EnginEEringUNDERGRADUATE STUDY • 2012 ENTRY

STREATHAM CAMPUS, EXETER

UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

MEng Single Honours Civil Engineering H202 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Civil Engineering withIndustrial Experience

H201 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Civil Engineering withInternational Study

H207 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering

H290 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering with IndustrialExperience

H291 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering withInternational Study

H292 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering H601 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering withIndustrial Experience

HPD0 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering withInternational Study

H1C0 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering andComputer Science

HG64 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering andComputer Science withIndustrial Experience

IH61 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Electronic Engineering andComputer Science withInternational Study

IH16 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Engineering and Management H704 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Engineering and Managementwith Industrial Experience

NH12 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Engineering and Managementwith International Study

HN1F AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Materials Engineering H191 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Materials Engineering withIndustrial Experience

H196 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Materials Engineering withInternational Study

H198 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Mechanical Engineering H302 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience

H303 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Mechanical Engineering with International Study

H309 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

Engineering H104 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32

UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

BEng Single Honours Civil Engineering H200 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience

H203 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Civil Engineering with International Study

H205 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering H610 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience

HP10 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering with International Study

HPC0 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

HG6K ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering and Computer Science withIndustrial Experience

HI61 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Electronic Engineering and Computer Science withInternational Study

HI16 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Engineering and Management HN12 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Engineering and Management with Industrial Experience

HN21 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Engineering and Management with International Study

NH21 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Materials Engineering H190 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Materials Engineering with Industrial Experience

H195 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Materials Engineering with International Study

H197 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Mechanical Engineering H300 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience

H301 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Mechanical Engineering with International Study

H308 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

Engineering H101 ABB-BBB; IB: 32-30

BSc Combined HonoursMathematics and Engineering GH11 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-30

Key Information

For further details on all our entry requirements, please see our Engineering pages atwww.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/engineering

Streatham Campus, ExeterWebsite: www.exeter.ac.uk/engineeringEmail: engineering@exeter.ac.ukPhone: +44 (0)1392 724061

Why study Engineeringat University ofExeter?Engineering is not just a career; it’s a driving force in society. Modern life is characterised by rapiddevelopments in technology – the mobile phone, nanotechnology, satellitecommunications, high-speed trains andinnovative structures – all designed anddeveloped by engineers. Engineers solveproblems and make things happen. Theylead major changes in our lives throughthe development of new technologycapable of improving the environment,medical treatments and globalcommunications to name but a few.Engineers are the innovators, designersand managers of these advances frominitial ideas, through to design,development and implementation.

To be a successful engineer in the presentfast-moving technological world, you willrequire an education with the broadestpossible interdisciplinary base. Astomorrow’s engineer, you will find thatyour career will involve not only bringingyour own specialist knowledge to aproject, but also collaborating withengineers from other disciplines and themanagement of interdisciplinary teams.

Teaching and research are key to Exeter’sreputation. We provide a challenging andrewarding experience for all students

through our high quality teaching,supervision, pastoral care and learningopportunities, all designed to bring outthe very best of our students’ intellectualand personal skills. Exeter has severalinternationally-leading research groups inareas such as advanced materials, watersystems and data storage, all of whichwork with engineering companies basedin the UK, EU and worldwide.

We have excellent links with industryboth locally and nationally and ourstudents have the opportunity to carryout extensive work placements and beinvolved with industrially-driven researchprojects, all of which enhance youremployability.

1st in the UK for general engineering inthe National Student Survey (2010)sTop 10 for general engineering in The Times, Guardian and Independentuniversity guides 2011 Above UK average graduate levelemployment and postgraduate study ratesu

All programmes available with IndustrialExperience or International Study All specialist programmes professionallyaccredited

sbased on the average percentage of positive responsesfor full service universities

uProportion of UK domiciled, full-time, first degreegraduates relative to all graduates with a knowndestination; HESA 2007/08

At Exeter we provide you with a thoroughgrounding in the principles underlying allbranches of engineering, then train you inspecialist disciplines. is is achieved via ourmultidisciplinary core first year and the widerange of advanced modules in the secondand subsequent years. is approach willgive you the confidence to work across thevarious engineering disciplines, whileoffering the flexibility to choose between thespecialist disciplines from the second year.

How your degree is structuredWe are committed to providing you with an engineering education that containsspecialist depth, as well as a broad-basedfoundation. We aim to produce adaptablegraduates capable of working constructivelywithin interdisciplinary teams. is can beseen in our programme structures, which all start with a common first year.

