- >> Fundamentals of Environmental otherwise stated, the MSc or PgDip degrees >> Principles of Sustainable Development (GIS) >> Recycling Urban Land Forensics listed above can be achieved via this study >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS >> Hydrogeology >> Science, Technology and Innovation Policy time at Strathclyde. >> Pollution and Rehabilitation option if the required credits are gained >> Strategic Construction Procurement >> Water and Waste Water Treatment Design >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment of Degraded Ecosystems within the maximum part-time study period >> UK and EU Environmental Law >> Any postgraduate-level module offered >> Any postgraduate-level module offered >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology (five years). by the Department by the Department >> Recycling Urban Land Entry Requirements >> Water and Wastewater Treatment Design Accreditation MSc: First- or second-class Honours Course Duration Course Duration >> Any postgraduate-level module offered Where applicable our MSc courses degree from a UK University (or equivalent 12 months full-time; 36 months part-time 12 months full-time; 36 months part-time by the Department are accredited by the Institution of overseas qualification) in engineering, earth Civil Engineers (ICE) as meeting the sciences, environmental management or Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Course Duration requirements for further learning to enable other relevant disciplines. First- or second-class Honours degree from First- or second-class Honours degree from 12 months full-time; 36 months part-time students to achieve professional Chartered PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, a UK University (or equivalent overseas a UK University (or equivalent overseas Engineer status. These innovative courses or professional qualifications or experience, qualification) in an engineering, life science qualification) in an engineering, life science Entry Requirements (some are unique in the UK and Europe) may be considered (including successful or earth science discipline. or earth science discipline. First- or second-class Honours degree from already involve extensive industrial completion of Open Access classes). 52 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & DLCS | FACULTY OF engineering | 53
Careers >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability Environmental Forensics The Law School: Environmental Health The career prospects of graduates are >> Environmental Management Systems Steven Finnie MSc/PgDip >> UK and EU Environmental Law MSc/PgDip excellent because, despite the recent >> Global Water Policy MSc Environmental economic downturn, there are significant skills >> Principles of Sustainable Development Entrepreneurship 2009 This MSc harnesses Strathclyde’s world- Optional Modules Environmental Health is the assessment shortages in the environmental engineering >> Recent Trends in Technological Progress leading expertise in the emerging discipline (four to be chosen) and management of environmental field both in the UK and overseas. >> Science, Technology and of Environmental Forensics which aims to >> Atmospheric Pollution Impact Assessment influences on human health. The linkage Innovation Policy prove, to the satisfaction of a court of law, >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability between Environmental Health, Civil and who is responsible for instances of pollution. >> Hydrogeology Environmental Engineering and specialist Environmental Entrepreneurship Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship: The course develops students’ ability to make >> Pollution and Rehabilitation of Degraded Environmental Science/Management teaching MSc/PgDip >> Personal Effectiveness and sound judgments, within a legal context, in Ecosystems at Strathclyde represents a globally unique Entrepreneurship relation to the impact of human activity on the >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology combination that directly addresses many of This course aims to create a whole new >> Technology Venture Management environment. It is suitable for students from >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS the changing and emerging threats to public generation of ‘ecopreneurs’ with the skills to all disciplinary backgrounds and people from >> Waste Management and Landfill Design health across the developed and developing launch new ventures, strategies, products, Department of Mechanical Engineering: industry can complete the MSc in part-time world. Students learn about interdisciplinary and technologies that address society’s >> Energy Resources and Policy mode. This MSc course is accredited by the Entry Requirements science and engineering-based approaches environmental and natural resource Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) as meeting MSc: First- or second-class Honours for effective management of risks to human problems. The course is not just about Department of Economics: the requirements for Further Learning, degree from a UK University (or equivalent health from a wide range of influences in the green industries. It is also about developing >> Environmental Economics designed to enable students to achieve overseas qualification) in any discipline. built and natural environment. This course is ‘win-win’ business opportunities, which professional Chartered Engineer status. PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, accredited by the Royal Environmental Health simultaneously protect the environment and The Law School: or professional qualifications or experience, Institute of Scotland. save money, in any kind of organisation. >> UK and EU Environmental Law Curriculum may be considered (including successful This innovative MSc – the first of its kind Compulsory Modules completion of Open Access classes). Curriculum in Europe – is the result of a cross-faculty Entry Requirements The course was extremely Department of Civil Engineering: Compulsory Modules collaboration. The course is offered to MSc: First- or second-class Honours degree rewarding and fulfilling. O ne of >> Fundamentals of Environmental Forensics Careers >> Atmospheric Pollution students from all disciplinary backgrounds. from a UK University (or equivalent overseas the best aspects of the course >> Recycling Urban Land Engineering consultants, those in the legal Impact Assessment qualification) in any discipline. >> Research Methodology with profession and environmental consultants >> Food Inspection and Control is that all the modules include Curriculum PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, Environmental Monitoring and Analysis who have a thorough comprehension of this >> Food Safety and Hygiene Compulsory Modules or professional qualifications or experience, students from a variety of different >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment interdisciplinary approach are increasingly >> Infection and Vector Control Department of Civil Engineering: may be considered (including successful degrees, which facilitates varied in demand. As this is the first MSc in >> Introduction to Health and Safety > > > Business Strategy and the Environment completion of Open Access classes). and passionate discussions! Centre for Forensic Science: Environmental Forensics in the UK, the > Occupational Health and Toxicology >> Research Methods and Participatory >> Essentials of Forensic Science career prospects of graduates are excellent. >> Public Health Studies Approaches Careers Another benefit is that some of the >> Recycling Urban Land >> Client-Based Environmental Graduates may follow a broad range of modules are taken at the Hunter >> Waste Management and Landfill Design Entrepreneurship in Practice careers, for example in manufacturing, Centre for Entrepreneurship. the food industry, tourism, engineering, Fact File: FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES Optional Modules Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship: retailing, business, energy and technology Whether intending to start a new >> Acoustics >> Accessing Resources sectors, in local or central government, or business or not, the expertise >> Air Pollution Control >> Opportunity Recognition in NGOs. They may follow a consultancy available at the Hunter Centre is >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption path or choose to start their own business. >> Environmental Impact Assessment Optional Modules Graduates can take advantage of practical invaluable and provides great >> Housing Policy and Law (Four or five to be chosen) help from the Strathclyde Entrepreneurial advice and support for anyone >> Principles of Environmental Department of Civil Engineering: Network (SEN). entering the world of business. Microbiology >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation >> Research Methodology and Techniques
For the client-based module, Entry Requirements which involved working directly MSc: First- or second-class Honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent with a company to implement overseas qualification) in a relevant science or improve their environmental or engineering discipline. International credentials, I was lucky enough PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, or professional qualifications or experience, to work with Scottish Enterprise Excellence Awards may be considered (including successful writing a report on how climate completion of Open Access classes). The Department of Civil Engineering/DLCS is offering prestigious change will affect industries in Each application is judged on its own merits. £1,000 scholarships to attract the very best international students Scotland. The chance to work Careers to our innovative MSc and MRes courses. in a real-life situation and write Many graduates have highly successful The Environmental Forensics laboratory is the first in the UK to have careers in environmental consultancy, health For more information and how to apply for the awards visit: a report that would actually be and safety management, food industry, www.strath.ac.uk/civeng/pg/excellenceawards used was invaluable. In addition, the facilities for both stable isotopic and comprehensive 3D GCxGC public water utilities, waste management, this work indirectly led to my TOFMS analyses enabling researchers to test groundwater, soil, and housing sector. One option is to develop Contact current job, which I started before food or air samples for contamination and accumulate evidence to a career as an Environmental Health Pippa Tawse I even graduated prove liability. The laboratory will become a shared resource and Officer (EHOs), where the variety and t: +44 (0)141 548 3170 nature of work, salaries, working conditions, e: [email protected] centre for excellence in environmental forensics in Scotland. job security and fringe benefits compare very favourably with other graduate-level 54 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & DLCS | FACULTY OF engineering | 55
