Engineering your future. Postgraduate Programmes 2011

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WelcomeEngineering Sciences at the University of Southampton is a world-leading integrated research, teaching and enterprise organisation covering a wide range of engineering disciplines, and Postgraduate taught (PGT) and research (PGR) programmes form an integral part of our research strategy.

The MSc programmes relate directly to research strengths within Engineering Sciences, with dissertation research carried out within the appropriate research groups. Our MSc student base is continually expanding and we are delighted to have included two new cutting-edge MSc courses for 2011 – MSc in Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design and MSc in Space Systems Engineering.

Engineering Sciences is organised into nine research groups, with one of our major strengths being the ability to integrate research expertise. We have an established reputation in land, sea, air and space transportation engineering, and are defining the research agenda for the 21st century by engaging in four cross-cutting strategic thrusts: bioengineering, energy technology, hydrosciences and tiny technologies.

Research groups- Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics - Astronautics - Bioengineering Sciences - Computational Engineering and Design - Electromechanical Engineering - Energy Technology - Engineering Materials and Surface Engineering - Fluid Structure Interactions - nCATS

This brochure gives an overview of our cutting-edge postgraduate programmes and by choosing to study here you will work with internationally respected academics and be involved in world leading research.

Today, the University of Southampton is a forward-thinking institution that aspires to change the world for the better. Through education, research, innovation and enterprise, we provide opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, society and the economy.

With over 22,000 students, around 5,000 staff, and an annual turnover well in excess of £400 million, the University of Southampton is one of the UK’s top institutions for engineering, computer science and medicine. We combine academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning. As a founder member of the Russell Group, a prestigious association of 20 major research-intensive universities in the UK, we offer a high-calibre study environment.

Front cover: UK Sport sponsored two of our Engineering Doctorate students to help Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams to success in Vancouver 2010. Working with academics and consultants across the University, Rachel Blackburn and James Roche co-designed her world- beating sled ‘Arthur’.

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Students, researchers and academics worked together to design and build the man-powered aircraft that beat the competition for the longest fight in the Leonardo da Vinci class at the Worthing International Birdman Competition.

Research programmes PhD

You will study under the supervision of a team of academic staff and become a full member of one of our nine research groups. Elements of formal training include communication skills and project management, data handling and analysis, and library and information retrieval. You will also choose two technical modules from appropriate MEng/MSc programmes. You will register initially for an MPhil, with conditional later transfer to PhD.

We have an on-going monitoring and assessment process (including regular report writing and viva voce examinations) to ensure the successful progress of postgraduates throughout their PhD studies. We encourage our postgraduates to present their work at international conferences, and journal and conference publications can be submitted as part of the monitoring and assessment process. The PhD is examined by thesis and oral examination.

Key facts

Postgraduate Admissions Administrator: Ms J F ZimblerTel: +44 (0)23 8059 3389Email: sesphd@southampton.ac.uk

Further information, including how to apply: www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/pgr

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (3 years)

Entry requirements: first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent.

EngD Engineering Doctorate: Transport and the Environment/ Engineering Sciences

If you are a well-qualified, ambitious graduate engineer, our EngD will provide you with the technical, business and personal development competences required to become one of the senior technical managers of the future.

You will be sponsored by a company, and will have an industrial supervisor and a supervisory team at the University. The programme combines doctoral-level research with taught modules from across the Faculty of Engineering, science and mathematics modules from the School of Management’s MBA programme, and transferable skills training.

Key facts

Postgraduate Admissions Administrators:Transport and the Environment: Mrs S Hawthorne; Engineering Sciences: Ms J F Zimbler Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 7705Email: engd@southampton.ac.uk

Further information, including how to apply: www.southampton.ac.uk/idtc

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (4 years)

Entry requirements: good honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or science.

Taught programmes

All of our established MSc programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institution as the further learning element for the educational requirements for CEng; new programmes will seek such accreditation, which can only be applied for after the fi rst cohort has graduated.

MSc Aerodynamics

There are two themes in the Aerodynamics MSc programme: Aerodynamics and Computation, and Race Car Aerodynamics. Both themes will suit graduates or similarly qualifi ed individuals from engineering, scientifi c

and mathematical backgrounds, with some experience of fl uid dynamics who are aiming for advanced specialisation in aerodynamics. The Race Car Aerodynamics MSc is now recognised as a world-leading course for those wanting to enter Formula One as aerodynamicists and CFD engineers. Both themes emphasise the fundamentals of aerodynamics as a subject. Aerodynamics and Computation focuses on numerical methods and the physics and computation of turbulence. Race Car Aerodynamics centres on analysis, computation and measurement of turbulent fl ows associated with high performance race cars.