All our specialist programmes are accreditedby the relevant engineering institutions, socompletion of a MEng or BEng programmeallows you to go on to become a charteredengineer (further matching sections arerequired of BEng graduates, which arenormally completed after graduation whilst in practice).

Industrial Experience and International StudyEngineering is an international professionand many engineering graduates will work overseas for part of their careers.

One exciting option is to spend half a year during your third year at one of ourpartner institutions in Europe under theErasmus exchange scheme, or spend a yearfurther afield via international exchangeagreements.

Another option is to take an industrialplacement in the vacation prior to the start of your third year (6-10 weeks, subjectto suitable arrangements). is is thenfollowed by an extended individual projectduring your third year, specifically designedaround your industrial placement. ecombined placement and project allows youto undertake paid vacation work whilegaining highly relevant industrialexperience. We have excellent links withemployers and can provide assistance infinding suitable employment. You can takeeither the international study version or theindustrial experience version on most of ourprogrammes.

ElectivesAll our degree programmes give you theopportunity to take modules from otherColleges within the University alongside the Engineering modules. ese electivesallow you to study areas outside the subject,for example to improve your foreignlanguage skills or undertake an industrialplacement as part of your third year.Electives are available subject to timetablingconstraints and to students fulfilling the relevant prerequisites.

Core first yearDuring your first year you will study a rangeof subjects fundamental to all branches ofengineering, providing a broad-basedintroduction to the programmes on offer.We aim to give you experience of the multi-disciplinary nature of engineering practice.

e core first year gives you the skills andadaptability to work and communicateeffectively across the spectrum of disciplinesas well as providing a foundation for trainingin a specialist branch. Half a day a week isdevoted to engineering design activitieswhere you will work in small groups in thelabs and workshops. You will also take partin a Team Development Project to build ahydroelectric generator. e project is run asa competition and introduces team-working,an essential skill for engineers.

You then have the flexibility to transfer to any one of our engineering disciplines atthe end of your first year and at the end ofyour second year you can also transferbetween the BEng and MEng versions of the programmes.

For up-to-date details of all our programmes and modules, please checkwww.exeter.ac.uk/engineering

Degree programmes

Civil Engineering and Civil and EnvironmentalEngineeringDevelopments in the constructionindustry and more broadly in how we dealwith various issues in urban areas and in the natural environment are driven by theever increasing demand for energy-efficientand sustainable use of limited resources,technological progress in other engineeringdisciplines, socio-economic activities andclimate change. We will provide you with abroad and sufficiently specialised knowledgein a range of civil and environmentalengineering subjects including geotechnics,structures and water engineering.

MEng/BEng Civil Engineering(also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which includes theInstitution of Civil Engineers and theInstitution of Structural Engineers.

Civil engineering is essentially aboutcreating and managing the infrastructureand environment in which we live. As a civilengineer you will play a key role in the futureprospects and health of society. Civilengineering interfaces with electrical,mechanical, chemical and managerialprocesses. People skills are vitally importantto civil engineers, who work alongside abroad section of society in order to bringplans to fruition. Our programmes combinethe science (mathematics, dynamics andmaterials) with personal and managementskills developed through application anddirect study.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: You will start to specialise in yoursubject discipline but will still maintainsome common engineering modules. Youwill have the opportunity to investigatesome project ideas of your own, and at theend of the year you’ll take part in a civilengineering residential field course.

Year 3: By the third year you will haveselected two key areas in which to specialise, from structural engineering, CAD, geotechnical engineering or waterengineering. You will carry out an individualproject under the supervision of a memberof academic staff with expertise in yourchosen area.

Year 4 (MEng only): In your final year you will specialise even more, therebystrengthening your understanding of eithercivil, structural, geotechnical, water orenvironmental engineering. You will work on a major group project which will furtherdevelop your engineering and projectmanagement skills.

MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering (also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)

Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which includes theInstitution of Civil Engineers and theInstitution of Structural Engineers.

Water-related problems and various other environmental issues are increasinglybecoming key challenges at local andnational levels as well as globally. ere isnow the need for engineers with specialisedknowledge in civil and environmentalengineering who are able to work efficientlyin multidisciplinary teams. is programmeoffers highly professional training in civil engineering with special relevance to environmental engineering. By linkingour expertise in civil engineering, watersystems and climate systems, we offer anexciting and highly relevant programme that will prepare you for work in civil and environmental engineering.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: From the second year onwards thecore and optional modules start to take amore specialised pathway with a focus oncivil engineering and its applications to large scale water systems and the impact of climate change.