disciplines (recent EHO starting salaries in Glasgow – Chemistry Graduates jobs include environmental overseas qualification, in engineering, earth Scotland range from £24K–£32K pa). >> Science of the Natural Environment: scientists, sustainable development officers, sciences, physics or mathematics. Applications environmental consultants and environmental PgDip: Alternative qualifications may be >> Science of the Natural Environment: regulation officers. considered. Environmental Science Fundamental Principles MSc/PgDip >> Water Pollution Careers Geotechnics There is a huge skills shortage in the This MSc is offered jointly by the Optional Modules MSc/PgDip geotechnical industry European-wide and Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow (All taught by Strathclyde – two to be chosen) despite the recent economic downturn, (awards are made in the name of both >> Climate Change Mitigation This course is offered jointly by the this need continues, given that about 50% universities), in collaboration with the and Adaptation Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow of the Chartered Engineers in the field are Scottish Environment Protection Agency. >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability run in partnership with a range of industrial expected to retire within 10 years. There The course is the only cross-disciplinary, >> Environmental Impact Assessment partners, representing consultants, is an increasing need to respond to the science-based postgraduate course of its >> Environmental Management Systems contractors and site investigation specialists. demands created by ageing infrastructure, kind in Scotland, covering the fundamental >> Fundamentals of Environmental Forensics The academics contributing to the course are sustainable transport infrastructure and the scientific concepts of environmental science >> Global Water Policy international experts in their field, supported challenges created by climate change. which will enable graduates to think and >> Pollution and Rehabilitation by two Visiting Professors from industry. act holistically with regard to environmental of Degraded Ecosystems The course is sponsored by PLAXIS BV and sustainability issues. The MSc has a >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology and by Wilde Analysis Ltd who provide Global Water Sustainability particularly strong scientific underpinning >> Principles of Sustainable Development the internationally known PLAXIS finite MSc/PgDip Professor Bob Kalin installing bore holes to study the hydrogeology to environmental analysis, with nearly 100 >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS element code for geotechnical analyses. to determine nitrate contamination hours of practical and laboratory work. The innovative feature of the course is the This course is offered jointly by the University This MSc course is accredited by Entry Requirements integration of modern techniques for analysis, of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) MSc: First- or upper second-class Honours such as numerical modelling using PLAXIS. (awards are made in the name of both as meeting the requirements for Further degree from a UK University (or equivalent This MSc course is accredited by the universities). The aim is to understand the qualification) in civil engineering, geography/ Assessment Learning, designed to enable students overseas qualification) in earth, biological Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) as meeting nature of the freshwater crisis facing the earth sciences, environmental science or >> Research Methodology with to achieve professional Chartered and physical sciences, engineering, the requirements for Further Learning, planet and how this impacts on our lives in similar discipline. Applications are through Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Engineer status. mathematics, environmental management, designed to enable students to achieve terms of pollution, water supply, water for the University of Glasgow but students are >> Treatment Technologies and other relevant disciplines. professional Chartered Engineer status. energy, sanitation, wastewater, climate change registered for the MSc at both Universities. Curriculum PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, The course acts as a geotechnical and groundwater availability. The course Optional Modules Compulsory Modules or professional qualifications or experience, specialisation degree for civil engineering explores the idea of ‘water footprinting’, in a Careers (four or five to be chosen) Strathclyde – Civil Engineering may be considered. graduates as well as a conversion degree similar manner to ‘carbon footprinting’, and is There is a global demand for scientists and >> Applied Strategic Environmental >> Air Pollution Control for earth sciences, physics and mathematics geared towards a combination of engineering engineers trained in the water environmental Assessment >> Atmospheric Pollution Careers graduates wishing to develop skills for an problem-solving and environmental area. With the background of the Millennium >> Climate Change Mitigation and Impact Assessment There is a global demand for scientists trained exciting career in geotechnical engineering. sustainability understanding, empowering Development Goals and the International Adaptation >> Research Methodology with in environmental science, and this course has engineers and scientists in a range of methods ‘Water for Life’ Decade (2005 to 2015), >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability Environmental Monitoring and Analysis been designed to produce such individuals. Curriculum to analyse and design water schemes. this MSc is of great interest to developing >> Environmental Impact Assessment The Diploma and MSc courses run countries and the developed world alike. >> Environmental Modelling concurrently, involving 120 credits of Curriculum >> Fundamentals of Environmental classes. MSc students undertake a Compulsory Modules Forensics dissertation after successful completion of >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability Hydrogeology >> International Environmental Policy the taught component. Formal classes are >> Environmental Impact Assessment MSc/PgDip >> Pollution and Rehabilitation of Degraded scheduled for two days per week to facilitate >> Global Water Policy Ecosystems part-time study. >> Hydrogeology Hydrogeology is a key component of the >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology >> Sustainable River Engineering water resources management required >> Principles of Sustainable Development Main topics include: Management to meet the UN Millennium Development >> Solid Waste Management >> Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations >> Water and Wastewater Treatment Goals and the ‘Water for Life Decade, as >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS >> Design of Slopes and Walls >> Water Pollution well as meeting the targets required from >> UK and EU Environmental Law >> Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics the European Water Framework Directive. >> Water and Environmental Management >> Geo-environmental Engineering Optional Modules This new MSc, run in collaboration with >> Ground Improvement and Reinforcement (five to be chosen) the British Geological Survey, will prepare Entry Requirements >> Groundwater >> Applied Strategic Environmental students as functional hydrogeologists to MSc: First- or second-class Honours >> Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Assessment meet the needs of industry, regulators, degree from a UK University (or equivalent >> Site Investigation and Risk Assessment >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation government, and consultants throughout the overseas qualification) in earth sciences, civil >> Soil Modelling and Numerical Analysis >> Coastal and Estuary Processes UK, Europe and, through linked research engineering, environmental engineering or >> Environmental Management Systems and projects, the needs of arid zone related disciplines. Case studies and design projects are based >> Financial Engineering countries, such as Malawi, Mozambique, PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, on real projects, developed in collaboration >> Research Protocols in Science and Tanzania and the Middle East. or professional qualifications or experience, with the industrial partners, and incorporate the Engineering may be considered (including successful recently introduced Eurocodes in geotechnical >> Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Curriculum completion of Open Access classes). design. The industry partners also propose >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS Compulsory Modules topics for industrially-relevant MSc projects. >> Water Resources in Africa – Case Study >> Aquifer Mechanics Careers >> Global Water Policy Graduates are in high demand and Entry Requirements Entry Requirements >> Groundwater Flow Modelling it is anticipated that the shortage of MSc: First- or upper second-class Honours First- or second-class Honours degree from >> Hydrogeology hydrogeologists in the UK will last for the degree from a UK University, or equivalent a UK University (or equivalent overseas >> Installation Techniques and Risk next decade. In addition, issues of water 56 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of design, manufacture and engineering management | FACULTY OF engineering | 57
Department of Dominic Rwekaza MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Studies Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management www.strath.ac.uk/dmem
The Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM) conducts broad-based education and research of relevance to the needs of industry and commerce as well as public sector policy. Underpinning all the postgraduate teaching offered by the Department are active research projects funded by various UK research councils, EU programmes and UK government’s Technology Strategy Board As an international student (DMEM has the highest number of Knowledge Transfer Partnership programmes in Scotland). at Strathclyde, I was really impressed with the teaching and Research Our research mission is to bring together interaction on this course, as product design and development, scarcity, water security, water economics >> Fundamentals of Environmental Forensics well as the spirit of cooperation manufacturing technology and engineering and health and sanitation throughout the >> Global Water Policy management research. This is a holistic world all rely on high quality hydrogeology >> Pollution and Rehabilitation of Degraded being shown at the University and inclusive ‘total engineering’ approach organisations from a broad range of industry Management from Strathclyde’s Business knowledge. Ecosystems from both international and to business and manufacturing which and commercial sectors. School and Engineering Faculty to establish >> Principles of Environmental Microbiology aims to provide solutions to a range of Specific interests include: Strategy Operations Management as a strategic >> Recent Trends in Technological Progress Scottish students. My degree multidisciplinary global challenges by applying and Performance Management; Process resource in the University. For further Sustainability and >> Science, Technology and Innovation was useful in advancing my engineering thinking to those challenges. Excellence; Collaboration and Supply Chain information visit www.strath.ac.uk/siom Environmental Studies Policy The Department’s research is integrated Management; High Value Manufacturing; career in my home country MSc/PgDip >> Solid Waste Issues under the auspices of the Leonardo Centre Design, Manufacture and Supply Chain Undertaking a Research Degree >> Spatial Query and Analysis using GIS of Tanzania, East Africa, as a for Creating, Making and Managing and is Management for Renewable Energy; The Department offers the MPhil and This popular MSc, established in 1992, >> Strategic Construction Procurement professional engineer, especially clustered into three main research themes Service Operations Management and PhD research degrees. We welcome offers an innovative cross-disciplinary >> Sustainable Development Education as described below. Service Innovation. research proposals related to our three approach to the study of sustainability, >> Transport, Development and Sustainability on jobs involving environmental main research themes described above. environmental management, policy, >> UK and EU Environmental Law issues which are of great Manufacturing Engineering DMEM also hosts two interdisciplinary We would particularly welcome proposals technology innovation and development. >> Water and Environmental Management This theme is focused on the research and research institutes that integrate a number of for interdisciplinary research crossing over It aims to develop an understanding of the concern for the mining sector. development of experimental and numerical disciplines across the University and beyond these themes. theoretical perspectives associated with the Entry Requirements modeling techniques to improve the economic to deliver user-led research and development decision tools used to apply sustainable MSc: First- or second-class Honours and technical performance of material forming programmes. These institutes are: Contact development policy and management. degree from a UK University (or equivalent technologies. The group is well known for Professor Umit Bititci, Director of Research overseas qualification) in any discipline. the production of computer simulations The Advanced Forming Research Centre t: +44 (0)141 548 2015 Curriculum PgDip: Alternative academic qualifications, verified through