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Student working on race car model in the University of Southampton’s RJ Mitchell wind tunnel, as used by F1 teams, Americas Cup yacht teams and Olympic athletes.

Programme content

Aerodynamics and ComputationCore modules: Numerical Methods; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); Applications of CFD; Turbulence 1: Physics and Measurement; Turbulence 2: Computation and Modelling .

Optional modules: Acoustics; Aerospace CFD; Analytical and Numerical Acoustics; Applied Aerodynamics; Biological Flows; Compressible Flow; Design, Search and Optimisation: Principles, Methods and Parameterisation; Design, Search and Optimisation: Case Studies; Experimental Techniques for Aerodynamics; Flow Control; Hypersonics and High-temperature Gas Dynamics; Powered Lift or Aircraft Propulsion; Race Car Aerodynamics; Wing Aerodynamics.

Key Facts Aerodynamics and Computation

Admissions Tutor: Dr Zhiwei HuTel: +44-(0)2380-593961Email: z.hu@soton.ac.uk

Start Date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year), part-time (2 years)

Entry requirements: upper second class honours degree in engineering, mathematics or science-based subject/equivalent. Candidates with relevant employment experience would be considered.

Race Car AerodynamicsCore modules: Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics ; Experimental Techniques for Aerodynamics; Numerical Methods; Race Car Aerodynamics; Race Car Design/GDP; Turbulence 1: Physics and Measurement; Turbulence 2: Computation and Modelling.

Optional modules: Applied Aerodynamics; Design, Search and Optimisation: Principles, Methods and Parameterisation; Design, Search and Optimisation: Case Studies; Flow Control; Wing Aerodynamics.

Key Facts Race Car Aerodynamics

Admissions Tutor: Dr Zhiwei HuTel: +44-(0)2380-593961Email: z.hu@soton.ac.uk

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year)

Entry requirements: upper second class honours degree in engineering, mathematics or science-based subject/equivalent. Candidates with relevant employment experience would be considered.

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science

This programme is suitable for engineering, mathematics or physical sciences graduates who wish to specialise in advanced mechanical engineering science or to support continued professional development. It off ers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental science, methods, analysis and engineering applications.

The four themes are: Bioengineering, Computational Engineering Design, Engineering Materials and Mechatronics.

Programme content

Bioengineering: Biological FlowsCore modules: Orthopaedic Biomechanics; Human Factors in Engineering; Advanced Orthopaedic Biomechanics; Biomaterials; Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science.

Computational Engineering DesignCore modules: Advanced Computational Methods in Engineering; Design Search and Optimisation; Numerical Methods; Uncertainty Quantifi cation and Robust Design; Advanced Finite Element Analysis; Applications of CFD.

Engineering MaterialsCore modules: Manufacturing with Metals; Materials in Transport; Composites Engineering; Surface Engineering; Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science; Failure of Materials; Theory of Elasticity; Microstructural Characterisation; Biomaterials.

MechatronicsCore modules: Advanced Electrical Systems; Numerical Methods; Classical Control Design; Advanced Digital Control; Sensors and Signal Processing for Condition Monitoring; Instrumentation; Robotic Systems; Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science.

Optional modules: Please see the wide selection available at: www.soton.ac.uk/ses/resources/mscames.html

Key Facts

Admissions Tutor: Dr Bram SengersTel: +44 (0)23 8059 2839Email: sesmsc@southampton.ac.uk

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year), part-time (2 years)

Entry requirements: upper second-class honours degree in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject (or equivalent); candidates with relevant employment experience would be considered.

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MSc Maritime Engineering Science

This MSc will suit engineering, mathematics and physical sciences graduates who wish to specialise in the maritime engineering science sector. No prior knowledge of the discipline is required. The programme offers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental principles, methods, analysis, synthesis and engineering applications. There are six themes, each with compulsory lecture modules for in-depth specialisation, plus three to five options to broaden your experience. The six themes are: Advanced Materials, Marine Engineering, Maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics, Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Yacht and Small Craft.

Programme content

Advanced MaterialsCore modules: Failure of Materials; Finite Element Analysis; Fundamentals of Ship Science*; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Materials in Transport; Structural Integrity; Theory of Plate Structures.

Marine EngineeringCore modules: Advanced Electrical Systems; Fundamentals of Ship Science*; Instrumentation for Marine Engineering; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Propulsion Engineering; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Naval Architecture Dynamics; Plant Condition Monitoring.

Maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics.Core modules: Application of CFD; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Finite Element Analysis; Fundamentals of Ship Science*; Geometry and Grid Generation; Numerical Methods; Turbulence 1: Physics and Measurement; Turbulence 2: Computation and Modelling.