Years 3: e latter part of the programmeputs special emphasis on working in a world where a changing climate has greatimpacts on planning, design, constructionand operation of civil engineering projects.For example, changing rainfall patterns will bring significant new challenges to the design and maintenance of urban water supplies around the globe.

Year 4 (MEng only): You’ll undertake asubstantial interdisciplinary group project,industrial case studies and study advancedaspects of civil and environmentalengineering such as urban drainage design,water management and hydroinformatics.

I absolutely love it here; there is so much to do in andaround Exeter. The course is a lot of fun, but a lot of hardwork. It’s so rewarding and you definitely get out whatyou put in. All of the support staff have been great;during my application, around results time and during my time here. The technicians and PhD students that help out with practical sessions are all so helpful andreally know their field. There is an amazing range of things to do within andoutside the University. The societies here cater foreverybody and there is always a group of like-mindedpeople. If there is something you’re interested in, but it’snot already here, then you can just start a new societyand you can almost guarantee there will be other peoplehere who share your interest.

FREYA POWELL, MENG CIVIL ENGINEERING

Electronic EngineeringElectronics shape our world – from mobile phones to hybrid cars, medicalinstrumentation, renewable energy devices,aerospace systems and a host of othertechnologies essential to our everyday lifeand future well-being. Our degrees equip you with the skills and knowledge not onlyto understand the fundamentals of modern-day electronic and computer technology, butmore importantly to help design, install andoperate future technologies in a rewardingand interesting professional career.

MEng/BEng Electronic Engineering(also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)Accredited by the Institution of Engineeringand Technology.

ere have been remarkable advances in electronics over recent years andelectronic engineers are at the forefront of this fast-moving world. ey work at the cutting-edge of the electronics industryand so their expertise is in great demand. A professional electronic engineer can have an exciting and diverse career designing and manufacturing new technologicaldevelopments in electronics, computerengineering, communications systems and control engineering in all branches of industry.

Our programmes emphasise the need for technical competence combined withflexibility of mind. ey recognise the factthat modern professional engineers need to be multi-skilled and familiar withconcepts and techniques from other related areas of study.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: You will start to specialise in yourprogramme area while still maintaining

some common modules with the MechanicalEngineering and Engineering andManagement programmes. You will have the opportunity to investigate some projectideas of your own and work on an analogueor digital design for your case study. You willlearn about how modern communicationnetworks function and understand theprinciples of electronic design in cars and aeroplanes.

Year 3: By year three, you will havenarrowed down your specialisms to two ofthe following areas: communicationsengineering, electromagnetics, CAD andconsumer electronics engineering. You willcarry out an individual project under thesupervision of a member of academic staffwith expertise in your chosen area.

Year 4 (MEng only): In your final year youwill specialise further, strengthening yourunderstanding in either computerelectronics, consumer electronics, softwaresystems or operational systems engineering.You will work on a major group projectwhich will further develop your engineeringand project management skills.

MEng/BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science(also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)Accredited by the Institution of Engineeringand Technology.

Electronic Engineering and ComputerScience are both concerned with enhancingour experience of the world and shaping theconvenience of our future in terms ofsolving problems and developing productsand systems which will increase theaccuracy, speed and quality of informationsources and technology. ese disciplines areclosely linked and specifically interweave inthe manufacture of equipment such as

pocket computer products like mobilephones or e-books.

Electronic Engineering and ComputerScience encompass not just the softwareaspects of computing but also the hardware.Knowing how both work enables the designof systems that incorporate bothcounterparts and presents an understandingof the whole process; from writing softwarethat works on a particular operating systemto the communication of this operatingsystem with the hardware.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: From this point on you begin tospecialise in electronics and computerscience modules giving you the freedom tochoose your own degree path. is allowsyou to research and further your knowledgein particular interest areas such as softwareengineering or machine learning.

Year 3: Further specialisation allows you to choose modules that offer advancedcourses in a wide range of topics. Industry-linked projects also take place and workplacement opportunities such as theCommercial and Industrial Experience moduleare recommended. is variety of learninggives you advanced knowledge, practicalwork experience and the confidence toconduct individual research, applying yourexpertise to solve real engineering problemsand find computing solutions.