rigorous experimentation on (AFRC) – a partnership between the e: [email protected] Compulsory Modules or professional qualifications or experience, the Department’s unique metal-deformation University of Strathclyde and global industrial >> Applied Strategic Environmental may be considered (including successful equipment. The Department’s capabilities in manufacturing companies. The AFRC Assessment completion of Open Access classes). this area are dramatically enhanced by the conducts applied and fundamental research >> International Environmental Policy purpose-built Advance Forming Research into forming and forging technologies. The Taught Courses >> Principles of Sustainable Development Careers Centre incorporating state-of-the-art current AFRC members range from major Apply online: >> Research Methods and Participatory There has been a strong demand for laboratories and forming presses. This group multinationals such as Boeing, Mettis www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Approaches graduates with environmental management is currently active in the following areas: Nett- Aerospace and Rolls-Royce, through to and policy-making skills. This programme shape Bulk Metal Forming; New Bulk-forming specialist suppliers such as Bodycote, Mititoyo Computer Aided Engineering Design* Optional Modules provides the opportunity to develop Processes and Techniques; Micro forming and Renishaw. The AFRC will be housed Digital Creativity (six or seven to be chosen) applied professional skills and knowledge technologies; Design and Analysis of Forming within a purpose-built facility with dedicated Engineering Design* >> Air Pollution Control and graduates are employed in a range Machinery; Manufacture of Cellular Bio- staff and equipment close to Glasgow Airport Global Innovation Management >> Business Strategy and the Environment of positions in private consultancies, Materials via Sonication; Remanufacturing. which is due to open in late 2010. Integrated Product Development* >> Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation government agencies, local authorities, Management of Competitive Manufacturing* >> Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability businesses and industries. Operations Management Strathclyde Institute for Operations Operations Management in Engineering >> Energy Resources and Policy Projects under this theme are usually Management (SIOM) – with a mission to Supply Chain and Operations Management >> Environmental Economics Contact for MSc Taught Courses funded through the UK government, EU and provide thought leadership and facilitate Technology Management* >> Environmental Impact Assessment Pippa Tawse industry with a view to creating and testing the advancement of the theory and practice >> Environmental Management Systems t: +44 (0)141 548 3170 new technologies, management practices of operations management, SIOM brings * Part of the Faculty’s Sustainable Engineering >> Environmental Modelling e: [email protected] and concepts to improve the performance of together the leading experts in Operations Programme (see pg 32 for details). 58 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of design, manufacture and engineering management | FACULTY OF engineering | 59
Digital Creativity advertising, animation, architectural design, Optional Modules Operations Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert computer graphics, design, film, industrial (two can be chosen) in Engineering design, marketing, media, multimedia >> People, Organisation and Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCert Digital Creativity has become paramount development, virtual reality, and web >> Design for Manufacture and Assembly in our society, influencing all aspects of our development. >> Total Quality and Continuous Improvement Business performance depends on efficient life, all industrial sectors and all types of >> Production Branding and Promotion and effective operations throughout the design including industrial, interior, product company through work at operational, and graphical. Global Innovation Management The first semester of the second year is tactical to strategic levels and from market This course is aimed at developing high- MSc (Jointly Awarded) spent either studying in Germany or on need through to customer delivery and calibre Master’s graduates with the skills and an industrial internship in Denmark. The service. This course is aimed at graduates knowledge to utilise new digital technologies Innovation management is the process of course concentrates on market research, wishing to broaden their expertise, eg from in the creative process. The course would managing the transfer of research output into cross-functional cooperation within the front a technological first degree, or who wish appeal to a wide range of disciplines innovative organisations, processes, products end of the innovation process, managing to work within the engineering industry. including architecture, arts, computer or services. The University of Strathclyde, innovation projects and preparing the market On completion, you will be equipped science, design, media and engineering. Aalborg University (Denmark) and Hamburg introduction of new products and services. with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, University of Technology (Germany) The internship provides global innovation techniques and tools enabling you to Course Structure developed this programme to help meet the management work experience during which analyse and implement solutions to The Course Structure and content are current demands of industry and EU strategy students deliver a project to the host Danish operations management issues in an based on the digital society needs of the and to provide students with a broad, truly company. In the final semester all students engineering environment. 21st century creative organisations. Core global perspective of Innovation Management. undertake a thesis project, supervised jointly elements focus on the digital medium for The programme is delivered in English at the between the second-year host institution and Curriculum supporting creativity. Optional classes allow institutions and is intended for graduates in another partner institution. Compulsory Modules you to customise the course to suit your engineering, science or technology. >> Ecological and Environmental Impact particular career aspirations. Throughout the Course Duration >> Management of Total Quality and course, there is an emphasis on integration, Curriculum 24 months full-time Continuous Improvement enhanced by group assignments, team All students undertake a common first year >> Manufacturing and Business Strategy projects, and industrial visits. at Strathclyde, with practical experience of Entry Requirements >> People, Organisation and Technology working within globally distributed teams and Second-class Honours degree, or >> Project Work and Project Management Curriculum with an industrial client on product/service equivalent, in an engineering, science or >> Risk Management Compulsory Modules development briefs. technology subject. >> Digital Media Optional Module >> Information Management Compulsory Classes Careers (one from the following) >> Product Modelling and Visualisation >> Innovation Management Graduates may expect to pursue careers >> Facilities Management PgDip: Degree or good HND, or equivalent. >> Supply Chain Operations >> Virtual Reality and Rapid Prototyping >> Strategic Technology Management as innovation managers, strategic planners, >> Logistics Relevant industrial experience is valued. >> Management of Total Quality and >> Design Management product/programme/design managers, >> Group Project Depending on satisfactory progress, Continuous Improvement Optional Modules >> Design Methods project leaders, and management students may transfer from the Diploma >> Enterprise Resource Planning (up to three can be chosen) >> Supply Chain Management consultancy. Strong links to the research Teams of students tackle problems of to the Master’s course. >> Advanced Project Management >> Building Information Modelling >> Manufacturing and Business Strategy activities in the participating institutions also practical relevance in cooperation with >> Product Costing and Financial >> CAED Software Systems Design >> Product Development Project enable graduates to obtain positions in high- external personnel, participating in field trips Management >> CAED Systems >> Global Design profile universities and research institutes. and producing regular progress reports. Supply Chain and Operations >> Case Studies in Supply >> Design Methodology Successful completion of seven instructional Management Chain Management >> Generative Design modules and a group project leads to the MSc/PgDip/PgCert >> Master’s Project >> Knowledge Management award of a Postgraduate Diploma. >> People, Organisation and Technology Supply Chain Management encompasses Course Duration >> Virtual World for Design Individual Project everything from initial design to procurement MSc:12 months full-time >> Project Work and Project Management Each student undertakes an individual project of material and services, processing and PgDip: 9 months full-time assignment in which a selected topic is delivery to the customer. This course Course Duration studied in depth, involving a comprehensive provides high-calibre graduates with an in- Entry Requirements MSc:12 months full-time; 24 months part-time literature review, defining realistic objectives, depth understanding of strategic, tactical and MSc: First- or second-class Honours PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time devising a method of approach, systematically operational issues relating to management degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. carrying out the work and preparing a thesis. of supply chains. On completion of the PgDip: Degree, good HND or equivalent. Entry Requirements Successful completion of seven modules, course, you will be equipped with state-of- Other qualifications with industrial MSc: First- or second-class Honours a group project and individual project leads the-art concepts, methods, techniques and experience will be considered on an degree, or equivalent, in relevant discipline. to the award of an MSc. tools to allow you to contribute towards the individual basis. Candidates with lesser qualifications who competitiveness of industrial and commercial have appropriate professional or industrial Course Duration organisations worldwide. It is delivered in Careers experience may also be eligible. MSc:12 months full-time; 24 months part-time collaboration with the Chartered Institute for The knowledge and skills you will gain PgDip: Degree or good HND, or equivalent. PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time Procurement and Supply. through the course will make you a valuable Relevant industrial experience is valued. resource in any supply chain-based Depending on satisfactory progress, Entry Requirements Curriculum enterprise – where you can contribute students may transfer from the Diploma to MSc: First- or second-class Honours degree, The programme for the course comprises immediately – and make a difference! the Master’s course. or equivalent, in engineering, technology, the following modules: business or a similar discipline. Industrial >> Business, Operations and Contact for Taught Courses Careers experience is valued and exemptions based Supply Chain Strategy t: +44 (0)141 548 2330 Graduates may expect careers in a wide The Department houses the £600,000 Leonard Centre, which provides facilities for researchers in on work experience or other similar courses >> Strategic Supply Chain Management e: [email protected] variety of sectors and disciplines including operations management, design and manufacture. may be possible. >> Leading and Influencing 60 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of electronic & electrical engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 61
