Engineering, School of - Undergraduate Guide by Staffordshire University

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

WELCOME to th e

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING At the School of Engineering, we are dedicated to nurturing excellence and preparing our students for rewarding and successful careers. We offer a wide range of accredited undergraduate degrees that set new standards in engineering education and provide pathways towards Chartered Engineer status or Incorporated Engineer status. Exciting, relevant and inspiring, our awards span the fields of Aeronautical, Automotive, Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Mechatronics, Motorsport, Product Design and Telecommunications. We also offer a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. To equip you with entrepreneurial skills, as well as the attributes that employers look for, practical experience and work placement opportunities lie at the heart of our programmes. Our industry partners include Jaguar Land Rover, Cummins Engineering, Perkins Engines, Eurocopter, Alstom, GE, Leoni Wiring Systems and automotive performance specialists, Prodrive. Our reputation for excellence is such that we have also established strong partnerships with the RAF, as well as with local industries and overseas institutions. We are committed to providing first-rate learning facilities and, from September 2013, all our engineering courses will benefit from a considerable investment at Stoke campus. With experienced, supportive staff, we will help you to develop the technical, professional and hands-on skills necessary to solve real-world problems. If you would like to know more about our courses and facilities, please visit: www.staffs.ac.uk/engineering Professor Mansour Moniri, Head of School

WELCOME

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We place our students at the forefront of their academic discipline by using high quality teaching staff and well equipped facilities. Our approach ensures that students reach their full potential for a successful future. Professor Mansour Moniri, Head of School

CONTENTS: Introduction

Key Facts

School Overview

The Staffordshire Graduate

Open Days

Courses: At a Glance

Our Courses

Funding your Study

How to Apply

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KEY FACTS

Here are just a few key reasons why we believe you should study with us. To really find out if we’re right for you, please come along to one of our Open Days. We’d love to meet you.

HIGH GRADUATE

EMPLOYMENT

Our graduates are highly employable. For example, 100% of our 2011 Automotive Engineering graduates were in employment six months after graduation. (Source: HESA DLHE 2011)

WORLD-

CLASS

EMPLOYERS Our graduates typically find jobs with leading employers. Examples include: Alstom, Bentley, Cummins Engineering, Caterpillar, JCB, Siemens, Rolls Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and many others.

PROFESSIONAL

SUPPORT IN MATHS AND STATS

Don’t dismiss your chances of success simply because you need help with maths. Our supportive team helps engineering students of differing maths backgrounds to succeed through special module routes and a maths café.

KEY FACTS

RESEARCH

EXCELLENCE

Study with us and you will learn from tutors with a reputation for research. Our research includes a £ 7.3 million project that will help establish the University as a centre of excellence in biomass renewable energy.

RECOGNITION Our engineering awards are accredited by professional bodies such as The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). These accreditations mean that as an engineering graduate you will be exempt from the academic stages of becoming a chartered engineer.

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LEADING

INDUSTRIAL

PLACEMENTS

INNOVATION

We are a leading West Midlands university for innovation. We have achieved prestigious recognition, including four Lord Stafford Awards and have helped hundreds of companies to improve their products and processes.

Wherever possible, our courses include placement opportunities to give you valuable real-world experience and boost your employment prospects. We have links with organisations such as: Jaguar Land Rover, Cummins Engineering, Perkins Diesel, Eurocopter and Prodrive.

CUTTING-EDGE

FACILITIES

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

From September 2013, we will be based at a new location at Stoke campus. This considerable investment in equipment and teaching resources includes brand new specialist facilities.

Our reputation has led to partnerships with the RAF, the MoD, local industries and overseas colleges and universities. We have over 1,400 off-campus students studying in the workplace, across the UK and around the world.

WORK-READY WORLD-READY

SHOWCASE

Study with us and we’ll equip you to become ‘The Staffordshire Graduate’ – a world-ready professional, with the knowledge, attributes and expertise that employers look for.

Each year we run GradEx, an opportunity for graduating students to showcase their work to employers and industry specialists.

YOUR WORK

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A SCHOOL WITH

A REAL-WORLD

REPUTATION… Come to the School of Engineering and we will place you at the very heart of everything we do. We will equip you with all the skills necessary to make you employable, enterprising and entrepreneurial. Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after in Britain and we will do our utmost to prepare you for future success.

MEETING THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY Whichever of our courses you choose, you can be certain that its content will be current and at the forefront of knowledge. Engineering is a rapidly advancing discipline and we want you to be ahead of the game.

FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE TUTORS As a student at the School of Engineering, you’ll learn from friendly, approachable teaching staff with considerable knowledge and a genuine desire to help you achieve your full potential. Our tutors have considerable industry experience. Several are also heavily involved in providing consultancy and knowledge transfer for local and national companies. With extensive business links, they bring current thinking, expertise and innovation into their teaching. So not only will you gain an underpinning knowledge of your subject, you will get plenty of hands-on experience solving real world engineering challenges.

A REPUTATION FOR INNOVATION Our academic expertise has given us an international reputation for innovation. Over 90% of our research is ranked as being of ‘international excellence’ or ‘recognised internationally’, with some categorised as ‘world class standard’. In addition to our work in the field of biomass renewable energy, our projects include: research in photovoltaics, medical devices, power electronics, signal processing and telecommunications.