Naval ArchitectureCore modules: Advances in Resistance and Propulsion; Fundamentals of Ship Science*; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Maritime Fluid–Structure Interaction; Structural Integrity.

Ship ScienceCore modules: Fundamentals of Ship Science*; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Propulsion Engineering; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Maritime Fluid–Structure Interaction; Theory of Plate Structures.

Yacht and Small CraftCore modules: Fundamentals of Ship Science*; High-performance Craft; Introductory Physical Oceanography; Marine Law; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Powercraft Performance and Design; Sailing Yacht Design; Yacht Experimental Techniques.

*Provided as an intensive short course in the first two weeks of semester one

The Wolfson Unit worked with the designers of Puma’s Il Mostro, 2nd place in the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race. © Dave Kneale / Volvo Ocean Race

Key facts

Admissions Tutor: Dr Kamal DjidjeliTel: +44 (0) 2380 598339Email: kkd@soton.ac.uk

Start date: September

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year)

Entry requirements: good second class honours degree (or equivalent), in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or related subject.

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Marine Technology

This programme aims to meet the needs of graduates and their employers. It is run by a consortium of five UK universities (mtec@work), recognised for their excellence in marine technology education and research: Heriot-Watt, Newcastle, Strathclyde, Southampton and University College London. Normally all students are in full-time, marine-sectored employment. There are eight technology streams available in the MSc and PG Dip programmes (a PG Cert course is also available): These streams are: Classification and Survey, Conversion and Repair, Defence, General, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Small Craft Design.

Programme content

Modules are also offered as stand-alone CPD (approved by the Institute of Marine Engineers and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects), which may be suitable for those requiring specific subject training. Teaching is delivered by a combination of distance-learning material and one-week intensive schools, with pre-school preparation and post-school assignments for modules, each of which has a credit rating of 10 points and requires 100 hours study time.

Key facts

Admissions Tutor: Professor Philip A WilsonTelephone: +44(0) 23 8059 3767Email: philip.wilson@soton.ac.uk

Start date: throughout the year

Study mode and duration: MSc: 2–5 years; PG Dip: 2–5 years; PG Cert: 1–3 years (all distance-learning and 1-week intensive schools)

Entry requirements: BEng honours in marine technology subject or relevant subject (for example: civil, mechanical or environmental engineering). Class 2.2 or above.

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MSc Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design

This MSc is supported by a number of major UK companies including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, QintetiQ and Cobham.

This programme is suitable for engineering, mathematics or physical sciences graduates who wish to specialise in themes in Unmanned Systems or to support continued professional development. It offers a sound understanding of the relevant fundamental science, methods, analysis and engineering applications. Students will be able to design and build a sophisticated unmanned system in the course of their studies and will have access to rapid prototyping and testing facilities to put their designs through mission validation.

The aim of this MSc course is to provide graduate engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to become unmanned vehicle systems designers.

There are currently two themes: Marine and Air-vehicle (fixed and rotary wing).

*Subject to validation

Programme content

Marine and Air-vehicle (fixed and rotary wing)Core modules: Complex System Design Tools and Techniques; Systems Reliability Prediction; Materials in Transport; Finite Element Analysis and Applications of CFD.

Optional modules include: Design; Search and Optimisation: Principles, Methods and Parameterisation; Design, Search and Optimisation: Case Studies; Composites Engineering; Advanced Digital Control, Failure of Materials; Automotive Propulsion; Aerospace CFD.

Key facts

Admissions Tutor: Professor James Scanlan Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2369Email: j.p.scanlan@soton.ac.uk

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year), part-time (2 years)

Entry requirements: upper second class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered.

Design, build and fly your own unmanned vehicle on our MSc course in Unmanned Vehicle Systems Design.

MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies

This programme offers engineering, science and mathematics graduates an academically challenging introduction to incumbent and modern energy technologies for sustainable power generation. The taught element of the programme consists of 12 modules and is followed by a substantial research project leading to a dissertation.

Programme content

Core modules: Automotive Propulsion; Fuel cells and photovoltaic Systems 1 and 2; Introduction to Energy Technologies; Nuclear Energy Technology; Renewable Energy from the Environment; Sustainable Energy Systems, Resources and Usage

Optional modules: Advanced Electrical Systems; Cryogenics and Super Conductivity; Electro-mechanical Power Systems for Aircraft and Spacecraft; Energy Resources and Engineering; Engineering Management Studies; Environmental Audit and Risk Assessment; Human Factors in Engineering; Introductory Physical

Oceanography; Management and Organisation; Marine Propulsion Engineering; Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering; Modelling in Environmental and Earth Systems; Offshore Mechanics and Engineering Analysis; Power Transmission and Vibration; Transport Economy; Transport Management; Waste Resource Management.

