Master of Engineering (Meng) Distance Learning Degree Qualification

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Master of Engineering (MEng) Distance learning degree qualification

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Qualification details Modules Exploring mathematics (MS221) Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 2 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 Examination This integrated masters degree course in engineering builds on For a full list of modules available, please refer Exploring mathematics builds on the concepts and techniques to our website, www.openuniversity.edu. in Using mathematics (MST121) and uses the same software. undergraduate study and offers you an opportunity to fulfil the It looks at questions underlying some of those techniques, educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The Assessment key such as why particular patterns occur in mathematical EMA = End-of-module assessment solutions and how you can be confident that a result is true. MEng course aims to meet professional development needs as specified It introduces the role of reasoning and offers opportunities to iCMA = Interactive computer marked assessment by the Engineering Council and relevant engineering institutions in the UK investigate mathematical problems. TMA = Tutor-marked assignment Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Engineering: mechanics, materials, design Engineering the future (T174) (T207) This qualification is accredited for Career relevance and Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 1 Credits: 60 at Undergraduate Level 2 Chartered Engineer status by the employability Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 Examination Assessment: 7 TMAs, 1 Examination This qualification will help you to develop your skills in and the Chartered Institution of Building This key introductory Level 1 course examines the Engineering is about extending society’s horizons by engineering, as well as a range of transferable skills, range of human activity that is ’engineering‘, from design solving technical problems – from meeting basic needs for Services Engineers (CIBSE). A pathway such as: the ability to use specialist knowledge to solve concepts to the manufacture of products. It introduces food and shelter to generating wealth by trade. Engineers through our MEng is also accredited by problems creatively; effective communication skills; project the context in which engineers operate –including issues prefer to see difficulties as challenges or opportunities – the Institution of Mechanical Engineers management skills; the ability to turn concepts into reality; such as product safety and patent law – and looks at they appear to be solving problems, but they’re actually a professional approach to your work. (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering current engineering practice. It considers some of the creating solutions: an altogether more imaginative activity. and Technology (IET). The knowledge and practical experience you gain during developments in engineering methods and applications In exploring how technical solutions are created, this your postgraduate studies mean you'll be well placed that will shape the future. The course is ideal if you are course combines the mechanics of solids and fluids with Planning your study to take advantage of the many senior engineering and considering studying engineering at higher levels and wish the structure and properties of materials. technology employment opportunities available at home For this qualification you need to complete our Bachelor to acquire more specialised skills. and abroad. At the same time, you'll be developing of Engineering (Honours) (B65) and to complete an Design for engineers (T218) capabilities that are highly prized by employers in a variety additional 120 credits at postgraduate level. Your honours Engineering: professions, practice and skills 1 of other sectors, where your logical thinking, numeracy degree will contribute 360 credits towards the 480 credits (T176) Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 2 skills, and team working abilities will be in demand. required for the qualification. Assessment: To be confirmed You must complete the postgraduate part of your MEng Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 1 Modules In a new module available from October 2013, you’ll learn studies within four years of the date your honours degree Assessment: To be confirmed Once you have completed our Bachelor of Engineering about the process of designing, about how designs are was awarded. If you are unable to complete your MEng (Honours) (B65) you must complete an additional 120 In this module (planned from February 2014) you’ll take conceived, presented and developed, as well as basic studies within this time, there is instead our Postgraduate credits at postgraduate level. Complete 90 credits from a the first steps in planning your personal development to principles of mechanics and materials that are required by Diploma in Engineering (E22), which has no time limit for range of modules in technology, computing, mathematics gain the experience and skills that lead to professional the engineering designer. completion. and science and then complete the compulsory 30 credit engineering status. An engineering topic will be used as module, Team Engineering. The following pages introduce the basis for learning development and consideration of Engineering: professions, practice and skills 2 the modules of the Bachelor of Engineering and the issues in engineering. You’ll gain practical skills invaluable (T276) compulsory MEng module. for an engineering degree: taking measurements; analysing data; seeking and evaluating information; Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 2 modelling; problem-solving; and design for decision- Assessment: To be confirmed making. A new module available from October 2013. Using mathematics (MST121) Innovation: designing for a sustainable future Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 1 (T307) Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 CMA, 1 Examination Credits: 60 at Undergraduate Level 3 This broad, enjoyable introduction to university-level Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 EMA mathematics assumes some prior knowledge, as described on our MathsChoices website. The course How do successful innovations emerge? How do shows how mathematics can be applied to answer some designers, technologists, managers and end-users create key questions from science, technology, and everyday and develop new ideas, designs and inventions? How life. You will study a range of fundamental techniques, are these translated into marketable products? This including calculus, recurrence relations, matrices and course examines these questions, but its concerns go vectors and statistics, and use integrated specialist beyond innovation just for commercial and competitive mathematical software to solve problems. advantage. It also looks at whether and how innovation