Year 4 (MEng only): e final year of study for MEng students offers a wide range of advanced modules. Many of theseoffer advanced practical project work with modules such as Industrial Case Studies giving you the opportunity to visit companies as well as learning hands-onskills from top-class manufacturing experts, such as Airbus, Yeo Valley, Jaguar andPrincess Yachts.

Engineering and Managemente commercial exploitation of technology in fields from energy to mobilecommunications or from aerospace systemsand biomedical instruments to Formula 1racing cars depends on professionalengineering managers. As leaders of the engineering profession, engineeringmanagers direct the development of newand profitable technology businesses and shape the future of industry. Ourengineering and management programmecombines our leading edge mechanical orelectronic engineering degree with theenhanced theory and practice in engineering management that enables our graduates to take a fast track to amanagement career in the most successfuland dynamic enterprises.

MEng/BEng Engineering and Management(also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)Accredited by the Institution of MechanicalEngineers and the Institution of Engineeringand Technology.

ese degree programmes combine technical engineering training withmanagement and are designed for those who will become future managers in a widerange of careers such as manufacturing ortechnical service industries, for exampletransport, communication, environment orleisure; general managers who need abackground in engineering; or managementconsultants or accountants who requirefurther specialised training.

You will benefit from a series of visits to manufacturing and service industrycompanies and industry case studies.These act as an integrating medium,challenging you to apply your academicknowledge in solving practical problems. In addition, the final-year group projecttakes the form of an industrial systemsanalysis and is usually run in closecollaboration with a company.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: After the common first year, you will begin to specialise in your programmearea in year two while still maintaining somecommon modules with the MechanicalEngineering and Electronic Engineeringprogrammes. You will have the opportunityto investigate some project ideas of yourown and work on the management aspectsof designing a product or a project. You willlearn about how modern manufacturingsystems work while maintaining a broadview of electronics design, civil engineeringproject methods and control engineering.

Year 3: By year three, you will havenarrowed down your specialisms to two ofthe following areas: mechanical engineering,manufacturing engineering or electronicsengineering. You will have a broad choice of subjects within these disciplines and willcarry out an individual project under thesupervision of a member of academic staffwith expertise in your chosen area.

Year 4 (MEng only): In your final year you will specialise further. You will work on a major group project which will furtherdevelop your engineering and projectmanagement skills.

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineeringe Mechanical Engineering and MaterialsEngineering programmes offer a stimulatingmixture of theoretical study and hands-onpractical work, all informed by recentadvances in the engineering industry.rough a mixture of projects and taughtmodules our students study topics such asfluid dynamics, mechanics of solids andstructures, and dynamics, all of which arerelevant to a wide range of industriesincluding aerospace, renewable energy,automotive, marine and many others.

MEng/BEng Materials Engineering (also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)Accredited by the Institute of Materials,Minerals and Mining.

Materials engineering is a discipline at theinterface between materials science andengineering. It not only involves theunderstanding of materials and theirproperties, their internal microstructure orthe particular manufacturing processes usedin their production, but also how to usethese in design of real world applications. All branches of engineering rely on solidmaterials to carry mechanical or electricalloads, but materials engineering explores inmuch greater depth the link between whatwe can make materials do and how to usethem in the design of new technologies.

Many of the most exciting currentdevelopments in the technological world are in materials engineering, such asnanotechnology, artificial replacementorgans and tissues and smart composites foraerospace applications. ese and othertopics are covered in these programmesincluding manufacturing, CAD/CAM,elasticity and solid mechanics. eseprogrammes would suit those who aim to work in any technology field or in amanagement role in related industries.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: You will start to specialise inmaterials engineering while still maintainingsome common modules with mechanicalengineering. You will have the opportunityto investigate some project ideas of yourown and will learn about what it takes todesign, manufacture and test a device andproduct in a competitive environment.

Year 3: In year three you will narrow down your specialist areas to materialsengineering and computational engineeringwhich are complementary to each other. You will learn ways to calculate the failuremode of materials, theoretical and numericalapproaches in analysing mechanical systemsand also the use of software packages todesign products.

Year 4 (MEng only): In your final year youwill specialise further, thereby strengtheningyour understanding of state-of-the-artdesigns in materials engineering and stressanalysis. You will work on a major groupproject which will further develop yourengineering and project management skills.

MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering (also available with Industrial Experience or International Study)

Accredited by the Institution of MechanicalEngineers

Mechanical engineering is a challenging and exciting subject that affects nearly allaspects of our lives. Topics covered includematerials, manufacturing, aerodynamics and thermodynamics. However, a great deal of emphasis is also placed on essentialtransferable skills such as communication,teamwork, information technology andcomputer skills. An important aspect of both programmes is the focus on projectwork and the practice and development of design skills.

ese programmes are suitable for thosewho wish to pursue careers as professionalengineers employed by industry or researchlaboratories requiring electro/mechanicalengineering or manufacturing engineeringexpertise. e programmes are also wellsuited for those who aim to becomemanagers in industry and commerce andwish to start with a sound background inmodern engineering.

Year 1: See ‘Core first year’.

Year 2: You will start to specialise inmechanical engineering while stillmaintaining some common modules withcivil engineering and materials engineering.You will have the opportunity to investigatesome project ideas of your own and work onthe appropriate structural forms and stressanalysis methods in your chosen case study.You will learn about what it takes to design,manufacture and test a device and productin a competitive environment.

Year 3: You will narrow down your specialistareas to fluids, manufacturing andcomputational engineering which arecomplementary to each other. You will learnabout ways to model fluid flows andcompute the energy efficiencies of designsand processes, theoretical and numericalapproaches in analysing mechanical systemsand also the use of software such as finiteelement packages.

Year 4 (MEng only): In your final year youwill specialise further, thereby strengtheningyour understanding of state-of-the-artdesigns in computer aided engineering,stress analysis and simulation models. Youwill work on a major group project which willfurther develop your engineering andproject management skills.

MEng/BEng Engineering ese programmes are general in that you may choose to study modules across any of the disciplines, allowing for timetableconstraints. ese general programmes arenot accredited by any of the engineeringinstitutions and are primarily intended forthose students who are undecided as towhich discipline to study and wish to keeptheir options open for the first year.Normally students on the MEng/BEngEngineering degrees change to one of theaccredited, specialist discipline programmesat the end of the first year, though it ispossible to continue on these generalprogrammes beyond the first year. AllEngineering modules are shown in the tables at the back of this brochure.

BSc Mathematics and Engineeringis programme flexibly combines modules from our Mathematics andEngineering programmes to give anunderstanding of advanced mathematicsand computational techniques and theirpractical application across a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines.

As well as taking core Engineering modules and relevant modules fromMathematics, students may choose to take modules in Civil Engineering,Electronic Engineering or MechanicalEngineering, and undertake a substantialEngineering Project in their final year.

You can find out more about Mathematics at www.exeter.ac.uk/maths

Engineering at Exeter combines a breadth of academic expertise with a caring andsupportive learning environment. Ourstudent-focused approach to teaching isvalidated by our excellent results in the2010 National Student Survey where wewere ranked 1st in the UK for overallstudent satisfaction for GeneralEngineering.

Our programmes make use of a variety ofteaching styles with contact hours rangingfrom 25-32 hours each week (depending onyear of programme) including:

• lectures for the presentation of new topicsand class exercises;

• workshops where you have hands-on useof equipment, discussion and solution ofsample problems, with experts available toanswer questions and provide support;

• tutorials involving small group work onproblems relating to topics covered inlectures;

• projects of longer term practical workundertaken either individually or in teams,with sessions for consultation with staff;

• Engineering Design Activities (EDAs)which provide direct experience of puttingengineering design into practice whilelearning the underpinning principles andmathematical skills in other modules.

e single most important aspect ofteaching is face-to-face sessions withmembers of staff, which take place in all ofthese types of sessions, usually to discussmaterial in more detail. All members of staffdeal with questions on an individual basisand it is easy to fix appointments withindividual staff via email or during theiradvertised office hours.

We’re actively engaged in introducing newmethods of learning and teaching, includingincreasing use of interactive computer-basedapproaches to learning through our virtuallearning environment (ELE), where thedetails of all modules are stored in an easilynavigable website. Students can accessdetailed information about modules andlearning outcomes and interact throughactivities such as the discussion forums.

Research-led teachingWe believe every student benefits frombeing part of a research-led culture andbeing taught by experts – you will discussthe very latest ideas in seminars andtutorials and become actively involved in research yourself.

All our academic staff are active ininternationally-recognised scientificresearch across a wide range of topics. As a research-led department, there arealways numerous research projects inprogress, funded by industry, charities,government departments and researchcouncils.