OUR COURSES REPUTATION REAL-WORLD

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HIGHLY RATED AWARDS As a mark of their quality, our engineering awards are endorsed by leading external accreditation bodies for their ability to equip you to meet the requirements of the modern engineering environment. These accreditations include: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

GAIN THE SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS DEMAND Through the Staffordshire Graduate initiative, we will help you to gain the employability skills that industry demands, namely: expertise in your discipline; working in teams; communication, reflection and critical analysis. The possibility of a paid work placement between the second and third years of study if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a full-time student, could enhance your career opportunities even further.

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS To make studying as convenient and affordable as possible, we offer a range of options. These include full-time, part-time, two-year Fast-track degrees and topup opportunities. Rest assured, whatever your background on joining us, you will receive all the support needed to prepare you for success in your awards. Upon graduation, you could even consider going on to Masters study, ultimately aiming for a PhD! There are also opportunities to progress onto teaching awards for Maths and PGCE Design and Technology.

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We are proud of our strong graduate employment rate; 71% of our students went into graduate level jobs within 6 months of graduating, earning an average salary of £21,000.* *Source: Staffordshire University ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey 2011 (based on those surveyed and employed within 6 months)

our graduates

make the world what it is.

You’ll find Staffordshire graduates all around the world – in successful careers across business, commerce, industry, media, the arts and the professions.

A FUTURE

Every one of them has left the University fully equipped; not simply with the academic qualifications, skills and experience to hit the ground running in their chosen career, but with a good idea of what’s expected of them in the real world. Study at Staffordshire and we’ll help you to develop the skills and qualities necessary for success in the 21st Century. By working together, we’ll aim to equip you to become ‘The Staffordshire Graduate’ – an individual with the knowledge, personal attributes and expertise that employers look for, and the ability to stand out in the job market. With a thorough understanding of your chosen field, you’ll be a reflective, critical learner with a truly global perspective. Work-ready and highly employable, you’ll also fully understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial – essential skills whether you go into employment or start your own business. When you graduate from Staffordshire University, you’ll also be in some very good company. Our graduates have gone on to become leading names in industry, successful stage and TV actors, coroners, lawyers and computer games designers. Some have made their name in media, health, HR, science and sport. Others have been employed in the production of Hollywood blockbusters. While others have used the skills and knowledge they gained with us to set up successful companies.

THE STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE OUR STUDENT COURSES VIEW

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First-rate tutoring and support… “After spending three years in the RAF as an electronics technician, I joined JCB’s prototype development division in Cheadle. Although I’d already completed a BTEC in Electronic Engineering during my time with the RAF, I was keen to further develop my knowledge of electronics and asked JCB if I could study for a Foundation degree. This was approved and funded by JCB, and I began attending Burton College, one of Staffordshire University’s partner colleges, for half a day each week. Opportunity to progress to BEng Although the Foundation degree was a three-year course, after two years I realised that my real target was the sort of knowledge that I would gain from degree-level study. With JCB’s approval I contacted the Engineering team at Staffordshire University and was delighted to hear that my employer training and Foundation degree studies were sufficient to allow me to progress onto the University’s BEng Electronic Engineering degree course. Well worth the effort Completing the BEng course part-time took a further three years and demanded real commitment, but it was well worth it. I attended the University for one day a week, with the day split to allow for research and study time. To really ramp up the pressure, during my studies my partner and I also had our first child, closely followed by our second. However, the new additions to our family spurred me on to succeed! Highly practical modules As a good understanding of mathematics is essential in engineering, my modules began with Engineering for Mathematics. I then studied Embedded Systems. This developed my knowledge of electronics and software engineering. The modules were very practical and involved building a signal generator and a child heart rate monitor. There was also a work-based module which explored my responsibilities in the workplace.

At every stage of the course, the standard of tutoring was first-rate. The support was also exceptional. My drive and determination ensured that I finished the first two years of study with results that I could be genuinely proud of. Work-based project The final year of my degree involved a work-based project. For this I developed a simulation of a touch screen panel for use in tractors, and a central electronic control unit created using model-based software design. These are both technologies that I hope will prove useful in ongoing tractor development and data capture. People respect my opinions I will graduate in July 2013 with a first-class BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering degree. Without a shadow of a doubt, the qualification has opened up new opportunities for me. Perhaps more than anything though, people respect my opinions. They know that I can do it and value what I say. I now work in JCB’s electronics division and write software for their highly complex Fastrac tractors. Most important of all, I love what I do. An exceptionally rewarding course As you’d expect, the BEng isn’t an easy course. But if you are prepared to put in the work, I’m sure you will find it to be exceptionally rewarding and beneficial to your career. Choose Staffordshire University and you will also benefit from experienced and knowledgeable lecturers who are committed to your success and will help bring out the very best in you.” Dave Holmes BSc(Hons) Electrical Engineering

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Working at the pinnacle of motorsport