Key facts

Admissions Tutor: Dr Dmitry BavykinTel: +44 (0) 2380 598358Email: d.bavykin@soton.ac.uk

Start date: September

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year), part-time (over 2-3 years)

Entry requirements: good second class honours degree in chemical/mechanical/electrical/civil engineering, mathematics or physics. Relevant employment experience would be considered if a candidate does not meet the requirements.

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MSc Space Systems Engineering*

This programme is suitable for physics and engineering graduates and focuses on the design of all the elements that make up a space mission. The course uses an integrated approach to the complete design of a total space system and shows how the various component subsystems function and interface with each other. The University of Southampton is uniquely placed to off er this course, drawing extensively from the courses provided to the European Space Agency and spacecraft industry by the Astronautics group. The lecturers in this course are also authors of the best seller book Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Wiley.

Programme content

Core modules: Spacecraft Engineering Design; Concurrent Engineering Design; Spacecraft Instrumentation; Spacecraft Structural Design; Astronautics:

Optional modules: Avionics; Design Search and Optimisation: Principles, Methods and Parameterisation; Design, Search and Optimisation: Case Studies; Advanced

Electrical Systems; Numerical Methods; Statistics for Engineering Systems; Advanced Digital Control, Advanced Finite Element Analysis; Biologically Inspired Robots; Fuel Cells and PV Systems I, Fuel Cells and PV Systems II; Introductory Remote Sensing of the Oceans; Classical Control Design; Robotic Systems; Electrical Power Systems; Cryogenics and Superconductivity; Finite Element Analysis I.

Key Facts

Admissions tutor: Dr Adrian TatnallTel: +44 (0)23 8059 3516Email: art4@soton.ac.uk

Start date: October

Study mode and duration: full-time (1 year), part-time (2 years)

Entry requirements: upper second or fi rst-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or a science based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered.

*Subject to validation

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General Key facts

Assessment: Courses are assessed using a combination of examinations, coursework, thesis, individual project and fi nal dissertation. Please see: www.southampton.ac.uk/ses for course specifi c details.

Fees and Funding: For information on fees, scholarships and studentships, please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/ses

Applying: University application form with transcripts. Please see www.southampton.ac.uk/ses for course specifi c details including closing dates, admissions policy/selection tools and non-standard entry requirements.

Find out more: For more information on all of the courses detailed herein please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/pgt

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This brochure is prepared well in advance of the academic year to which it relates and the University offers the information contained in it as a guide only. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of drafting, some changes will inevitably have occurred in the interval between publication and start of the relevant academic year. You should not therefore rely solely on this brochure and should contact sesmsc@southampton.ac.uk or visit the website at www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/pg for up-to-date information concerning course fees, course content and entry requirements for the current academic year. You should also consult the University’s Prospectus with the full terms and conditions at www.southampton.ac.uk/inf/termsandconditions.html for more specific details of the limits of the University’s liability in the event of changes to advertised courses/programmes and related information.

International postgraduatesInternational Office Staff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world, as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK. We provide advice and information to anyone who is considering applying to Southampton. Our aim is to make the process of joining the University as simple as possible. You will find a quick introduction to the University on the International Office website, where you can also view web pages dedicated to more than 30 specific countries, with information about entry requirements, details of student societies at the University, overseas representatives and other useful links. www.southampton.ac.uk/international

English language requirements If your first language is not English, we need to know that your listening, written and spoken English skills are of a standard that enable you to enjoy the full benefit of your studies. You will be required to show that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved English test or have successfully completed the University’s pre-sessional English course. As a general rule for Engineering Sciences research degrees (PGR), you need a minimum International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 560 (computer based TOEFL 220). For taught master’s (PGT) you generally need a minimum IELTS score of

6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. Other approved English Language tests are accepted and nationals of certain countries are generally given exemption from having to take a formal English language test.

Support for international students International Student Advisors in the Student Advice and Information Centre (SAIC) will be able to help you with any queries you may have on issues such as opening bank accounts, insurance, and working in the UK. SAIC will also be able to provide information on specialist food shops and other useful contacts. In addition to the International Student Advisors, the University also has Academic International Student Advisors who will be available to assist you in academic matters.

International students induction programmeWe run an induction programme for international students registered on our courses. This takes place before term starts in September and provides an excellent opportunity for students to meet each other.

International students We have an International Students Working Group, which is able to provide academic support as well as arranging social activities. All international students from Engineering Sciences as well as other academic units within the Faculty are welcome to join.

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