Within Engineering, research is organisedinto institutes which include the AdvancedTechnology Research Institute and theInformatics Research Institute. isresearch provides the background for the evolution of the material taught on our degree programmes as well as providingopportunities for exciting project work. e department is also home to X-AT(Exeter Advanced Technologies), XMEC(Exeter Manufacturing Enterprise Centre)and research groups such as the Centre forWater Systems. Undergraduate studentsbenefit from these centres through access to up-to-date equipment, industrially-linked projects and staff expertise.

Student projects undertaken in the thirdand fourth years are often linked to ourresearch activities and may involve workingwith industrial partners. Recent projectshave involved the design and constructionof an autonomous hovering platform,modelling of airflow around a car and 3D CAD representation of the Met Officeheadquarters in Exeter, which has closeresearch links with the College ofEngineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

You can find out much more about our research on our website atwww.exeter.ac.uk/engineering

FacilitiesWe have benefited from a £3 millioninvestment in academic and social facilities.is includes completely refitted lecturetheatres and teaching spaces, a majorexpansion and upgrading of ourundergraduate computer facilities and a new café and social space.

As a student you’ll benefit from teachinglaboratories covering most areas ofmechanical, materials, electronic and civilengineering. You will also be supported inyour studies by a team of highly trainedtechnical staff. We use two main workshops,electrical and mechanical, which provideextensive facilities to cover all areas ofteaching and manufacture in theengineering disciplines.

Within Engineering we make use of a rangeof computer rooms and modern, purpose-built lecture facilities fitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. All of ourcomputing facilities are updated regularly,operate under Windows or Linux and runcurrent versions of all applicableengineering software including Solid Worksand Auto CAD, Matlab and Abaqus.

e department and IT Services provide aHelpdesk facility and a laptop surgery tohelp you with any difficulties and provideaccess to manuals and technicalpublications. Remote access to computinglaboratories is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week, and most Universityaccommodation has broadband access fromyour room. We also have wireless access atseveral locations within the building,including Harry’s Café.

Our learning resource area is a flexiblelearning space which holds a selection ofmaterials and includes group meetingrooms. is area is specifically for studentuse and offers space and facilities forindividual and group working.

Learning and teaching

AssessmentModules are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment through smallpractical exercises, project work, essaywriting, presentations and exams.

All of our programmes are assessed in asimilar way. During the first two years you will have an approximately even mix of exams and coursework, each accountingfor about 50 per cent. In the third year 25 per cent of the year is taken up by theindividual project and for those going on tothe fourth year the group project takes up50 per cent of the year.

You must pass your first year assessment in order to progress to the second year, butthe results do not count towards your degreeclassification. For three-year programmes,the assessments in the second and thirdyears contribute to your final degreeclassification. For four-year programmes the assessments in the second, third andfourth years all contribute to your finaldegree classification.

Academic supportEach degree has a Programme Coordinatorwho monitors your progress, advises you onchoice of pathway and generally ensures thatthe course runs smoothly. You will also havea Personal Tutor who will provide help andadvice where necessary, convey exam results,give general support and write employmentreferences after you have graduated.

ere are also a number of services oncampus where you can get advice andinformation, including the Students’ Guild Advice Unit. You can find furtherinformation about all the services in theUniversity’s undergraduate prospectus oronline at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate

Money mattersAt the time of printing, majorGovernment reforms to student finance are underway – these will allowuniversities to charge tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year from 2012/13.Universities that want to charge morethan the new basic fee of £6,000 will have to meet additional conditions topromote access for disadvantagedstudents. We have not yet confirmed our tuition fees and support levels for the coming year, but, once we have doneso, we will update our website as soon aspossible. We therefore recommend youconsult our website for this informationbefore you submit your UCAS applicationfor entry to university in autumn 2012.For further information, please seewww.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money

ScholarshipsSeveral of our accrediting EngineeringInstitutions, such as the Institution ofStructural Engineers and the Institution ofMechanical Engineers, offer generousscholarships for which you are eligible toapply. For details please visit the website ofthe relevant institution.

We have international student scholarshipsof up to £2,500 per year awarded foracademic merit. ese scholarships arerenewable each year, subject to satisfactoryacademic progress.

e Lawrence Scholarship is available to top performing students undertaking a four-year undergraduate degree programmein the College of Engineering, Mathematicsand Physical Sciences.

For the latest information about our scholarships, please visitwww.exeter.ac.uk/engineering/undergraduate/scholarships

CareersAn Engineering degree from Exeter is highlyvalued by employers. Our EmployabilityOfficer is active in developing aspects of ourprogrammes and services that improveyour employability. We also have a

dedicated Careers Adviser who providesspecific services such as careers workshopsand support in matters such as applicationsand job interview skills. e EmployabilityService run several careers fairs throughoutthe year and these have been particularlysuccessful in putting major UK employersin touch with Exeter students.

