Why choose this course?
- Would you like to gain advanced engineering knowledge and design skills through the in-depth study of cutting-edge technologies?
- Would you like to increase your potential to become a leading professional in the fields of engineering or product design?
- Are you inspired by emerging technologies, and wish to increase your employment potential in areas of personal interest?
- Do you recognise the importance of interdisciplinary design, and aspire to develop products and systems within a team from a range of backgrounds?
- Would you like to collaborate on live projects with leading companies in their field, or to explore research interests allied to extensive research activities within the subject area?
This established course enables students, who have interests in a range of engineering technologies and applications, to realise their potential in an interdisciplinary context.
Working with experienced designers, engineers and technologists, you will work on a range of projects both theoretical and practical, and enjoy access to a range of high quality manufacturing and prototyping systems, and develop your potential as future managers and technologists in the area of engineering product design for the 21st Century.
The course has extensive links with industry (both national and international) and is located within a framework of other postgraduate programmes within the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment which provides opportunities, and support, to exchange ideas in a multidisciplinary arena.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). This means students are fully supported by the Institution, and receive free IED student membership for the duration of their studies and first year of Graduate membership.
Recent projects
Take a look at work from 2011 graduates - more examples to be added soon.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about these scholarships.
Postgraduate open evenings
21 March and 9 May
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Further information
Course enquiries:
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries:
Ask NTU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Please note the following information for applicants
Course focus
The course offers opportunities to develop professional engineering skills and to acquire in-depth knowledge of advanced technologies in product design and development using modern tools and techniques within an engineering environment.
Module content includes manufacturing, mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering, computer science and technology, management, robotics and emerging technologies such as advanced Web/Internet techniques and sustainable technology, and training in design, engineering and graphics software such as Solidworks, ANSYS, Matlab and Adobe Illustrator.
Course content
You will study a selection of cutting-edge subjects recognised by the engineering industry as being in high demand. The course will be delivered as follows:
1. Six taught modules, 20 credits each:
- Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology
- CAE and Internet Technologies
- Robotics and Emerging Technologies
- Engineering Management
- Research Methods
- Group Interdisciplinary Project.
2. Individual Major Study Project, 60 credits
The individual major project will develop your independent research, innovation and implementation skills, and industrially linked projects are strongly encouraged and supported. The project may be pursued either at this university, or at partner organisations in the UK or overseas.
Recent projects
Take a look at work from 2011 graduates - more examples to be added soon.
How do you study?
The course is delivered through lectures, laboratory classes and project work. You will receive support through your studies from our excellent teaching and technical support staff and have additional access to the University’s Virtual Learning Portal.
The teaching and project work of this course are well supported by extensive and state-of-art resources including:
- hydraulic and pneumatic laboratory sponsored by Festo
- machining and manufacturing workshop with a wide range of facilities such as an advanced water jet cutting machine and laser cutting machines
- various types of CNC machines
- large number of metal and wood cutting machines
- welding equipment and highly valuable rapid prototyping machines
- well equipped laboratories of wide range of subject areas including control lab
- electronics lab, robotic lab, mechatronics lab, metrology lab and material lab
- wood, metal and plastics workshops
- modern CAD/CAM studios.
Company visits
In recent years students have visited a number of companies which have included JCB (one of the world's top three manufacturers of construction equipment) and ZF Great Britain Ltd (a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, the 13th largest automotive supplier in the World), and to attend the lectures and seminars organised by professional organisations such as IET. Such arrangements enable the students to see by themselves the industrial implementation of the design and technology they learn in the class room, and to gain the updated knowledge of technology innovation.
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by coursework, oral presentations, case studies and projects. The Individual Major Project module involves the design, implementation and reporting of a major research task by thesis.
Who teaches on this course?
You will be taught by an experienced team who are passionate about this subject area. Take a look at their profiles to find out more about their areas of expertise.
Course leader:Dr Phil Breedon
Dr Amin Al-Habaibeh
Professor Daizhong Su
Leslie Arthur
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). This means students are fully supported by the Institution, and receive free IED student membership for the duration of their studies and first year of Graduate membership.
Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering Centre (ADMEC)
As a student on the course, you will benefit from the internationally recognised research activities of the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering Centre (ADMEC), which is supported by grants and external funding from a variety of organisations including the European Union, the UK Government and research councils and the Royal Society and industry.
The Centre has been involved in many international activities including number of international collaborative projects, and closely works with industry on different research and consultancy schemes. The centre provides opportunities for students to work on exciting and challenging industrial projects and innovative research programmes.
This course is attractive to both students and employers from the UK and overseas, and has been developed to enhance your career prospects in areas of personal interest.
It provides opportunity, knowledge and support for you to develop new product concepts and conduct projects in collaboration with a range of industrial partners. You will become more strategically aware, technically literate and be able to communicate concepts and outcomes at an advanced level in an ever-changing global market place.
On completion, you will have acquired skills and knowledge and to set up your own business or to work in industry, with consultancies or research and development organisations or to progress to PhD study by engaging in further research. You will gain a range of transferable, technical and engineering skills to enter a range of careers in the industrial or engineering sectors.
The Hive
Support is also provided by The Hive business incubator unit based at Nottingham Trent University to realise and protect the commercial and business potential of ideas and concepts, form companies and attract investment where appropriate.
Work placements
Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry. Work based placements maybe considered on an individual basis.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, manufacturing and electrical/electronic, computing, product/industrial design or relevant subject areas.
We welcome applications from mature candidates with equivalent academic achievement and substantial relevant industrial experience. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.
English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.
Pre-sessional English courses
We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses from six to 30 weeks for students who need help achieving these requirements. Even if you have already met the minimum entry requirements you could still benefit, as many students do, from the study skills and orientation to the UK education system that is offered by a short PEAP course.
For more information on PEAP including dates, fees and English language entry requirements for these courses, please visit our website.
In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language support classes are available to all international (non-EU) students studying on degree courses at NTU. There is no extra charge for these classes.
Application details
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview (for international students via telephone or internet).
- All applicants will be required to provide examples of project work, which can be from your previous studies or work in industry. This is requested to enable us to understand your interests, and the level and type of work you have undertaken.
How to apply
Applications should be made directly to the University via the online application form.
You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:
- a copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
- a copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
- a copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).
Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses.
Find out more about these scholarships.
Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Further information
Course enquiries:
Email us
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries:
www.ntu.ac.uk/askntu
Tel: +44 (0)115 9418 418