can be directed towards ensuring a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable future. You'll work on a project either individually or in a team that makes use of FAQs the ideas and methods taught in the course. This course is fully accessible even if you do not have a technical background. Can I study in any country? How do you work towards a Structural integrity: designing against failure This course is not available in all countries. Please use the qualification? Course Finder menu at www.openuniversity.edu to see what (T357) We measure the size of our qualifications in credits – an courses are available in your country. honours degree is 360 credits, made up of three 120-credit Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 3 Is an OU qualification recognised in stages. Assessment: 3 TMAs, 2 CMAs, 1 Examination Each stage is made up of a number of modules which my country? cover different parts of the subject. Modules are also Structural integrity is the study of the safe design and An OU degree is equal in academic standard to a degree measured in credits and are set at different ‘levels’. Levels assessment of components and structures under load, from any other British university. The University is subject give an indication of a module’s relative complexity and/ and has become increasingly important in engineering to the same quality assurance procedures, through the or depth of learning. Most modules are worth either 30 or design. It integrates aspects of stress analysis, Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), as all other British 60 credits and are set at Levels 1, 2 and 3, which roughly materials behaviour and the mechanics of failure into universities, and uses external assessors and examiners equates to studying in the first, second and third year at a the engineering design process. The course is well- to ensure comparability of standard and level in its campus-based university. illustrated with case studies, and will be of interest to courses. anyone associated with the design of any component or So for a typical three-stage honours degree you would structure that experiences loading, and will be of benefit A leaflet is available on how you can apply for formal study: in developing skills in the analysis and assessment of recognition in your country. To download the leaflet, please 120 credits at Stage 1, taking modules worth 30 or 60 product design. It has universal applicability in the UK and go to www.openuniversity.edu/brochures/recognition. credits at Level 1 pdf. across international boundaries. 120 credits at Stage 2, taking modules worth 30 or 60 credits at Level 2 The engineering project (T450) What tutor support will I receive? 120 credits at Stage 3, taking modules worth 30 or 60 The OU excels in its unrivalled support for students. credits at Level 3. Credits: 30 at Undergraduate Level 3 You’ll have email and online support from a tutor and you will be able to discuss your study in online tutor group In the example given above, each stage could consist of This course is the compulsory project module of the BEng discussions, using our customised learning environment. two 60-credit modules or one 60-credit module and two (Hons). It gives you an opportunity to demonstrate the Our community websites Platform and OpenLearn offer a 30-credit modules, or four 30-credit modules. knowledge and skills you have already acquired in your different perspective on your subject, and a huge range of Level 3 engineering studies, by completing an individual OU resources on YouTube and iTunes U can expand your How long does it take? engineering project. You’ll choose the theme from a understanding. In addition, you can tap into a range of Our qualifications are designed to be flexible. So if you selection of broad project headings: electronic materials, enthusiastic and welcoming OU social network groups on want to vary the amount of time you spend studying, you engineering small worlds, environmental monitoring, fluid Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. can. The table below is a guide on the time required, mechanics, innovation and design, managing complexity, but call us today to discuss how you can vary the study materials failure, solid mechanics and structural integrity. intensity and therefore the time taken to complete your You’ll develop the project topic, execute it and then write Are there any entry requirements? course. it up. For most undergraduate qualifications you don’t need any formal qualifications, or to pass an entry test to study Undergraduate Credits Time required to Team engineering (T885) with us. Our undergraduate qualifications are open to qualifications required complete1 all because we believe anyone who is keen to succeed Diploma of higher 240 2 years full-time study should have the opportunity to study. Credits: 30 at Postgraduate education (Dip HE) or 4 years part-time Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA As part of the registration process, however, you will be study asked to confirm your proficiency in English. (If you are BEng degree with 360 3 years full-time study Team engineering aims to develop the essential unsure, you can take a short online test, which you will honours or 6 years part-time professional engineering skill of working with others. find when completing the online registration form.) You’ll work as part of a small project team. Projects will study encompass a broad sweep of engineering, requiring Can I count previous study towards MEng degree 480 4 years full-time study cooperative development of the knowledge and skills or 8 years part-time needed to analyse an engineering system and produce a an OU qualification? study revised specification for that system. You’ll work together Any higher-education level studies you’ve successfully in a team via email, telephone and virtual conferencing, completed elsewhere may count towards your OU How much will it cost? under guidance from your tutor. degree or other qualification. We enable you to do this by If you are studying with us for the first time our standard awarding you a certain amount of ‘transferred credit’. By fee for 2012/2013 is £5,000 – based on 120 credits of transferring credit gained from previous study, you can study – which is equivalent to a year’s full-time study at reduce the amount you need from OU study to achieve a campus-based university. Of course you don’t have to your qualification. For more information please go to www. study 120 credits a year and the price you pay will be openuniversity.edu. proportionate to the standard fee. So, for example, if you