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staffordshire University has provided me with the tools required to work at the pinnacle of motorsport. This was proven during my placement year, which was spent working in the Research and Development department at the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. The R&D department is responsible for ensuring that the car is safe, reliable and conforms to the FIA technical regulations, as well as ensuring that Red Bull Racing maintains its place at the forefront of the technology race within Formula One. My role consisted of being solely responsible for carrying out sign-off testing for a number of car components. This meant regularly analysing data to ensure that components were meeting their performance criteria, and maintaining a high level of motivation to ensure that parts were always tested productively, to enable them to be sent to the car as quickly as possible. For these tests, I was responsible for designing any tooling used to constrain the car parts and attach them to dedicated test rigs. This involved using 3D CAD modelling and the drafting of detailed technical drawings. The skills I developed in years one and two at the University were put to good use during the placement and throughout one of the projects I managed. This involved the research, design, testing and development of a system that has contributed towards reducing pit stop times and is used at each race weekend. Practical experience has been the highlight of my studies. For example, during the summer of my Foundation degree in Motorsport Technology, I was fortunate enough to work with JWA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a GT2 race team. This led to other race team work, both in the UK and Europe.â&#x20AC;? Andrew Smith, Foundation degree in Motorsport Technology, topped-up to BSc(Hons) Automotive Technology

OUR COURSES STUDENT VIEW

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The skills to help you succeed. Nowadays, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important than ever to ensure that the university you choose equips you for success in the world of work.

Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship are the key skills of a Staffordshire Graduate. Employability

As a Staffordshire Graduate you will: Have an understanding of the forefront of knowledge in your chosen field

We will help you develop the talents, knowledge and personal attributes necessary to be more likely to gain employment, have the capability to be effective in the workplace and successful in your chosen career.

Be prepared to be work-ready and employable, and understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial Enterprise

Have an understanding of global issues and of their place in a globalised economy Be an effective communicator and presenter and be able to interact appropriately and confidently with a range of colleagues Have developed the skills of independence of thought and, where appropriate, social interaction through teamwork Have the ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis Be a problem solver and creator of opportunities Be technologically, digitally and information literate Be able to apply Staffordshire Graduate attributes to a range of life experiences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to facilitate life-long learning and life-long success

Being enterprising involves having the skills and ability to identify opportunities and even find new solutions to old problems. With enterprising skills, you will be creative in your approach and understand both risk-taking and innovation. Employers value enterprising people.

Entrepreneurship Being entrepreneurial often involves calling on enterprising skills to create new businesses and ideas and bring them to market. Being entrepreneurial also involves thinking and behaving in a way that enables you to come up with new methods of doing things well and having the foresight to change career direction.

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COME

SEE US

FOR YOURSELF

The only way to find out if university really is the place for you, is to come and see us in person. Why not bring your family and friends too – you’ll all be made to feel very welcome.

So book a place on one of our Open Days during 2013 Saturday 19 October 2013 Saturday 16 November 2013 We’ve packed lots of information and activities into our Open Days so that you’ll get a real feel for what life here is like. As well as a tour of the campus, you can check out the Students’ Union, library and IT suites, take a look at our sporting facilities and see the halls of residence where you may be living. You’ll get the chance to meet expert lecturers, see live demonstrations of lab and studio sessions, chat to current students and attend a presentation relevant to your chosen subject area. It’s also an opportunity to gather lots of practical hints and tips. There’ll be workshops on managing your student finances and ways to fund your study, plus useful advice on how to write a strong personal statement. You’ll go away with a much better idea of everything Staffordshire University has to offer. And, most importantly, you’ll be fully equipped to make one of the most important decisions of your life. Learn more about our Open Days or book your place at: www.staffs.ac.uk/opendays

OPEN DAYS

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COURSE LIST

Here’s a list of our current undergraduate courses. Specific course information is available online or you can request information to be sent to you by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/prospectus or call our Enquiry Team on 01782 294400.

2014 Course Title

UCAS UCAS Location Code Offer

Fee

Page

AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY BSc(Hons)

H410

280

Stoke

£8,620

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING BEng(Hons)

H330

280

Stoke

£8,620

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BSc(Hons)

H335

280

Stoke

£8,620

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BEng(Hons)

H620

280

Stoke

£8,620

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING BEng(Hons)

H610

280

Stoke

£8,620

ENGINEERING FOUNDATION YEAR

H100

100

Stoke

£8,620

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS BSc(Hons)

GG13

280

Stoke

£8,620

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BEng(Hons)

H300

280

Stoke

£8,620

MECHATRONICS BEng(Hons)

HH36

280

Stoke

£8,620

MOTORSPORT (Top-up 9 month Fast-track) BSc(Hons)

H393

280

Stoke

£8,620

MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY BSc(Hons)

H392

280

Stoke

£8,620

MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY FdSc

H336 120

Stoke

£8,620 25

PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY BSc(Hons)

H771

Stoke

£8,620

280

The fees listed within this document are for 2014/15 entry.

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BSc(Hons) AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY UCAS code: H410

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

Typical UCAS offer: 280 points. A levels: BBC or CCC plus C at AS or 40 points from other qualifications at Level 3. BTEC: DMM or MMM plus 40 points from other qualifications at Level 3. All applicants are individually assessed. Detailed entry requirements can be found on each of our online course pages or by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/ ugentryrequirements

Accreditation:

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

OUR COURSES

At a glance

Course outline

Graduating with this award will allow you into a variety of roles within the aircraft industry and airline industry. You will be familiar with design techniques for modern aircraft systems, technology, propulsion systems, airworthiness and safety issues. Employment opportunities may be as airline ground staff, in airside dispatch roles, on trainee pilot programmes (including within the Royal Air Force) and as designers within the aviation and associated industries. You can also continue your studies on our MSc in Aeronautical Engineering and related postgraduate programmes.