Department of Technologies; Filter Bank Based Transceiver Opportunities include: Modelling of Fibre Adam Brown Systems; Defence, MIMO Communications Lasers and Amplifiers; Fabrication of Optical PhD in Electronic & and Radar Systems; Biologically Inspired MEMS; Optical Microsystems; RF MEMS Electronic & Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Signal/Image Processing; Secure Audio and for Filters and Switches; Excimer Laser- Video Services; Digital Water-marking; Integrity based Microfabrication; Photonic Sensors www.strath.ac.uk/eee of Data Transmission and Storage; Distributed and Systems; Optical Gas Sensing; Laser Video Coding, 3D TV and Digital Holographic based materials testing; and Advanced The Department has an established Methods; Human Genome-Boolean Models. Multiplexing Schemes. record of research excellence, with an Fact File: FIRST in the UK The Centre is home to the prestigious international reputation for pioneering Texas Instruments Chair of Signal Processing, Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering work across the broad spectrum of the first awarded to a University outside The Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering electronic and electrical engineering. The Facility for Innovation America and host to the China-Scotland (CUE), a founding partner in the UK Applied engineering innovation is core Signal Image Processing Research Academy. Research Centre for Non-Destruction to the Department’s research ethos and and Research in Structural Evaluation (RCNDE), is internationally is a critical part of its culture. Testing (FIRST) is the UK’s only Centre for Intelligent recognised in the field of ultrasonic Our main fields of expertise are academic laboratory dedicated Dynamic Communications transducers and transducer systems. electrical power engineering, renewable The Centre for Intelligent Dynamic Globally unique, with unparalleled facilities energy, communications, ultrasonics, to pioneering research into Communications (CIDCOM) is a centre and expertise, the Centre is well placed microsystems, photonics, industrial control imaging systems for Non- of excellence focusing on communications to meet the demands of future ultrasonic systems and digital signal and image Destructive Evaluation (NDE). technologies and is active in determining technology development. CUE addresses processing. Research activities are driven applications of optical/wireless techniques markets in underwater sonar, biomedical by six strategically focused research Based in the Department’s, I am a research assistant on in future network evolutions. CIDCOM imaging and therapy, non-destructive testing groups, which reflect the scale, diversity has received substantial external support and industrial process ultrasound. Research Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering a Scottish Enterprise, ‘Proof and vision of the Department and underpin (CUE), FIRST offers an grants from a variety of funding bodies and opportunities exist within each of these, its teaching programmes. The results of the of Concept’ project and industrial organisations that have lead to the within the following technical areas: 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) unparalleled range of cutting- am completing my PhD in development of its international reputation affirmed our status for “world-leading and edge technologies and an ideal training environment for ambitious and state-of-the-art research facilities and >> Non-Destructive Evaluation internationally excellent” research, with the Europe’s largest electrical programmes. Home to the world’s first Xilinx >> Animal Ultrasound students to work closely with world leading ultrasonic engineers. Department being rated 1st in Scotland – power and energy research Chair in Digital Signal Processing, the Centre’s >> Transducers by a long way – and 3rd in the UK. group – the Institute for Energy research profile comprises the following four >> Industrial Process Control The Facility conducts revolutionary research into robotic inspection, structured areas. Exciting PhD and research >> Modelling and Advanced Software Our Research Groups microstructure testing, advanced imaging techniques and new and Environment within the opportunities exist within each of these: >> Sonar >> Centre for Excellence in Signal and Department. Originally from >> Biomedicine Image Processing sensor technologies. As part of the UK Research Centre in NDE >> Mobile Communications >> Materials Science for Ultrasonic Lisburn in Northern Ireland, >> Centre for Intelligent Dynamic (RCNDE – see www.rcnde.ac.uk), through supported EngD >> Broadband and Optical Networks applications Communications and PhD programmes, FIRST provides excellent opportunities I chose Strathclyde because of >> DSP Enabled Communications >> Centre for Microsystems and Photonics its world-class reputation for >> Plastic Electronics The Centre collaborates extensively with >> Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) to integrate world leading research into key industrial application other universities and industrial institutions, research and teaching. >> Industrial Control Centre (ICC) areas, including energy, oil and gas, aerospace and transport. In addition to opportunities in optical activities that are facilitated by a number >> Institute for Energy and Environment sub-systems and networking, advanced of nationally funded collaborative research My PhD relates to condition mobile and wireless communications, projects such as BIAS (www.biasweb. A Major Innovator and digital signal processing techniques, co.uk) and RCNDE (www.rcnde.ac.uk). In The Department is home to several unique monitoring and support systems plastic electronics is a recent addition to addition, CUE has recently established a and world-leading research facilities, An International Perspective Image Processing algorithms, architectures for the Power Industry. Using the Centre’s research portfolio. This is technology transfer laboratory dedicated to including the British Energy Advanced We have numerous international and applications. It conducts world-class artificial intelligence, I am an exciting enabling new technology with NDE research – Facility for Innovation and Diagnostics Centre and the UK’s only partnerships in Europe, the US, China, research in areas of critical importance to a multitude of potential applications. In Research into Structural Testing (FIRST) and EPSRC Wind Energy Systems Doctoral Malaysia, Singapore and India. With over the growth and success of the Information introducing learning into these combination with more mature platforms, all the Centre of Excellence in Coded Ultrasound Training Centre, specifically created 230 researchers from across the world, and Communications Age. The scope of systems so that they can adapt of the above technologies will have a major in partnership with the Universities of Virginia to enable the UK to meet its ambitious the Department has a vibrant international work ranges from concept development impact on the way we will live, work and and Southern California. renewable energy targets. Graduate School. State-of-the-art equipment to strategic issues and applications in and tune themselves over time. As entertain in the future. Research-led, with a £50 million and resources, such as Europe’s only key industrial sectors. Exciting research a result, they will alert engineers Industrial Control Centre research portfolio, the Department is power station simulator suite, combined opportunities exist with each of the Centre’s to health and performance issues Centre for Microsystems Internationally recognised for its supported by a variety of agencies and with teaching lead by world class scholars, five areas of expertise: and Photonics theoretical and applied control engineering research centres worldwide, and its success ensures the School is a dynamic, friendly and in real time. Through working in The Centre specialises in optoelectronic research, the Centre spans a range of in forming strong partnerships with Industry supportive environment for advanced study. >> Novel Algorithms for Signal and Image this field, I have the opportunity and photonic sensors and systems, active industrial sectors including Metals and has resulted in a prestigious scholarship Processing to travel worldwide, meet, and and passive photonic devices, MEMS, Manufacturing, Automotive and Marine, programme and an enviable record of OUR RESEARCH DEGREES >> Multimedia Systems and Image microsystems and free-space microphotonics. Water, Environment and Power, Renewable enterprise, entrepreneurship and research Opportunities exist within each of the six Processing discuss my work, with leading With over 20 years of research and Energy, Chemical and Petrochemical, commercialisation. We excel at knowledge research groups for MPhil, PhD and EngD >> Biomedical and Genomic Signal Processing figures in power and energy expertise in these fields, the Centre offers Aerospace and Defence. The primary focus exchange and technology transfer, study, and the Department welcomes >> MIMO Radar and Communications research and see first-hand the exciting and challenging opportunities for PhD of its research is on the development of developing and integrating novel cutting proposals for these all year round. Systems study within its four distinct research groups: system engineering methods and practical edge technologies across a range of sectors >> RF Signals and Systems practical application and impact algorithms for the control and optimisation in the local and global economies. Company Centre for Excellence in Signal of my research. >> Fibre Lasers and Photonics Components of complex and nonlinear systems. successes include Diagnostic Monitoring and Image Processing Opportunities include: Information Forensics >> MEMS and Microsystems Being at the forefront of its discipline, Systems (DMS), Elimpus Ltd and Industrial The Centre is internationally recognised and Security; Compressed Sensing; >> Photonic Sensors and Systems the Centre offers considerable opportunities Systems and Control (ISC) Ltd. for its research activities in Signal and Novel FPGA and DSP Architectures and >> Laser based materials testing for research and PhD study in: Performance 62 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of electronic & electrical engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 63
Assessment and Benchmarking of Control Contact is committed to developing the new wave of Semester 3 (June - Oct) public attitudes and acceptance, impact Systems; Non-linear Systems Advanced Professor Stephen McArthur highly skilled professionals needed to meet >> 2 mini-projects (each 8 wks in length) on the economy, cost, market regulation Dr Olimpo Anaya-Lara Control; Linear and Non-linear Predictive Deputy Head of Department (Research) the energy challenge. >> Industrial visits and impact on rate of deployment, Senior Lecturer in Electronic Control and Modelling; Stochastic Systems: t: +44 (0)141 548 4838 Ten prestigious EPSRC four-year >> Attendance at Wind Energy Conference sustainable development in developed & Electrical Engineering Power Plant Modelling; Embedded and e: [email protected] PhD studentships are on offer to top class and developing economies Real-time Systems; Adaptive Control Tuning; engineering and physical sciences graduates Years 2-4 Neural Networks; System Biology; Renewable Elaine Black for each of the next 4 years. Students will Students undertake a PhD project on Small Machine and Stand Alone Systems: Energy Systems; Aerospace, Automotive, Postgraduate Admissions Secretary receive a formal programme of training a topic of their choice within the wind design of mixed sources systems, stability, Process and Marine Control Applications; and t: +44 (0)141 548 2170 and research to develop and enhance their energy discipline. Project areas available control, impact on the rural economy Power Generation Systems. e: [email protected] technical interdisciplinary knowledge, and can include: broaden their understanding of the social, Demand Side Management: Institute for Energy political and economic contexts of wind Medium/Large Machine Design: wind power integration into power systems and Environment EPSRC Wind Energy Systems power. They benefit from a world-class study aerodynamics and blade design, generators The EPSRC International Review of Doctoral Training Centre environment. and variable speed drives, power Entry Requirements Engineering in the UK placed this Institute www.strath.ac.uk/windenergy The first year comprises formal classes electronics, control and load reduction >> Studentships are available to UK in the top five UK engineering groups in all aspects of wind technology, together and eligible EU citizens who have, for scientific excellence and industrial The