For more information and to register go to www.openuniversity.edu, or call +44 845 241 6555 For more information and to register go to www.openuniversity.edu, or call +44 845 241 6555 3 QUALIFICATION LEAFLET MEng (M03) 4 What do I need to do next? only study 60 credits a year, you will pay 50 per cent of the standard fee. Credit studied Percentage Cost per Time taken each year1 of standard year to complete fee a 360-credit It takes just 2 simple steps. honours degree Begin the process to secure your place. 120 credits 100% £5,000 3 years full- a year time study Here's how easy it is. 60 credits 50% £2,500 6 years a year part-time study 1. Register now 1For illustrative purposes only – in most cases you can vary the number of credits taken per year and therefore the time taken to Go to www.openuniversity.edu, select the Courses section complete the course. Please note: prices are approximate and and the degree you require. You will then be asked to select a subject to change. Visit our website or call us for latest details. pathway to register. (Pathways are different selections of course When can I start? modules to complete your degree.) To give you more opportunities to start, most qualifications Alternatively call us on +44 845 241 6555. have two intakes a year – October and February. To start Don’t worry, you don’t need to pay anything at this stage. in October 2013, for example, you need to register no later than 10th September 2013. As soon as you have registered you’ll get an email confirmation which contains your login details. What payment options are there? Your payment options include spreading the cost over monthly instalments with our own affordable student budget account, OUSBA (for certain EU countries). For 2. Choose your first module, more information please go to www.open.ac.uk/ousba. make payment to enrol Can I meet and network with other students? Before you start studying you will need to choose and Definitely – when you start with the OU you automatically register on your first modules and arrange payment; become a member of the Open University Student instructions for this will be emailed to you. Association (OUSA). OUSA also runs a popular student Once complete you will officially be an Open University forum site. For more information, go to www.ousa.org.uk. student – welcome! Once you have gained your qualification, you can join the OU Alumni Association, our vibrant and active alumni community with 280,000 members worldwide. You will enjoy many membership benefits, including regular newsletters, good networking opportunities and access to the alumni website. How is my privacy protected? We record your personal information when you contact us One of the greatest revelations and use this to manage registration, study, examination and other services. When you register, we’ll tell you more about learning with The Open about how we process and use your personal information. University is discovering the tutors When should I apply? are really on your side and they Apply as early as you can – particularly if you wish to claim really want you to succeed. for credit for previous study. Registration open dates are shown in the Courses section at www.openuniversity. Chris Latham, Open University student edu.

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