Year 1 (Core) • Fundamentals of Technology • Design Technologies • Applied Mathematics • Transport Propulsion Systems • Practical Aviation Studies

The course explores a wide range of technology and engineering aspects for the aeronautical sectors, including propulsion systems, flight, the design of aircraft and aircraft systems, and aerodynamics.

Year 3 (Core) • Final Year Project • Professional Technologist • Advanced Aerodynamics • Advanced Flight Technology • Digital Styling Project

Year 2 (Core) • Mechanics and Materials • Flight Technology • Advanced Design Technologies • Vehicle Aerodynamics • Crash Investigation & Measurement

In the first year, you can learn to fly a glider as one of your modules, at relatively low cost to yourself. Another first year module is on propulsion systems, where gas turbine engines are covered as well as rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Specialist modules cover: in-depth design technology, flight technology, including study of aircraft flight control systems, subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics, crash investigation, flight deck controls and displays, navigation systems and the theory of flight including aircraft instruments, controls, subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics, fluid and electrical technology, material properties and selection and computer-based product development. Special emphasis is placed on flight deck design, in particular the relationship between the pilots and modern fly by wire computer interfaces, contrasting Boeing’s approach with that of Airbus. Many of these will be combined in group-based projects allowing you to exercise your new-found skills and knowledge on a real design brief. The computer-aided techniques used are familiar to those used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Optional industrial placements allow you to apply your skills in industry, seeing how the theory you have learnt is put into practise.

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BEng(Hons) AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING UCAS code: H330

At a glance

Course outline

Automotive Engineering is an excellent first degree with good job prospects. Opportunities include working with suppliers, manufacturers and specialist enterprises in the automotive and motorsport sectors and previous graduates now work for companies such as Bentley, Ford, Jaguar and JCB. Graduates may continue their studies for a taught postgraduate MSc degree or go on to postgraduate research for an MPhil or PhD.

Year 1 (Core) • Mechanical Fundamentals • Measurements and Design • Mathematical Foundations for Engineers • Professional Engineering Skills • Introductory Electronics • Thermodynamics

Engineering in the automotive sector is responding to many current challenges. Rapid growth in technology and the threat of climate change has focused attention on many aspects of vehicle design. This course focuses on the mechanical engineering aspects in the automotive field. Students study subjects such as Vehicle Dynamics, Aerodynamics and Engine Design as well as gaining a solid underpinning in mechanical engineering principles. During the course, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to automotive applications, allowing the development of skills that will enable you to analyse complex automotive systems. In Year 3 of the BEng(Hons) IET accredited course, following a possible sandwich year, you will complete a major project along with specialist modules dealing with engine design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The University maintains strong work placement links with the industry and these placements allow students to gain vital hands-on experience and apply their learning.

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Year 2 (Core) • Engineered Systems • Engineering Maths with Applications • Automotive Studies • Vehicle Aerodynamics 1

Duration:

Year 2 (Options) • Environmental Impact • Applications of Control • Crash Investigation and Measurement • Spreadsheet Modelling Tech • CAM and Rapid Prototyping • Management in Organisations • Integrated Robotics

£8,620

Year 3 (Core) • Advanced. Engineering Analysis • Engineering Project • Advanced Vehicle Design Year 3 (Options) • Vehicle Aerodynamics 2 • Forensic Accident Reconstruction • Sound and Noise Control • Systems Engineering • Industrial Responsibility • Work Placement Module • Management, Planning and Control of Production • Energy Management • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Advanced Robotics

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

Entry Requirements:

Typical UCAS offer: 280 points. A levels: BBC or CCC plus C at AS or 40 points from other qualifications at level 3. Must have a pass in A level Mathematics, Physics or Engineering related subject. BTEC: DMM in an Engineering discipline. All applicants are individually assessed. Detailed entry requirements can be found on each of our online course pages or by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/ ugentryrequirements

Accreditation:

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

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BSc(Hons) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY UCAS code: H335

Key Facts

At a glance

Course outline Year 1 (Core) • Fundamentals of Technology • Design Technologies • Applied Mathematics • Transport Propulsion Systems • Auto Electronics

Duration:

This course is designed to produce graduates with a detailed understanding of automotive technology and the skills to apply this knowledge in an industrial context. Careers include the mainstream car design industry, motorsport, as well as second and third tier suppliers. Upon graduation, you will have a range of skills that put you at the forefront of the design function in the automotive sector.

Fee:

In addition to an exciting range of hands-on and build activities, you will be introduced to the new toolbox of the Automotive Technologist – the computer. Using a computer, you can model, experiment and simulate, design and test before committing resources to the real thing.

School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year Available as a Top-up from HND

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

During the first year, you will study subjects that allow you to create, manipulate and analyse 3D objects in motion, under load and in hostile environments. During the second year, you will further develop these skills to make virtual environments within which your design and simulations can run.

Year 2 (Core) • Mechanics and Materials • Automotive Studies • Advanced Design Technologies • Vehicle Aerodynamics Year 3 (Core) • Professional Technologist • Advanced Automotive Studies Design • Digital Styling Project • Final Year Project

In the first two years, you will be introduced to practical projects based on a build project. In the third year, a major individual project within the automotive field will be undertaken.