EPSRC Wind Energy Systems with training in professional, business Reliability: failure rate analysis, condition or are about to obtain, a first-class relevance. As the largest electrical power Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) was and entrepreneurial skills, and research monitoring, proactive operation and Honours degree, or MSc qualification in a engineering and energy technology established to help develop the UK’s techniques and methodologies. Potential maintenance systems physical science or engineering discipline. Dr Olimpo Anaya-Lara is a senior university group in Europe, the Institute’s global position in the wind energy field PhD topics are explored with academic >> Studentships begin on 1 October each lecturer in the Department and a extensive research portfolio is underpinned and develop the leaders of tomorrow. It supervisors during this year, with the final Wind Farms: wake interaction, farm layout, year, cover University fees and offer core contributor to the UK’s first- by six core areas: brings together pioneering research and topic to be agreed for the start of Year 2. lightning protection, radar interference and a highly competitive stipend (maintenance advanced skills training to help the UK meet condition monitoring grant) for four years. ever EPSRC Wind Energy Systems >> Advanced Electrical Systems its ambitious renewable energy targets, and Semester 1 (Oct – Jan) >> Successful applicants will be invited for Doctoral Training Centre. His >> Pulsed Power and Electrical Materials address the widely accepted skills shortage in >> Socio-Economics of Energy Systems Off-Shore Location: sub-sea structures interview between March and June. research expertise is in the design >> Electrical Plant and Diagnostics this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector. >> Mechanical Systems and Turbine Design design, logistics of deployment, operational >> Applications are welcomed between of advanced control strategies for >> Renewable Energy Technologies The Centre draws on expertise from >> Wind Turbine Technology 1 research of maintenance 1 October – 31 August each year. >> Power Electronics, Drives and across the University, involving world >> Power Systems and Wind Integration 1 wind turbines, and their effective Energy Conversion class academics from a wide variety of >> Weekly guest lectures by invited Industry Wind Farm Design: offshore grids, high Contact integration and operation within >> Power Systems Analysis disciplines. It is housed within custom-built and Academic experts voltage AC and DC networks. Academic Enquiries power systems. He has published research facilities within the Department Professor Bill Leithead three technical books for teaching Strategically-focused research in each of of Electronic and Electrical Engineering’s Semester 2 (Jan – May) Wind Power Integration: grid connection t: +44(0)141 548 2408 purposes in this field, and his these is concentrated within world-class internationally recognised Institute for >> Wind Turbine Control codes, impact on voltage and frequency e: [email protected] centres of excellence closely matched to Energy and Environment. The Institute is the >> Wind Turbine Power Conversion stability, future power supply scenario visionary research in tackling industry and government requirements: largest academic centre of electrical power >> Wind Turbine Technology 2 planning, load management Admissions Enquiries technical barriers to the large-scale engineering and energy expertise in Europe. >> Power Systems and Wind Integration 2 Drew Smith, Administrator, integration of wind energy in the UK, >> Rolls-Royce University Technology Supported by over 30 key UK and global >> Weekly guest lectures by invited Industry Socio-Economics: impact on the t: +44 (0)141 548 2880 has received significant funding and Centre in Electrical Power Systems business and industry partners, the Centre and Academic experts environment, planning, e: [email protected] >> British Energy Advanced support from the UK government, Diagnostics Centre research councils and industry. >> ScottishPower Advanced Research Centre > > GSE Systems Power Station Working closely with the Principal’s Simulator Suite >> Robertson Trust Laboratory for Office and several University Electronic Sterilisation Technologies departments, Olimpo has led the >> Scottish and Southern Energy development of collaborative links in Research Centre Latin America. These have resulted >> EPSRC Wind Energy Systems Doctoral Training Centre in the University developing a strong partnership with the Inter-American Research opportunities with excellent Development Bank, leading to employment prospects in high-growth the establishment of Centres of sectors include: Renewable Energy; Distributed Generation Systems and Excellence in Renewable Energy Technologies; Electronic Pasteurisation in Mexico and Colombia. These and Sterilisation Technologies; Condition aim to facilitate interaction between Monitoring; Energy Management; Power academia, industry and government, Systems Protection, Control and Analysis; and address the complex Active Network Management; Pulsed Power; Power Electronics; Energy environmental, social and technical Scavenging; and, Intelligent Systems and challenges associated with the use Artificial Intelligence. of renewable energy technologies, The Institute also offers an EPSRC four- and their role within energy and year EngD programme in Nuclear Engineering, combining technical and management training, GSE Systems Simulator Suite climate change policy. with industry-based research. 64 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of electronic & electrical engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 65
TAUGHT COURSES Elective Classes allowing students to tailor their degree Semester 3 (June – Sept) power and renewable energy sectors. Apply online: >> Network Design, Performance and Rebecca Carter to match personal academic and career MSc candidates undertake a technical Employment prospects are excellent, www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Management PhD in Electronic objectives, followed by a three-month project in their chosen specialisation. with recent graduates operating in power >> Computer Control System Methods & Electrical Engineering project in semester 3. Arrangements exist to conduct these within engineering consultancy, global power utilities The Department offers a varied and dynamic >> Adaptive Digital Signal Processing a number of EU universities or with one of (generation, supply and distribution), the portfolio of specialist and industrially focused >> Mobile Communications Systems Semester 1 (Oct-Jan) the Department’s industrial partners. renewable energy sector and manufacturing. taught postgraduate degrees. All have full >> DSP Implementation Compulsory Classes accreditation from the professional body, the >> Communications Theory Course Duration Curriculum Institution of Engineering and Technology Semester 3 (June –Sept) >> Communication Networks 12 months The course structure, flexible in design, (IET), enabling students to progress towards MSc candidates conduct a project to >> Computer Technology and Modern comprises a mixture of compulsory and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. highlight the practical/research aspect of Programming Concepts 1 Entry Requirements elective classes in semesters 1 and 2, their chosen specialisation. Arrangements >> DSP Theory A minimum upper second-class honours allowing students to tailor their degree Communications, Control and Digital can be made for the practical work to be >> Multimedia Signal and Image Processing degree or equivalent overseas qualification to match personal academic and career signal Processing carried out at another EU university or with in a relevant engineering, computing objectives, followed by a three-month project Digital Multimedia and one of the Department’s industrial partners. Elective Classes or numerate science discipline, from a in semester 3. communication Systems >> Probability and Stochastic Processes recognised academic institution. Electrical Power Engineering Course Duration >> Fundamental Control Technology Semester 1 (Oct-Jan) with Business 12 months Compulsory Classes Electronic and Electrical Engineering Semester (Jan-May) Electrical Power Engineering >> Power Electronics and Control Entry Requirements Compulsory Classes with Business of Electrical Machines A minimum upper second-class honours >> Case Study Assignment MSc >> Electricity Markets and Power Communications, Control degree or equivalent overseas qualification I have recently completed my PhD >> Mobile Communications Systems System Economics and Digital Signal Processing in a relevant engineering or numerate thesis as part of the SUPERGEN >> Computer Technology and Modern This full-time course recognises the >> Instrumentation and Condition Monitoring MSc science discipline, from a recognised Energy Storage Consortium, which Programming Concepts 2 need for graduates skilled to address the academic institution. >> Network Design, Performance world’s major issues in electrical energy Elective Classes This full-time course covers the theoretical and consists of researchers from the and Management and power systems. It offers an integrated >> Regulation in Network Industries practical aspects of communications theory Universities of Strathclyde, Bath, St >> DSP Implementation programme targeted at graduates >> Computer Technology and Modern and networks, fundamental control technology Digital Multimedia Andrews and Surrey. My work was concerned with the design, operation and Programming Concepts 1 and digital signal processing (DSP) and Communication Systems Elective Classes analysis of power supply systems, power >> Power Systems Analysis and Operation Encompassing topics critical to the MSc focused on the use of high power >> Adaptive Digital Signal Processing plant, renewables and industrial electrical >> Protection Systems Information and Communications Age, supercapacitors (energy storage >> Control of Industrial Processes equipment, and liberalisation of the power graduates will gain an advanced knowledge This full-time course recognises the need systems) in electric vehicles; other >> Computer Control System Methods supply industry. Semester 2 (Jan-May) and understanding of the communications, for graduates skilled in the new multimedia >> Image Processing The course provides the advanced Compulsory Classes consortium members investigated control and DSP domains, enabling them technologies which are revolutionising >> Information Transmission and Security level of education required for highly >> Case Study Assignment to capitalise on employment opportunities the way we live and work. Graduates will grid applications, modelling and >> Simulation and Design Software for DSP rewarding, well paid and exciting careers >> Advanced Power Systems Analysis within a diverse range of industries: be able to analyse, design, deploy and chemistry of supercapacitors and and Control in the fast moving and high growth electrical and Design telecommunications, industrial control, maintain digital multimedia information >> Advanced Power System Protection of lithium-ion batteries. The cross- seismic signal processing, aerospace, off- and systems and networks, playing a key >> High Voltage Technology onshore oil industry, mining, manufacturing role in the evolving digital multimedia disciplinary nature of this group and computer industries, software, hardware, communications industry, meant that I had the opportunity to Elective Classes > electronic and IT user companies. The course brings together multimedia consider the broader implications of > Power Systems Electromagnetic Several major multinational concepts and standards, wireless and Compatibility organisations target the Department for fixed broadband communication systems my work from many different angles. >> Electronics for Energy Control recruitment purposes, including British and protocols, multimedia programming >> Computer Technology and Modern Energy, Siemens and Texas Instruments. concepts, Internet and web applications, Following on from my PhD Programming Concepts 2 and programming paradigms. These >> Computer Control System Methods Curriculum foundations are unified through system research, I have recently joined >> Wind Power Technology Semester 1 (OCT-JAN) design issues within