Mechanical And Power Plant Systems Engineering
UK & EU Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:HH32
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:2 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Engineering
Course Fees
Students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £7000.00 | Annual fee. Refer to www.saas.gov.uk to apply for support. Find out more about bursaries and scholarships at http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships/undergraduate/. |
Students from Scotland and the rest of the EU
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
EssentialHND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Non UK/EU Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:HH32
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:2 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Engineering
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Further Education Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:HH32
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:2 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Engineering
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
EssentialHND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Essential Subjects
Mathematics and either Physics or
Technological Studies (Higher/A Level/ILC-H)
For entry requirementsContact us for a copy of our FE Supplement.
Summer SchoolIf required, Summer School is available for Mathematics.
Programme Description
The aim of the programme is to develop the knowledge, understanding and competencies required to carry out duties of a senior Engineer Officer in the Merchant Navy. These competencies are equally applicable to someone involved in the design, operations and maintenance of power generation and electromechanical systems on land.
Why Choose This Programme?
College of Nautical Studies, has developed this innovative programme to meet the needs and challenges of an ever growing worldwide demand for power and to cover the new educational requirements for Cadets to facilitate progress in their chosen profession at sea and on land.
The range of skills taught can be used in a wide variety of industry sectors from power generation to power facilities of hospitals, shopping malls, sports and entertainment complexes. There are career opportunities in public and private companies, at home, overseas and off-shore with professional status for advancement to very senior positions.
Whilst this Honours degree has a bespoke route for students progressing through this training scheme, other HND holders can enter the 3rd year of this programme with the appropriate qualifications.
Students on the Merchant Navy stream within the programme will have three periods of time at sea as part of the Engineering Cadet Training Scheme. Block and day release schemes may be available for those in employment.
The range of skills taught can be used in a wide variety of industry sectors from power generation to power facilities of hospitals, shopping malls, sports and entertainment complexes. There are career opportunities in public and private companies, at home, overseas and off-shore with professional status for advancement to very senior positions.
Whilst this Honours degree has a bespoke route for students progressing through this training scheme, other HND holders can enter the 3rd year of this programme with the appropriate qualifications.
Students on the Merchant Navy stream within the programme will have three periods of time at sea as part of the Engineering Cadet Training Scheme. Block and day release schemes may be available for those in employment.
What You'll Learn
Year 1: N/A.
Year 2: N/A.
Year 3: Control Engineering 3, Industrial Studies, Plant and Electrical Distribution, Engineering Analysis 3, Power Electronic Systems 3, Mechanical Engineering Design.
Year 4: Project, Engineering Analysis 4, Control Engineering 4, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Machines, Power Systems Technology
Year 2: N/A.
Year 3: Control Engineering 3, Industrial Studies, Plant and Electrical Distribution, Engineering Analysis 3, Power Electronic Systems 3, Mechanical Engineering Design.
Year 4: Project, Engineering Analysis 4, Control Engineering 4, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Machines, Power Systems Technology
Assessment
Assessment methods used to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes include examinations, coursework, class tests, presentations, computer-based exercises and written reports.
Professional Accreditation
This degree will meet the requirements of the Engineering Council for registration as an incorporated engineer and accreditation will be sought from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology leading to chartered engineer status.
Career Opportunities
This unique Bachelor of Engineering degree offers the opportunity to advance your career on land or within the Merchant Navy. It has been designed to link with the Engineering Cadet Training Scheme of the Merchant Navy. However, it is also an excellent opportunity for students with a related HND to progress their education to Honours degree level and pursue the many excellent career opportunities in power stations, the oil industry and in the design and management of engineering systems
GCUSA Student Led Teaching Awards
Dr David R. Gordon, Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Computing was nominated for the award of Effective teaching that: Helps make sense of the subject in the Glasgow Student Led Teaching Awards 2009/10.
He's one of the best teachers out there, not to neglect the rest and their efforts but when his classes come up; it’s a new and different experience. He translates the lecture materials into his own "language" I mean that he explains it in a way that every one understands it! By comparing everything to daily life experiences and machinery and items that we use, he has this magical way to relate everything in anything to his washing machine and his LCD.
Nominated by Mohaned Ali Bouabdallah
Dr. David R. Gordon is a Lecturer in Engineering Design & Analysis involving Mechanical Component/System Design, Stress and Structural Analysis, Dynamics and Vibration Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Creep and Plasticity in component behaviour, and Fracture & Fatigue including Failure Investigation. He teaches this subject matter across a number of modules at level 3, level 4 and Masters level.
He's one of the best teachers out there, not to neglect the rest and their efforts but when his classes come up; it’s a new and different experience. He translates the lecture materials into his own "language" I mean that he explains it in a way that every one understands it! By comparing everything to daily life experiences and machinery and items that we use, he has this magical way to relate everything in anything to his washing machine and his LCD.
Nominated by Mohaned Ali Bouabdallah
Dr. David R. Gordon is a Lecturer in Engineering Design & Analysis involving Mechanical Component/System Design, Stress and Structural Analysis, Dynamics and Vibration Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Creep and Plasticity in component behaviour, and Fracture & Fatigue including Failure Investigation. He teaches this subject matter across a number of modules at level 3, level 4 and Masters level.
Assessment Methods
Our aim is to build our students’ abilities in the areas demanded by employers in a global knowledge economy, through linking with employers to provide students with an authentic learning experience that blends with relevant studies.
Our students find that one of the underlying strengths of this programme of study is the other students as many currently enrolled are conducting their studies part-time, whilst holding down full-time jobs, or are sponsored by international companies. The valuable experience of these students is fed back into the classroom and informally shared to the benefit of fellow students.
Our students find that one of the underlying strengths of this programme of study is the other students as many currently enrolled are conducting their studies part-time, whilst holding down full-time jobs, or are sponsored by international companies. The valuable experience of these students is fed back into the classroom and informally shared to the benefit of fellow students.
Teaching Methods
The pastoral care of our students is an important element of our remit and all of our students are allocated a personal tutor as well as being encouraged to follow a Personal Development Planning scheme to underpin their self-reflection and development. Our Peer
Assisted Study Sessions forms a link between students from the later years of the programme to assist new students and student counsellors develop bonds between our students and the profession.
Visiting lecturers are invited from industry and commerce to contribute to programme delivery, ensuring that it is relevant and up to date and our students have the option to undertake a one year placement in industry during their third year and fourth year of studies. This placement will be recognised on the award the student receives upon leaving university. This year out of the classroom will not affect their studies as a couple of modules have been designed to allow students to undertake the learning outcomes by distance learning during this time.
Assisted Study Sessions forms a link between students from the later years of the programme to assist new students and student counsellors develop bonds between our students and the profession.
Visiting lecturers are invited from industry and commerce to contribute to programme delivery, ensuring that it is relevant and up to date and our students have the option to undertake a one year placement in industry during their third year and fourth year of studies. This placement will be recognised on the award the student receives upon leaving university. This year out of the classroom will not affect their studies as a couple of modules have been designed to allow students to undertake the learning outcomes by distance learning during this time.
Employment Details
We are committed to creating opportunities for international exchange to enhance learning and provide access to a global experience. This is a key objective of the international strategy which links closely to the learning and teaching objectives.
Fee Information
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse higher education institutions, with a tradition of welcoming students from all walks of life. As such, the University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to ensure all students have an equal chance of success. The fees and funding that are relevant to you also depend on where you lived before coming to university.
To make things as simple as possible we have information on all of this, including links to our award winning student support team, available at www.gcu.ac.uk/money.
To make things as simple as possible we have information on all of this, including links to our award winning student support team, available at www.gcu.ac.uk/money.
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