Accreditation:

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

OUR COURSES

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BEng(Hons) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UCAS code: H620

At a glance

Course outline

This highly specialised course is one of only a handful of its kind in the UK. It will prepare you for a career in those industries that design and operate power plants and generator systems, electrical power transmission systems, power electronic systems, as well as any organisation that utilises and applies electrical energy.

Year 1 (Core) • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Measurements and Design • Foundation Mathematics for Engineers • Professional Engineering Skills • Introductory Mechanics and Fluids • Communications Principles

Graduates are equipped for a future in electrical engineering, working in areas such as national power distribution and with other high voltage systems. This course has close links with Alstom.

Year 2 (Core) • Digital Design and Embedded Software • Engineering Maths with Applications • Electrical Power, Machines and Drives • Advanced Electrical/Electronic Simulation and Control

The wide range of modules provides you with a choice of pathways, ranging from a broad route in electrical engineering to more specialist knowledge in power systems engineering. You will develop the skills and techniques used by all engineers, including mathematical analytical techniques, design and theoretical principles. An optional industrial placement between Years 2 and 3 will provide you with additional experience and further enhance your employability. In Year 3 of the BEng(Hons) IET accredited course, you will be able to study power systems engineering and analysis. A major individual electrical engineering project forms part of this year and your options may include energy management, noise control and digital systems.

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Year 2 (Options) • Introduction to Robotics • Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering • Effective Career Skills • Management in Organisations

Entry Requirements:

Year 3 (Core) • Power Electronics and Semiconductor Devices • Power System and Engineering Analysis • Engineering Project Year 3 (Options) • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Analogue and RF • Advanced Robotics

Accreditation: The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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BEng(Hons) ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING UCAS code: H610

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

Typical UCAS offer: 280 points, A levels: BBC or CCC plus C at AS or 40 points from other qualifications at level 3. Must have a pass in A level Mathematics, Physics or Engineering related subject. BTEC: DMM in an Engineering discipline. All applicants are individually assessed. Detailed entry requirements can be found on each of our online course pages or by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/ ugentryrequirements

Accreditation:

The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)

At a glance

Course outline

There is a demand within the engineering industry for systems level designers with a good understanding of hardware and software issues and the underlying principles of their operation. This course aims to produce graduates who are equipped to deal with the complex and frequently changing world of modern electronic systems design. By emphasising systems design principles and transferable core skills the courses also equip the engineers of the future with the capability to pursue the independent learning and professional development that is expected from a professional engineer. Graduates will be very well equipped to deal with the variety of design challenges to be found in a wide range of scientific and engineering environments.

Year 1 (Core) • Electronic and Electrical Principles • Measurements and Design • Foundation Mathematics for Engineers • Professional Engineering Skills • Introductory Mechanics and Fluids • Communications Principles

Modern systems designers are required to have an understanding of areas such as device selection and hardware/software trade-offs, cost, reliability analysis and design for manufacture. This requires a fundamental understanding of the operating principles of different types of systems in order to be able to make informed choices. The course focuses on key engineering skills and illustrate, through the use of examples and problem-based learning, their application to relevant areas such as hardware and software design, communication systems, networks, and computer architecture. A number of key technical skills are developed as threads throughout the three years of the BEng(Hons) course in order to ensure the correct depth of knowledge within these areas. Graduates from this course are likely to find employment in areas of engineering such as communications, control system design, multimedia, embedded systems design, IT systems design, mechatronics, consulting, and other areas. However it is envisaged that graduates from the course will be sought after as employees not only within the engineering sector, but also in the much wider commercial and IT sectors where fundamental understanding and problem solving skills are required.

Year 2 (Core) • Digital Design and Embedded Software • Engineering Maths with Applications • Signal, Systems and Communications • Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Year 2 (Options) • Advanced Electrical/Electronic Simulation and Control • Introduction to Robotics Year 3 (Core) • Digital Design and Embedded Software • Digital Communication: Processing and Applications • Engineering Project Year 3 (Options) • Sound and Noise control • Systems Engineering • Manufacturing Management • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Energy Management • Design for Quality • Management, Planning and Control of Production • Advanced Robotics and Factory Automation

There is an optional industrial placement between Years 2 and 3. This will provide you with additional experience and further enhance your employability. The final year of the BEng(Hons) route which is accredited by the IET allows you to study an individual project plus specialist modules in relevant areas.

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ENGINEERING FOUNDATION YEAR UCAS code: H100

At a glance

Course outline

The Foundation Year in Engineering is designed to offer a grounding and introduction to engineering and applied technology. The award is aimed at students who didn’t quite get the results they wanted, are looking for a change of career direction and therefore don’t have the range of entry qualifications for engineering, or simply have been out of education for a while.

Foundation Year • Quantitative Methods • Engineering Science • Design and Communication • Engineering Application • Principals of Materials

The award offers the student an opportunity to gain basic engineering knowledge and skills, as well hands-on experience in our electronics, mechanical, automotive, aeronautical and product design labs, to help inform the next stage of study. By satisfactory completion the student will meet the entry requirements for all of our BEng(Hons) and BSc(Hons) awards.

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

1 year full-time

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

A typical offer will be 120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of one A level or a BTEC National Award. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

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BSc(Hons) MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS UCAS code: GG13

Key Facts

At a glance This award has a great many applications within working environments, including manufacturing, finance, accountancy, teaching and quality assurance. As a graduate, you will be able to exercise independent analytical judgment and have a range of well-developed transferable skills – desirable attributes in a variety of organisations.