taught classes, a project, as a research fellow, >> Communications Theory self-directed case study assignments and funded by the Technology Strategy Semester 3 (June – Sept) >> Fundamental Control Technology project work. MSc candidates conduct a project to >> DSP Theory The potential applications of, and Board, working at Strathclyde with highlight the practical/research aspect >> Probability and Stochastic Processes career opportunities within multimedia and members of Ford Motor Company of their chosen specialisation. >> Communications Networks communications are widespread, spanning and Scottish and Southern Energy Arrangements can be made for the practical business, commerce, education, health and work to be carried out at another EU Semester 2 (JAN-MAY) entertainment. Several major organisations to explore the impact of charging university or with one of the Department’s This semester comprises a mixture of target the Department for recruitment electric vehicles on the grid. industrial partners. compulsory and elective classes, offered purposes and our graduates have had Through Strathclyde I have made to enable candidates to specialise in considerable success in the job market, Course Duration specific aspects of communications, control gaining positions such as Operations many contacts in industry and with 12 months and digital signal processing (DSP). Director of Motorola and being a founding other universities, allowing me to Director of Nallatech Ltd. expand my research in exciting Entry Requirements Compulsory Classes A minimum upper second-class honours new directions. >> Case Study Assignment Curriculum degree or equivalent overseas qualification >> Control of Industrial Processes The course structure, flexible in design, in electronic and electrical engineering or >> Simulation and Design Software for DSP comprises a mixture of compulsory and a related subject, from a recognised and Control elective classes in semesters 1 and 2, academic institution. 66 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of mechanical engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 67
Electronic and Electrical >> Computer Technology and Modern Department of Engineering Programming Concepts MSc >> Instrumentation and Condition Monitoring >> Multimedia Signal and Image Processing Mechanical Engineering This full-time course is specially designed >> Adaptive Digital Signal Processing for students who wish to pursue advanced >> Control of Industrial Processes www.strath.ac.uk/mecheng studies across the broad range of subjects >> DSP Implementation Fact File: ENGINEERING OUTER SPACE relevant to electronic and electrical >> Communications Networks The Department’s leading-edge research engineering. Its unique flexible structure >> Power Electronics and Control of spans a variety of length from understanding allows you to select classes from the range Electrical Machines the behaviour of nano-fluids for future medical of postgraduate courses taught within >> Fundamental Control Theory devices to designing large ocean power the Department, to meet your academic >> Regulation in Network Industries systems for renewable energy supply and our interests and career aspirations. >> Computer Control System Methods industrial collaborations encompass a wide Classes available include power >> Wind Power Technology range of key engineering sectors including systems development, communications >> Protection Systems energy, health, aerospace and transportation. networks, control theory and renewable >> Technology and Market Interaction The Department hosts the Energy energy technologies, offering a wide range Systems Research Unit (ESRU), incorporating of career opportunities, both in the UK and Semester 3 (June – Sept) the Building Research Establishment Trust overseas, for graduates of this course. MSc candidates undertake a small Centre of Excellence in Energy Utilisation, the Recent graduates have joined research project in their chosen specialisation. Advanced Space Concepts Laboratory and the electrical supply industries, Arrangements exist to conduct these within a MultiScale Flows Research Group. Close links telecommunications and defence, number of EU universities or with one of the with industry through contract research and consulting, design and manufacturing Department’s industrial partners. industrial consultancy are enhanced by an companies, healthcare, IT and aerospace. Industrial Advisory Group on which local and Course Duration national companies are represented. Courses Curriculum 12 months for industry are also offered, principally in The Advanced Space Concepts Laboratory is based in the Semester 1 and 2 the areas of Energy Systems and Pressure Classes in Semesters 1 and 2 cover Entry Requirements Systems Design. Department of Mechanical Engineering and is home to some theoretical and practical aspects of the main A minimum upper second-class honours The Department is one of the biggest of the UK’s leading space engineers carrying out frontier disciplines. A Case Study Assignment in degree or equivalent overseas qualification and best such departments in the UK. research on visionary space systems. Research projects Semester 2 involves the completion of a in electronic and electrical engineering or Successive Research Assessment Exercise technical project and introduces candidates a related subject, from a recognised (RAE) ratings place the Department in the underway include investigating how the orbits of very large – to research and/or experimental techniques. academic institution. top 10 in the UK. In the RAE 2008, over and very small – spacecraft could pave the way for radically Classes may be chosen from an extensive 50% of the Department’s research was rated new technologies and services such as massively increasing list which includes: Contact for MSc Courses ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. Elaine Black Our academic staff and researchers hold space telecommunications capacity or enabling continuous >> Advanced Power System Analysis Postgraduate Admissions Secretary qualifications from major universities around environmental monitoring of the arctic. and Design t: +44 (0)141 548 2170 the world, publish research in the leading >> Communications Theory e: [email protected] international journals and give invited lectures at international conferences. materials and structures into practical and computational fluid dynamics, materials, RESEARCH CLUSTERS useful engineering industry solutions. mechanics and latterly auto-associative Engineering Science neural networks. Its scope includes Scholarship Programme Engineering Science deals with complicated Engineering Systems fundamental studies into the loading engineering situations in which a number of This encompasses the development and conditions that exist in arthritic wrists, The Department boasts the largest Student Scholarship Programme in the UK, with competing causes lead to manifold effects. application of new approaches to structural applied studies to improve the function competitive scholarships available for UK, EU and overseas applicants and students. Both scale effects and the conditions of mechanics and dynamics, power generation, and design of vascular stents and the For further details, contact Elaine Black. practice are important, and in that it often differs heat, mass and fluid transfer. New development of practical assistive Royal College Prestigious Awards from the natural sciences. In Engineering techniques are applied to the development technology devices that can be used to Open to all well-qualified overseas applicants joining any of the Department’s Science at Strathclyde we ask ourselves what and optimisation of sustainable engineering open packages.The work is supported by full-time MSc programmes. Scholars receive a bursary of up to £2,000. we can create that is useful, given the laws of systems in the targeted areas of: grants awarded by DTI/ EPSRC, Faraday physics and other practical constraints. Partnership, Arthritis Research Campaign, Department Scholarships for Russia >> Energy and Environment: Research Furlong Foundation, Terumo Vascutek, Open to all well-qualified applicants from the Russian Federation joining any of Engineering Mechanics goals include improving the accuracy of and the European Commission. the Department’s full time MSc programmes. Awards of up to £2,000 are available. Research encompasses computational the mathematical models and numerical mechanics, CAE, mechanics and dynamics methods used to represent building heat, >> Aerospace and Transportation: Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) of structures, impact and crash worthiness, mass and power flow; and applying Work spans a range of length Open to all well-qualified UK and EU students joining any of the Department’s pressurised systems, bioengineering, simulation to optimise energy component scales from experimental low speed full time MSc programmes. Scholars’ tuition fees are paid in full. experimental analysis, elasticity, inelastic performance and energy efficiency. Staff aerodynamics to hypersonics and space. behaviour of solids and structures, are also actively researching energy Our aerodynamics activities focus on ScottishPower/Iberdrola Fundacion Scholarships probabilistic methods, properties of utilisation and demand side management the development of flow visualisation The scholarships, available for MSc study and PhD research, focus on the fields of energy materials, advanced composites technology, and control, and low carbon and methods and computational modelling of and environment. They are open to UK and Spanish undergraduate students, offering fracture mechanics, stability of structural renewable energy systems. hypersonic flows for re-entry. Our space payment of tuition fees and a £1,200 monthly living allowance for the duration of study. elements and systems. In Engineering activities focus on the orbital dynamics of Mechanics at Strathclyde, the key aim is to >> Health Engineering: Research solar sail spacecraft and the distributed channel the results of the fundamentals of encompasses numerical analysis, control of swarms of micro-spacecraft. 68 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of mechanical engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 69
The programme of Aerospace research diesel engines, and an autoclave facility requirements of the IMechE and provides >> Metals and Alloys is funded by EPSRC, the EU and with pressure capacity of 10 bar and a route to Chartered Engineer status. >> Light Weight Structures did you knoW? collaborative projects with DSTL, temperatures up to 650°C for composite Benefits for students include: >> Machine Dynamics EADS Astrium Ltd and the European specimen manufacture. >> Mathematical Modelling in Engineering T he MSc in Power Plant Space Agency. >> flexible and tailored learning to suit Science Engineering offers part-time UNDERTAKING A RESEARCH DEGREE individual needs and interests >> Pressurised Systems study, ideally suited for FACILITIES The Department welcomes research >> the development of critical and >> Systems Engineering 1 The Department’s large-scale laboratory proposals from applicants wishing to analytical skills for problem-solving, >> Systems Engineering 2 those already working in facilities for teaching and research include: undertake an MPhil or PhD degree in areas creative and innovative abilities the industry. This is the first relevant to our research expertise. For more based on the theoretical and practical Students may also opt to take a different course of its type in Scotland. >> 1.5m low-speed wind tunnel information or to apply online, please see: knowledge acquired combination of classes to suit their needs, For more information visit >> 0.9m environmental wind tunnel www.strath.ac.uk/courses/research >> the ability to critically source, analyse, subject to availability. www.strath.ac.uk/gse/ppe >> solar simulator evaluate, synthesise and utilise >> materials testing machines Contact information relevant to system/ Course Duration >> facilities for carrying out vibration and Christina Rossi components performance assessment MSc: 12 months full-time shock tests to British and ISO standards t: +44 (0)141 548 2846 and the design process PgDip/PGCert: 9 months full-time. >> the latest techniques for diagnosing e: [email protected] >> business and management modules seminars presented