PG open event programme November 2019 - Engineering

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Postgraduate Open Event Saturday 9 November 2019

Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH

Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire Our open event is designed to inform and inspire you, allowing you to investigate our range of new engineering courses. We have developed a suite of engineering programmes aimed at establishing a leading engineering technology community.

Our engineering courses are specifically designed with industrial partners in order to provide an accredited qualification.

Your Open Event Take time during the event to meet our experts and talk to current students about their experiences.

1.30 – 2.00pm

Registration

On arrival, please follow signs to the registration desk where our team will welcome you; complimentary refreshments will be available.

2.00 – 2.20pm

Introduction to postgraduate study

Discover how our postgraduate courses can widen your skill base, further your knowledge or boost your career. Find out how we support you and grow your connections during your course.

2.30 - 3.30pm

Course sessions

Meet your course leader and discuss the course on a 1-to-1 or small group basis. Room information will be provided on the day and our student ambassadors will show you the way.

3.30 - 4.00pm

Find out more

A chance to take a campus tour with one of our current students or chat with our student support staff about anything from fees and

funding to accommodation.

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“I have many years’ experience of academic teaching, research and management – this includes leading research groups and managing people nationally and internationally.”

Dr Salah Al-Majeed, Academic Subject Leader (Head) of Engineering Technologies

You’ll learn from, and work with, active researchers and industry professionals. You will have a chance to practice your knowledge in local companies such as ABB, MOOG, SC Group, Spirax Sarco, Dowty Propeller, Kohler Mira and Total Metal Products Ltd. Finance

Facilities

Find out more about the postgraduate master’s loan scheme and other available funding options. UK/EU students (under the age of 60) studying a first master’s degree may be eligible for a loan of up to £10,906*. The government also offers a doctoral loan of up to £25,000*. For full details please contact our Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

Investment in our engineering facilities at Park campus with dedicated labs, complete with the very latest industry standard equipment will give you the opportunity to carry out hands-on experiments in both electrical/electronic and mechanical engineering.

Accommodation

Disabled parking spaces are available on campus and our buildings have been adapted for wheelchair users. Please contact our Enquiries team to book your blue badge parking space: enquiries@glos.ac.uk

Our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas, including our Pittville Student Village, lodgings, university-approved housing and halls of residence. For more information visit glos.ac.uk/accommodation

Visitors with disabilities

If you would like to arrange a meeting with a Disability Adviser, please call 01242 714541.

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Postgraduate courses The School is building on its established and growing base in this domain, developing on its diverse work that encompasses general engineering, analytics and optimisation and bionics (learning from nature). A strong applied focus in these areas will draw on the university’s expanding facilities at C11 Berkeley.

Taught degrees

Mechatronics Engineering (MSc)

Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering (MSc)

Explore the challenges and opportunities that mechatronics presents to modern industry. Investigate how organisations can ensure their mechatronic assets are able to meet future demands presented

by Industry 5.0, and explore pioneering approaches in the field.

In the era of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, electrical and electronics systems engineers are playing an essential role in new and exciting fields. Topics of study include power electronics and advanced electronic systems design.

Engineering Management (MSc) Offers a career progression route towards senior and leadership roles in industry – whether you’re a recent graduate, or you’ve spent some years in the workplace.

Engineering Technologies (MSc by Research, MRes, PhD)

Gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in control engineering, instrumentation and electronics and develop the ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources to make effective decisions on complex instrumentation and control engineering problems.

Postgraduate researchers studying Engineering Technologies can draw on our wide-ranging expertise within the School of Business and Technology. There’s a strong applied research focus in the school and particular interest in work that engages with the concerns of the user, the needs of businesses and the rapid developments within the engineering sector.

Industrial Sustainable Energy (MSc) An inter-disciplinary programme exploring all aspects of sustainable energy in an industrial context, including technological developments, environmental considerations and economic factors.

The school is active in pure and applied research, knowledge transfer and industrial projects. There are a number of dedicated laboratories for researchers.

This strong and dynamic background means that postgraduate researchers – whether full-time or part-time – join a group of 30+ research candidates involved in extending both new knowledge and professional practice.

Industrial Systems Engineering (MSc) Designed to equip you with advanced theoretical knowledge, technical skills and experience of practical application.

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This innovative MSc programme will help you develop highly sought-after advanced skills and become fully able to maximise the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Research degrees

Industrial Control Engineering (MSc)

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Industrial Internet of Things (MSc)

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Park campus

Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH

Registration

1b Media Centre (EW) 2

Bedford Building (BE)

3 Hall Building 4

Design Centre (Owen Building, OW)

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Jones Building (LC)

11 Broadlands Villa (BV) 12 Dunholme Villa (DH) 13 Cornerways (CW) 14 Broadlands Lodge (BL) 15 The Farmery 16 Fullwood Lodge (FWL) 17 Farmery Lodge

6 Pallas Villa (PL)

Halls of Residence

7 Reynolds Building (LC)

18 Challinor Hall

8 Computing and

Technology Suite

(Waterworth Building, WW)

19 Cooke Villa

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22 Jenna Villa

Monk Building (MK)

10 Fullwood House (FW) T: 03330 141414

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Main Reception (Registration)

Library and Information Services

Student Helpzone

Students’ Union

Refectory

Car Park

Disabled Parking

20 Tyndale Villa 21 Dowty Villa 23 Grace Villa

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