School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

Typical UCAS offer: 280 points. A levels: BBC or CCC plus C at AS. Must have a pass in A level Mathematics, but applications with AS level Maths or equivalent are invited and will be considered on a one-to-one basis. BTEC: DMM in a Maths based discipline. All applicants are individually assessed. Detailed entry requirements can be found on each of our online course pages or by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/ ugentryrequirements

The study of mathematics involves the application of mathematical and numerical techniques to a range of practical situations with the intention of obtaining optimal solutions. The science of statistics is about solving problems, in a range of areas, by analysing data. Whether your interest is in engineering, health or the social sciences, there will always be important practical questions that can only be approached by the collection of suitable data or information and the analysis of this by a variety of mathematical and statistical methods. Society needs capable people who can look at a situation, collect relevant information, identify solutions to problems and then communicate these solutions in a way that can be understood by a non-specialist. The award focuses on developing the ability to use a range of methods and techniques that aid the process of problem solving. The fundamentals of mathematics and statistics are combined with the skill of using the appropriate software to solve problems in these areas, vital in a working world. Throughout the course, these skills are developed with an increased emphasis on the interpretation and presentation of results, applying them to practical situations in real-world problems including financial mathematics, fluid mechanics, and questionnaire design and interpretation of the collated responses. During the final year an individual project in the subject area but of the student’s own choice is undertaken, integrating both academic and organisational skills.

Mathematics and statistics graduates go on to a variety of career destinations. Each year a popular next destination for our students has proved to be teacher training, with many of the students opting to study the PgCE in mathematics offered by Staffordshire University. Furthermore, technology is having an ever increasing impact on all workplaces. Consequently, optional modules with a teaching, technology or enterprise theme are offered to better prepare students for their future career paths.

Course outline Year 1 (Core) • Personal and Academic Development • Mathematical Principles • Introductory Statistics and Probability • Mathematical Software • Applied Mathematical Methods Year 2 (Core) • Modelling and Planning In Business • Survey Design and Statistical Inference • Professional and Enterprise Development • Mathematical Modelling and Operational Research Year 2 (Options) • Teaching Pedagogy and Practice • Database Systems Year 3 (Core) • Experimental Design and Statistical Modelling • Mathematical Methods and Fluid Mechanics • Mathematics and Statistics Project • Simulation Modelling Year 3 (Options) • Preparation for Teacher Training • Spreadsheet Automation with VBA • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Graduates in mathematics and statistics are highly employable. To further enhance employability, the award offers an optional work placement year. This enables the skills and knowledge gained to be put into practice and provides invaluable experience in a workplace environment, a CV enhancing opportunity.

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BEng(Hons) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UCAS code: H300

At a glance

Course outline

This award is designed to prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in the mechanical design, development and application sectors. Mechanical engineers are able to model engineering systems and predict system behaviour. Students develop an understanding of business management principles and the role of the mechanical engineer when working within a process to provide a product or service that meets a specific demand.

Year 1 (Core) • Mechanical Fundamentals • Measurements and Design • Foundation Mathematics for Engineers • Professional Engineering Skills • Introductory Electronics • Thermodynamics

This award focuses on key engineering skills through the use of examples and problem-based learning and the application to relevant areas such as product design, process design and system analysis and modelling. The techniques used by all engineers are taught throughout our entire engineering programme. Study focuses on the mechanical design process, materials, thermodynamics, business and programming. There is an optional industrial placement between Years 2 and 3. This provides additional experience and further enhances your employability. Year 3 will include a major individual project.

Year 2 (Core) • Mechanical and Fluid Systems • Engineering Maths with Applications • Design and Materials • Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Year 2 (Options) • Environmental Impact • CAM & Rapid Prototyping • Applications of Control • Integrated Robotics Year 3 (Core) • Advanced Engineering Analysis • Modern Power Plant Technology • Engineering Project Year 3 (Options) • Sound and Noise Control • Manufacturing Management • Systems Engineering • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Advanced Robotics and Factory Automation

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

Typical UCAS offer: 280 points. A levels: BBC or CCC plus C at AS or 40 points from other qualifications at level 3. Must have a pass in A level Mathematics, Physics or Engineering related subject. BTEC: DMM in an Engineering discipline. Detailed entry requirements can be found on each of our online course pages or by visiting www.staffs.ac.uk/ ugentryrequirements

Accreditation:

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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BEng(Hons) MECHATRONICS UCAS code: HH36

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

At a glance

Course outline

Opportunities for multi-skilled engineers exist across business, industry and public services. This course will develop the skills required to design reliable and practical solutions, providing a link to facilitate discussions between specialist engineers. It will also prepare you for further study and provide the educational base to make application for professional registration with an appropriate institution such as IET, IMechE or IED.