by visiting experts from PgDip/PgCert: Normally a first degree, but machinery condition from vibration signals providing transferable skills—a key Entry Requirements the UK and overseas. other applicants will be considered. >> anechoic chamber requirement to attain Chartered Engineer MSc: First- or second-class Honours >> polymer processing laboratory with (CEng) status1 degree, or equivalent, in engineering or Technical Modules Some funded studentships may be available state-of-the-art equipment TAUGHT COURSES physical science. >> Power Plant Systems for MSc or PgDip candidates. Please contact >> specialised optical strain measurement Apply online: Course Structure PgDip/PgCert: Normally a first degree in a >> Electrical Power Systems the Faculty for details. facility with data logging and instrumentation. www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Students will have the opportunity to select relevant subject, but other applicants will be >> Energy Resources and Policy up to nine technical/specialist advanced considered if they have equivalent industrial >> Advanced Boiler Technologies 1 Careers The Department also houses an Advanced Mechanical Engineering mechanical engineering classes, plus three experience. >> Advanced Boiler Technologies 2 There are recognised skills shortages in the advanced analytical transmission electron Power Plant Technologies business/management modules which are >> Environmental Performance and Power Generation sector which this course microscope and a scanning electron Renewable Energy Systems and the necessary to satisfy the key requirements to Scholarships Related Technologies aims to redress. The course has been microscope, together with vacuum and environment (part of the Faculty achieve Chartered Engineer status. Some funded studentships may be available >> Materials for Power Plant developed with companies and organisations air melting furnaces, a rolling mill, 200-ton sustainable Engineering Programme, Teaching combines academic and for MSc or PgDip candidates. Please see >> Plant Safety and Environment including Doosan Babcock, Mott MacDonald, press, continuous casting equipment, a see pg 32 for details) industrial lectures, with on-site visits to www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships ScottishPower, Jacobs UK, Sinclair Knight range of mechanical testing machines, industry and seminars presented by visiting for details. Generic Modules Merz, Scottish Enterprise and the Industrial X-ray diffraction facilities, soft X-ray experts from the UK and overseas. It In addition, students take three generic and Power Association. spectrometers, scanning calorimeters, and Advanced Mechanical Engineering is recommended that technical classes Careers modules, from the following, which meet a wide range of chemical analysis and MSc/PgDip/PgCert are taken with an aerospace, energy or Mechanical Engineers are in demand employers’ requirements for comprehensive Contact for Taught Courses metallurgy facilities. materials theme as follows: across the engineering sectors, including oil engineering skills, and satisfy key requirements Christina Rossi More recent acquisitions are a high- This course provides high calibre and gas, energy, aerospace, manufacturing to reach Chartered Engineer status: t: +44 (0)141 548 2846 speed digital imaging system, a DANTEC 2D engineering graduates with an in-depth Aerospace and process industries. Therefore the career e: [email protected] transient PIV system, a fully-instrumented technical understanding of advanced >> Advanced Topics in Fluid prospects of graduates are excellent due >> Design Management machinery condition monitoring testbed mechanical engineering topics, together Systems Engineering to the current skills shortage. This course >> Project Management for IC engines, a computer-controlled with transferable business and >> Aerodynamic Performance meets the needs for graduate engineers >> Environmental Impact and Sustainability testing machine specially configured for management skills sought by employers. >> Aerodynamic Propulsion Systems who want to develop the advanced skills >> Information Management polymers, testbeds for spark ignition and The course satisfies further learning >> Light Weight Structures required to meet Chartered Engineer status. >> Finance >> Machine Dynamics >> Risk Management >> Mathematical Modelling in Engineering Science Power Plant Technologies Successful completion of five instructional >> Spaceflight Mechanics MSc/PgDip/PgCert modules leads to the award of a >> Systems Engineering 1 Postgraduate Certificate. Successful >> Systems Engineering 2 This course has been developed with completion of 10 instructional modules leads industrialists to address skills shortages in to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. Energy the power generation sector. With input from >> Advanced Topics in Fluid across the engineering disciplines, it provides Individual Project Systems Engineering students with in-depth training in the operation MSc students also undertake an individual >> Electrical Power Systems of conventional, renewable and nuclear power project which allows the study of a selected >> Energy Modelling and Monitoring plants. It is particularly relevant for graduates topic in depth and demonstrates the application >> Energy Resources and Policy wishing to work in the power generation of learning from the course. This may be >> Machinery Diagnosis and industry and the businesses that support it, or an industry-based project or one aligned to Condition Monitoring for employees already working in this field. engineering research at Strathclyde. >> Mathematical Modelling in Engineering Science Course Structure Course Duration >> Renewable Energy Systems The course consists of technical and generic MSc: 12 months full-time >> Systems Engineering 1 skills instructional modules. Technical classes PgDip: 9 months full-time >> Systems Engineering 2 provide an overview of power plant operations and in-depth knowledge of power plant Entry Requirements Materials functions, maintenance and optimisation. MSc: First- or second-class Honours >> Ceramic and Polymer Engineering; Teaching combines academic and industrial degree, or equivalent, in engineering Engineering Composites lectures, with on-site visits to industry and or physical science. 70 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of naval architecture and marine engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 71
Department of Centre for Marine Hydrodynamics experimental research is carried out in the Building on its existing strength in Hydrodynamics Laboratory. did you knoW? hydrodynamics of ships and offshore Naval Architecture structures, the Centre focuses on EFD Marine Design, Operation Y In the 2008 Research (experimental fluid dynamics) and CFD and Human Factors Assessment Exercise NA-ME was (computational fluid dynamics) research. The This group’s activities include multi criteria and Marine Engineering Centre operates the Kelvin Hydrodynamics ship design optimisation techniques for the top-rated department in its laboratory and is developing a variety improving producibility and subdivision Unit of Assessment in Scotland. www.strath.ac.uk/na-me of innovative experimental techniques, layout, and improved understanding of including techniques for investigation of human factors in design and operation The Department of Naval Architecture and unsteady resistance, determination of fluid Y T he Department has a Sigma Marine Engineering (NA-ME) has a long forces on damaged vessels, generation of Contact 33 training yacht, available for history of offering high-quality courses in freak waves, and hydrodynamic performance Thelma Will Naval Architecture and its related subjects. of marine renewable energy devices. t: +44 (0)141 548 4913 use by students and staff for NA-ME has staff expertise covering all Research is supported by a range of bodies e: [email protected] cruising and racing. areas of Naval Architecture, Ship Design, including EU and EPSRC. Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, High-Speed and Small Craft Design. Marine Structures and The Department’s teaching and research Reliability Centre TAUGHT COURSES infrastructure is well- developed: students Research is focused on efficient and improved Apply online: have access to laboratory and computing strength and response modelling of offshore www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate Instructional classes offered during the two facilities unparalleled in university terms, and ship structural components and systems. semesters, include modules, such as: as well as a racing yacht. Methods for rational selection of partial safety Marine Engineering NA-ME is located in its own building, the factors, often in conjunction with inspection Marine Technology* >> Advanced Marine Engineering Henry Dyer Building, which contains lecture quality and timing, for structures degrading Offshore Floating Systems >> Marine Engineering Simulation theatres, computing and study areas, and through fatigue and corrosion are investigated. Offshore Renewable Energy* and Modelling a large design office. Experiment facilities Ship and Offshore Structures >> Energy Management Systems include the Hydrodynamics Laboratory Ship Safety Research Centre Subsea Engineering >> Inspection and Survey (located at the West of Scotland Science SSRC is already acknowledged Technical Management of Ship Operations >> Maritime Safety and Risk Park), equipped with the largest university internationally as the leading centre on ship >> Waterborne Transportation Systems ship model experiment tank in the UK (76m x stability and safety. Efforts to promote a * part of the Faculty Sustainable Engineering >> Design Management 4.6m x 2.4m), as well as a small towing/wave- safety culture in the design and operation Programme, see pg 32 for course details >> Project Work and Project Management making tank (25m x 1.5m x 1.0m), and a of ships have elevated safety-related >> Environmental Impact and Sustainability diesel engine test facility located in the Henry research to top priority, thus providing new Course Duration >> Information Management Dyer Building. opportunities for growth. The Centre is MSc: 12 months full-time >> Risk Management Powerful state-of-the-art software developing research in Design for Safety to PgDip: 9 months full-time >> Finance developed in-house and excellent effectively combine national and European commercial software tools are supported by research efforts to target safety as a life- Contact for Taught Courses Students with a lesser knowledge of marine extensive computing laboratory facilities. The cycle issue for all safety-critical ship types. e: [email protected] engineering may be required to take the University can also offer a large selection following modules instead of some of those of other facilities, including materials testing Sustainable Marine listed above: and fluid mechanics laboratories, a wind Engineering Group Marine Engineering tunnel, an advanced machine-tool laboratory Hydrodynamics lab This group focuses on environmental impact MSc/PgDip >> Ship Power Systems and Design and a CAD Centre. of ship design, construction and operations, >> Marine Environment Protection and Safety addressing areas such as marine exhaust gas This programme allows graduate engineers >> Marine Transmission and RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT emission reduction, efficient machinery and or those from related disciplines to specialise Propulsion Systems NA-ME is a highly active research Research Council (EPSRC), EU, and the NA-ME attracts researchers and visiting systems, engine combustion and simulation, in, or convert to, Marine Engineering. Marine department, with world-leading expertise UK government. The Department makes academics from a wide range of prestigious alternative fuel, eg. bio-fuels application in Engineering is concerned with the design, Careers in a number of areas. Our main research a significant contribution to national, institutions worldwide. Strong collaborative ships, fuel-cell technologies for ships, ballast construction, installation, and support Graduates are prepared for openings interests lie in: European and international policy-making research links with UK and overseas water treatment, and marine oil pollution. The of the systems and equipment onboard in a wide range of challenging