We have hundreds of links to regional and national industry and student projectsare usually industrially driven, oftendirectly involving these companies. isprovides an opportunity for you toundertake commercially important projectsat the forefront of technology and enhanceyour employability. Relevant employers also visit the department to help studentsdevelop their career ideas at an early enough stage to help with module choicesand placement decisions.

We provide skills development sessions in your first two years that include aninduction week in the first year and anumber of career-related training sessionsin your second year. Management, business and personal skills are also builtinto our programmes.

Many of our students take part in the Exeter Award and the Exeter LeadersAward. ese schemes encourage you toparticipate in employability-relatedworkshops, skills events, volunteering andemployment which will contribute to yourcareer decision-making skills and success in the employment market.

All of this means that Exeter has anexcellent reputation with graduaterecruiters and a strong employment record.Career opportunities for engineers arealmost limitless, as engineers can be foundworking in the public sector, in health,communications, education, construction,defence, finance and manufacturing.Engineers have a reputation as beingarticulate, numerate, problem solvers, who typically claim great job satisfaction, a good salary and a huge range of careerpossibilities.

Here are just a few examples of thedestinations of our recent graduates:

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Rolls-Royce Plc, Derby

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Transportfor London, London

• Drilling Engineer, Shell, Aberdeen• Graduate Engineer, Parsons

Brinckerhoff, Exeter• Officer Cadet, Britannia Royal

Naval College, Dartmouth• Graduate Electronic Engineer, AMEC,

Manchester• Civil Engineer, Robert MacAlpine, Milton

Keynes• Automation Animator, Productions

Du Dragone, Macau• Head of MIS and Billing, UBS, Jersey

• Marine Engineering Officer (RN), Ministry of Defence, Dartmouth

• Flood Risk Graduate Engineer,Environment Agency, Tewkesbury

• PhD Computational Modelling, Universityof Exeter

• MSc Biomedical Engineering, ImperialCollege London

• MSc Urban Water Systems, University of Exeter

• MSc Sustainable Energy Systems,University of Edinburgh

• MSc Structural Engineering, University of Surrey

Further details on the destinations of our graduates can be found on theEmployability Service website:www.exeter.ac.uk/employability/prospective

Prerequisite for chartered statusCompletion of a MEng or BEng programme is a prerequisite for attainmentof Chartered Engineer status. MEnggraduates fully satisfy the academicrequirements and are eligible for corporatemembership and Chartered Engineer(CEng) registration with the appropriateinstitution; BEng graduates are eligible for corporate membership and, following a period of further training or anaccredited MSc, can register for Chartered Engineer status.

Entry requirements and applyingYou can find a summary of our typical entryrequirements on the inside front cover ofthis brochure.

e full and most up-to-date informationabout Engineering is on the undergraduatewebsite at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/engineeringand we strongly advise that you check thisbefore attending an open day or making your application. Some programmes at theUniversity require prior study of specificsubjects and may also have minimum graderequirements at GCSE or equivalent,particularly in English Language andMathematics.

We make every effort to ensure that theentry requirements are as up-to-date aspossible in our printed literature. However,since this is printed well in advance of thestart of the admissions cycle, in some casesour entry requirements and offers willchange.

If you are an international student youshould consult our general and subject-specific entry requirements information forA levels and the International Baccalaureate,but the University also recognises a widerange of international qualifications. You can find further information about academicand English language entry requirements at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/international

For information on the application, decision,offer and confirmation process, please visitwww.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications

Module detailsKey: C = Core

O = Optional

For up-to-date details of all our programmes and modules, please check www.exeter.ac.uk/engineeringYears 2-4 are indicative and the actual modules offered may vary from year to year. A selection is detailed below.