Year 1 (Core) • Mechanical Fundamentals • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Mathematical Foundations for Engineers • Quantitative Methods • Measurements and Design • Professional Engineering Skills • Balancing Maths for Engineers

There is an accelerated move towards high technology in industry and commerce. This means that the traditional demands on the mechanical engineer for analysis and design of components need to be enhanced. There is a need for the ability to devise and implement the supporting systems for complex measurement, data acquisition and control. This course has been designed using a mixture of modules from the mechanical and electronic routes. Throughout this IET and IMechE accredited course, you will develop the skills and techniques used by all engineers and expand the theme of working across boundaries so modules cover electronic, mechanical and control systems. The course is modular and can be tailored towards a mechanical or electronic theme. There is an optional industrial placement between Years 2 and 3, providing additional experience to enhance employability. The final year includes a major specialised engineering project.

Year 2 (Core) • Mechanical and Fluid Systems • Engineering Maths with Applications • Digital Design and Embedded Software • Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Year 2 (Options) • Introduction to Robotics • Advanced Electrical/Electronic Simulation and Control Year 3 (Core) • The Professional Engineer • Systems Engineering • BEng Project Year 3 (Options) • Stress Analysis • Real Time Embedded Systems • Power Systems Engineering and Analysis • Clean Technology • Digital Systems • Vibration Analysis • Data Communications Systems

Accreditation:

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

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BSc(Hons) MOTORSPORT (Top-up 9 month Fast-track) UCAS code: H393

At a glance

Course outline

Developed with the assistance of the motorsport industry, this course will equip you with the skills necessary for a career at the forefront of the design function of the sector. Employment opportunities span motorsport, the automotive industry, second and third tier suppliers and beyond.

Year 3 (Core) • Professional Technologist • Advanced Vehicle Design • Advanced Motorsport Studies • Final Year Project

BSc(Hons) Motorsport Technology is designed to produce graduates who have a detailed understanding of the motorsport industry and the techniques employed within it. Combining practical experience with theoretical study, this course will enable you to gain a broad understanding of the sector. Core subjects will help you to understand the complex world of Motorsport Technology. They will be brought to life with hands-on experience of race cars as well as computer simulations.

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration: 9 months

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

An appropriate Foundation Degree or HND in Motorsport or equivalent.

Further study develops these skills to make virtual environments within which your designs and simulations can run. Your third year will include a major individual project within the motorsport field. Learning the necessary skills to apply the right technology makes our graduates highly employable. Some have gone on to work with companies competing in BTCC, World Rally and F1. Some, with exceptional skills, have chosen to study for a taught postgraduate MSc degree or progressed to postgraduate research for an MPhil or PhD degree.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

BSc(Hons) MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY UCAS code: H392

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year Available as a Top-up from HND

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

OUR COURSES

At a glance

Course outline

Year 1 (Core) • Fundamentals of Technology • Design Technologies Solid • Race Car Design and Preparation • Applied Mathematics • Auto Electronics • The Motorsport Industry and Team Logistics

Year 2 (Core) • Mechanics and Materials • Automotive Studies • Motorsport Studies • Advanced Design Solid Year 3 (Core) • Professional Technologist • Advanced Vehicle Design • Advanced Motorsport Studies • Final Year Project

To find out more visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate t: 01782 294400 e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk

FdSc MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY UCAS code: H336

At a glance

Course outline

The motorsport industry requires high-level technicians and engineers to be at the forefront of competitive racing. The award opens up exciting opportunities within all sectors of motorsport and the motorsport service industries.

Year 1 (Core) • Fundamentals of Technology • Design Technologies Solid • Race Car Design and Preparation • Applied Mathematics • The Motorsport Industry and Team Logistics

This course, developed in conjunction with the motorsport industry, offers a good grounding and introduction to motorsport. Students learn basic skills to allow them to enter a race team and, in the second half of the year, progress to involvement in a major part of a motorsport operation working within a race team. The team prepares and supports cars which could potentially race anywhere in the world. In the latter part of the second year, study is University-based. The course develops sound technical knowledge and skills in motorsport and racing technology. On successful completion you will have achieved a Foundation degree in Motorsport Technology. If you wish to continue your studies to honours degree level, you have a choice to study Advanced Vehicle Dynamics, Aerodynamics or Engine Design in the Top-up year.

Year 2 (Core) • Motorsport Physics and Data Acquisition • Vehicle Aerodynamics • Using Planning Software to improve Reliability • Transport Technology • Motorsport Work Based Project Portfolio • Mechanical Technology • Aerodynamics

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

16 months full-time

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements: 100 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of one A level or a BTEC National Award.

There is also an opportunity for you to undertake a work-based project on work placement in a motorsport team, which not only gives you valuable experience, but provides an opportunity to demonstrate the skills developed during the course. By studying an extra Top-up year, you can achieve a BSc(Hons) in Motorsport Technology.

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BSc(Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY UCAS code: H771

Key Facts School:

Engineering

Location: Stoke

Duration:

3 years full-time 4 years full-time with a placement year

Fee:

£8,620

Entry Requirements:

At a glance

Course outline

The Product Design Technology course is suited to those who wish to develop their creativity and combine it with important technical aspects that contribute to sucessful products. Students learn to work both individually and in groups to communicate and develop ideas and concepts physically through prototypes, or using Computer Aided Design software.

Year 1 (Core) • Fundamentals of Technology • Design Technologies • Applied Mathematics • Design Considerations, communication and Development • Creativity into Innovation

Although offering subtle differences in their approach, this course will equip you to work as a product designer in a wide variety of industries. Other career opportunities exist in product planning, retail, enterprise creation, research and a number of our students progress onto our renowned PGCE course to allow them to become D&T Teachers. Past students have quickly developed their careers towards supervisory roles for design companies using interpersonal skills gained on the course. Recent graduates have set up a design consultancy to design, develop and market products using skills gained whilst on the course. This IET accredited course provides equal weighting to both the form and function of a design. This courses cover both the styling and aesthetics which make products desirable and the materials and manufacturing processes which make a product economic and reliable.