and in marine technology research and its universities provide the basis for continuous experimental research activities of the group marine vehicles, with particular emphasis rewarding careers in the marine and >> ship stability and safety application through the participation of interchange between research staff and are carried out in the Marine Engineering on propulsion and control systems. High related industries. These include marine >> marine hydrodynamics members of staff in research bodies students. Recent visitors include more than Laboratory which houses a diesel engine efficiency and low environmental impact of engineering machinery and system design, >> marine structures including the Foresight Transport Panel, 20 academics from renowned universities all test-bed contained in an acoustic cell. As part marine engines are the key factors in assuring surveying, technical superintendence, >> ocean engineering the EPSRC College, the EU Research around the world. of a collaborative research programme within economical operation and environmental project management, safety management, >> marine engineering and Development Coordination Group, Staff are internationally recognised for the Faculty of Engineering, supported by protection in maritime transportation, which support services, classification societies and >> emerging technologies and WEGEMT (an association of 43 EU their expertise in the safety of ships and the University and BP shipping, a 5kW solid has important implications for both economic consultancy services. >> marine renewable energy universities involved in Marine Technology marine installations, reliability of marine oxide fuel cell test platform is currently being success and environmental impact. and alternative fuels and Related Sciences). Department staff structures, advanced structural analysis, installed in the laboratory. are also involved in major international offshore engineering, marine environment Curriculum Offshore Floating Systems Students studying for an MPhil (1 year) or bodies including the International Standards sustainability, ship hydrodynamics and Marine Renewable Energy Group The programme has three components MSc/PgDip PhD (3 years) may carry out their research in Organisation, the International Maritime computer applications. This group integrates and develops existing as follows: any of these areas. Organisation, the Offshore Structures Code, NA-ME research activities are focused activities in offshore wind/current/wave With the world-wide search for offshore Our staff participate in a wide range the International Towing Tank Conference through three research centres and three energy within the Department, and links with >> Instructional Modules oil and gas moving into increasingly of research projects and networks funded and the International Ship and Offshore research groups: other departments in Strathclyde/Glasgow >> Group Project hostile areas of ocean and deep and ultra- by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Structures Congress. and throughout Scotland. The group’s >> Individual Project (MSc only) deep water, floating systems are becoming 72 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 department of naval architecture and marine engineering | FACULTY OF engineering | 73
more widely used. Floating systems must Careers >> Reliability-based Structural Design Technical Management be designed and built to withstand harsh Graduates will be well-prepared for and Plated Structures of Ship Operations Raul Meza environments with innovative methods a challenging career in all sectors of >> Ultimate Strength of Ship and MSc/PgDip MSc in Subsea Engineering and techniques being adopted to develop offshore engineering dealing not only with Shell Structures robust as well as economically efficient and offshore floating systems but also fixed >> Computational Modelling and This programme is designed to give safe structures. marine structures. Approximation in Structural Mechanics graduate engineers and well-qualified In meeting these challenges, concern for >> Computational Modelling of Non-linear sea-going personnel an opportunity the environment is of increasing importance. Problems in Structural Mechanics to acquire the knowledge and skills This programme is designed for Ship and Offshore Structures >> Materials Engineering required for technical ship management. The course is specific to the topic, and is graduate engineers or those from related MSc/PgDip The programme develops an in-depth disciplines. It provides students with practical Careers understanding of those subjects essential very relevant for job prospects when I return knowledge of offshore floating systems, This programme was developed following There is currently a shortage of Naval for effective and efficient management of to Mexico. I like the location in the city centre their conceptions, design and installation, an increase in demand for design engineers Architects and Structural Engineers. ships and fleets, which is of vital importance and there is a lot of transport available. I also with a sound basis of mathematical and who can design and assess new ships The graduates from this programme will to the shipping industry with 90% of world engineering fundamentals. and offshore structures. It is designed for find jobs with oil and gas firms, classification trade being carried by sea. like the facilities in the sport centre and the graduate engineers or those from related societies and consultancy firms dealing With in-depth knowledge in ship library. The city centre is beautiful and there Curriculum disciplines who will be introduced to ultimate with ship and offshore design. operations, graduates of the course The programme has three components strength, fatigue and design concepts for will be capable of making significant are always many places to go after class. as follows: structural components of ships and offshore contributions to the industry as technical floating systems. The programme will provide Subsea Engineering ship superintendents/managers.. >> Instructional Modules students with knowledge of material behaviour MSc/PgDip >> Group Project together with factors influencing the dynamic Curriculum >> Individual Project (MSc only) behaviour of offshore installations. This programme is designed for graduate The programme has three components engineers or those from related disciplines as follows: Instructional classes offered during the Curriculum who wish to acquire advanced knowledge on two semesters, include modules, such as: The programme has three components subsea systems, their conceptions, design >> Instructional Modules as follows: and installation. These include systems and >> Group Project >> Inspection and Survey equipment such as pipelines, wellheads, >> Individual Project (MSc only) >> Maritime Safety and Risk >> Instructional Modules drilling rigs and riser and mooring systems. >> Design and Construction of FPSOs >> Group Project As oil is required to be extracted in Instructional classes offered during >> Risers and Mooring Lines >> Individual Project (MSc only) deeper and rougher seas new demands the two semesters, include modules, >> Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installations continue to be imposed on design such as: >> Offshore Engineering Practice Instructional classes offered during the two development as well as new installation and >> Finite Element Analysis of Floating semesters, include modules, such as: inspection techniques. >> Waterborne Transportation Systems Structures >> Maritime Law, Contracts and Insurance >> Modelling and Optimisation in Design >> Risers and Mooring Lines Curriculum >> Maritime Safety and Risk >> Advanced Marine Structures >> Dynamics of Ships and Floating The programme has three components >> Maritime Regulatory Framework >> Theory and Practice of Marine CFD Offshore Structures as follows: >> Inspection and Survey >> Energy Management Systems >> Instructional Modules >> Systems Availability and Maintenance >> Group Project >> Shipping Practices and Management >> Individual Project (MSc only) Careers Instructional classes offered during the two There is a great demand for well-qualified semesters, include modules, such as: technical ship superintendents/managers. Graduates will be able to make a valuable >> Inspection and Survey contribution to the currently booming >> Maritime Safety and Risk shipping industry. Employment opportunities >> Risers and Mooring Lines are also available in ship insurance firms. >> Marine Pipelines >> Subsea Systems and Installation Entry Requirements >> Offshore Engineering Practice For the above MSc courses: BEng with >> Subsurface Technology second-class Honours or equivalent >> Design and Construction of FPSOs qualification. Applicants with marginally >> Dynamics of Floating Offshore Installation lower qualifications will be considered for >> Theory and Practice of Marine CFD a PgDip. Applicants with other qualifications >> Computational Free Surface will be considered on an individual basis. Hydrodynamics Funding Careers Postgraduate Diploma students from EU There is a great demand for graduates from countries may be able to get fees-only this programme who find jobs in oil and gas support from Student Awards Agency for companies, subsea system manufacturing Scotland (www.saas.gov.uk). Applications firms, classification societies, firms should be made to the Department in the specialising in riser and mooring analysis, first instance. and marine consultancies. 74 | university of strathclyde postgraduate prospectus 2011 FACULTY OF engineering | 75
National Centre for Notes Prosthetics and Orthotics www.strath.ac.uk/prosthetics RESEARCH FACT FILE The National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics (NCPO) has a wide network of collaborative links with other departments in the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and also with clinical and research facilities across the UK and overseas. The Department’s purpose-built facilities allow flexibility to address the needs of different research projects. We have a range of equipment, including fully equipped workshops, an environmental-controlled laboratory, pressure measurement and scanning systems, rapid prototyping facilities and a respiratory gas monitoring system.
RESEARCH The NCPO has an active and expanding research portfolio of fundamental and applied research projects. Staff members have collaborative national and international links and attract research income from a variety of sources such as governments, Dr Margrit Meier (NCPO) & Dr Rebecca Lunn (Civil Engineering) charities and research councils.
NPCO’s research activities are grouped A multidisciplinary team has been awarded a £200,000 grant to under main themes: develop research proposals on how to improve the biological and
>> Clinical Activities mechanical performance of prosthetic limbs. Approximately half >> Development and evaluation of the 62,000 people living with limb loss in the UK are affected of clinical techniques >> Evaluation of prosthetic and orthotic by skin infections or irritation thought to be caused by bacteria interventions in the prosthetic liners that separate a prosthetic limb from the >> Development and evaluation of outcome measures skin. The team will collect data on the microbial populations >> Quality of Life present in a number of liners from users who have experienced >> Products >> Clinical evaluation tools skin infections and those who have had no problems. Experts >> Components will image and compare the size and location of microbial >> Technologies >> Clinical simulation for prescription populations using electron microscopy; model the growth of >> Shape capture bacteria and investigate the behaviour of bacteria in porous
UNDERTAKING A RESEARCH DEGREE materials with the long-term aim of designing new technologies, We welcome suitably-qualified individuals including antimicrobial lining materials. from a variety of disciplines to pursue research leading to the degrees of MRes, MPhil or PhD. Some degrees can be completed on either a full-time or part-time did you knoW? basis on- and off-site.
Contact The National Centre is redeveloping its MSc by distance learning Dr Margrit Meier programme, which will be available for applications in 2011. Director of Research Visit www.strath.ac.uk/prosthetics for up-to-date course information. t: +44 (0)141 548 3691 e: [email protected]