Year 2 (Core) • Advanced Design Technologies – Solid Modelling • Advanced Design Technologies – Surface Modelling • Design Reflection and Analysis • Mechanics and Materials • User Interface Design • Digital Clay Year 2 (Options) • Preparation for Teacher Training • Work Placement • Market Planning for Business Projects Year 3 (Core) • Professional Technologist • Design in Practice • Digital Styling Project • Designing for Display, Presentation and Exhibition

Specialist product designers and design engineers often collaborate in design teams. This course will give you an understanding of the roles involved in the development of a new product to allow you to communicate better with people from different disciplines. Harnessing your creativity and readying you for the workplace, this award combines practical design skills (sketching, rendering, model making) and design technologies (Computer Aided Design and Manufacture, Rapid Prototyping, Design Simulation). An optional industrial placement between Levels 2 and 3 will further enhance your employability and provide the context for further studies.

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Staffordshire University has been involved with Klarius in both projects and the supply of well-educated and broadly experienced engineering talent. Klarius has taken both undergraduate placements, as well as filled graduate-level roles, and has always been pleased with both the professional services offered and the personal contact provided at Staffs. It’s a relationship we intend to further strengthen in the future, as we continue to grow our business and expand our industrial and educational links. Doug Bentley, Head of Product Development, Klarius

Some university students sit in classrooms all day just learning motorsport theory – and maybe go out to the odd event. That’s not the case at Staffordshire, we’re actually living the dream! Amy Evanson, Foundation degree in Motorsport

Studying at Staffordshire University is an experience that I will never regret. As a mature student, I found returning to academia a smooth and painless venture due to the fantastic support from tutors and course leaders. They have given guidance and advice, not only during my degree but also after graduation. Jonathan Brenno, BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Applied Statistics

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FUNDING YOUR STUDY

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With a low cost of living and a very competitive fees structure – it pays to study at Staffordshire University. The most common way to fund your undergraduate study is with a student loan. This is a loan from the Government that covers your tuition fees. It means you don’t have to pay anything to the University up front. And in fact, you don’t have to pay anything back until you’ve graduated and are earning over £21,000.

Tuition fees Everything we do at Staffordshire University is built around the needs and ambitions of our students, so we have developed a fair fees structure that reflects the teaching and support costs of delivering a first-class educational experience for everyone. For our latest fees information and to see how much your course will cost, visit: www.staffs.ac.uk/feesandfunding

Government loans and grants A student loan covers the cost of tuition. But other financial support may be available to help with the costs of living while you study. Government grants of up to £3,250 may be available to students from families with incomes below £42,600. You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan from the Government. Find out more at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Part-time study If you would prefer to study part-time, you could be eligible for a part-time tuition fee loan. To find out more, please visit Student Loans England. More information about all support available can be found at: www.staffs.ac.uk/feesandfunding Download our “Guide to Funding Your Study” at: www.staffs.ac.uk/feesandfunding

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Full-time undergraduates should apply through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Visit: www.ucas.com To complete your UCAS application you’ll need the correct UCAS course code for each course you’re applying for, as well as the campus code where applicable. You’ll find these on our website, in the course information, or on the UCAS site. You’ll also need an Institution Code. The Institution Code for Staffordshire University is S72. Contact Enquiries Team, Customer Contact Centre, Cadman, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent t: +44 (0)1782 294400 e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk

HOW TO APPLY

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WHEN TO APPLY The closing date for all UCAS applications is 15 January. If you miss this deadline don’t panic, call us on 01782 294400.

DEFERRED ENTRY If you wish to defer entry to your chosen course for one year we’ll still welcome your application

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? After we’ve considered your application, UCAS will notify you of our decision. If you’re successful, we’ll also invite you to visit us and attend one of our Visit Days. In some cases, you may be invited to attend an interview before we decide whether to offer you a place.

AFTER RECEIVING YOUR RESULTS However confident you are about achieving the results you need, things don’t always go to plan. Prepare for all eventualities. If you don’t meet the precise conditions of the offer we made you, don’t worry. It may still be possible for us to offer you a place on your chosen course. Contact us for advice as soon as you can.

CLEARING The UCAS clearing process gives students an additional opportunity to find a place. Most universities prefer to consider students who made an application first time round.

UCAS EXTRA This is the opportunity to apply for another course if you have used all five choices and not secured a place. UCAS Extra runs from the end of February until the end of June.

OTHER COURSES Application forms for part-time and other courses can be obtained by calling us on: 01782 294400.

APPLYING FOR PART-TIME You need to complete an application form for the part-time course of your choice. You can apply online by completing the part-time application form, visit www.staffs.ac.uk/parttimeform or complete a paper application form, which can be obtained from the Customer Contact Centre.

ENROLMENT Enrolment for full-time and part-time courses usually takes place in September, with teaching starting soon after. As some courses do vary, please check out the enrolment times for your particular course. Don’t worry, when you apply you will be given all the details so you will know where to go, at what time and on what day.

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