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Core Engineering C C C C C C C C

Data Structures and Team Project C

Dynamics C

Electronics for Engineers C C C C C C C O

Engineering Mathematics C C C C C C C C

Engineering Mechanics C C C C C C O

Materials and Manufacturing C C C C C C O

Professional Studies and SkillsDevelopment 1 C C C C C C C

Programming C

Scientific Computing C

Year 1 modules:

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Analogue and Digital Electronics Design C C O

Communication and NetworkingTechnologies C C O

Computer Systems C

Construction Methods and Materials C C

Control Engineering C C C O

Design and Method for Software Engineering C

Differential Equations C

Further Programming O

Geotechnics C C

Information Systems C

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design O C C

Management and Management Science C C C C C C O

Manufacturing Systems C

Materials Engineering C

Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Systems C C C C C C C

Modelling and Control Engineering C

Numerics and Optimisation C

PICS, Microcontrollers and Microprocessors C C O

Professional Studies and SkillsDevelopment 2 C C C C C C C

Programming C O

Social and Professional Issues of theInformation Age

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Solid Mechanics C C O C C O

Structures C C C C O

Systems, Series and Transforms O

Thermofluid Engineering C C O C C

Vector Calculus and Applications C

Year 2 modules:

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Civil Engineering Design Studies O O O

Civil Engineering Hydraulics (BEng) C C

Coding Theory O O O

Commercial and Industrial Experience O O O O O O O O

Communications Engineering O O

Compilers and Interpreters O C O

Computational Engineering O C C O

Cryptography O O O

Design and Method for Software Engineering

O O

Digital Signal Processing O O O

Electromagnetics and Wave Propagation O O O

Electronic Engineering Design Studies O C O

Engineering in European/International Society O O O O O O

Engineering in Society and Company Finance O O O O O O O

Fluid Dynamics O O O O O O

Further Programming O O

Geotechnics C C

Graphics and Animation O O O O O O O

Graphs, Networks and Algorithms O O O O O O O

Individual Project O O O O O O O C

Information Systems O O

Learning from Data O

Management of Processes and People C

Management of Product Development C O

Manufacturing O O O

Materials O C O O

Mathematics Modules O

Mechanical Engineering Design Studies O O O O

Numerics and Optimisation O O O O O O O

Operations Management O O O

Statistical Modelling O

Statistics O O O O O O O

Structural Engineering C C

Systems, Series and Transforms O O O O O O O

Thermofluids and Energy Conversion C C

Visualisation and Image Processing O O O

Water Resources and Pollution Control O C

Year 3 modules:

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Advanced Geotechnical Engineering O O

Advanced Materials Engineering O O

Advanced Structural Engineering O O

Agile, Lean and Competitive Enterprise O

Computational Modelling O O

Computer Aided Engineering Design O O O O O

Data Storage and Memory Technologies O O

Group Project C C C C C C C

Hydroinformatics Tools O O

Industrial Case Studies C C C C C C C

Intelligent Image Understanding O

Machine Learning and Optimisation O

Manufacturing Supply Chain Management O

Mechanics of Materials O O O O

New Developments in MaterialsEngineering O O O

Operational Research and Industrial Systems Modelling O O O

Pattern Recognition O O

Signal Analysis and Image Processing O O

Urban Drainage and Waste Water Management O

Water and Environmental Systems O O

Water Supply and DistributionManagement O

Year 4 modules (MEng only):

Module details continued

Programming

Scientific Computing

Year 2Analogue and DigitalElectronics Design

Communication and NetworkingTechnologies

Computer Systems

ConstructionMethods andMaterials

Control Engineering

Year 1Core Engineering 1

Data Structures andTeam Project

Dynamics

Electronics forEngineers: CoreEngineering 2

EngineeringMathematics

EngineeringMechanics: CoreEngineering 2

Materials andManufacturing: Core Engineering 2

Professional Studies and SkillsDevelopment 1

Introduces the fundamental concepts of materials,structures, mechanics and electronics, providing afoundation for further study in these areas.

It is famously said that ‘Algorithms + DataStructures = Programs’ and the choice of a gooddata structure is essential. This module introducescommon data structures, their properties,implementation and uses.

Introduces Newtonian dynamics and itsapplications, the use of calculus and vectors in the modelling of physical systems, and appliedmathematics as a tool for investigating naturalphenomena.

Introduces fundamental concepts of electronics,electronics terminology and devices andelementary circuits. You will explore the concept of logic systems and their implementation usingelectronic devices.

This module covers topics which are fundamentalto engineers in their professional careers, placingan emphasis on the direct application ofmathematics to engineering problems.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of solidmechanics and fluid mechanics.

Through this module you will develop anawareness of principal engineering materials, their fabrication and technical and economicconsiderations.

Develops a range of transferable professional and personal skills that are essential to successfulundergraduate study at university and in futureemployment.

Being able to program well is essential to computerscience and this module introduces you to theobject-oriented programming paradigm, nowwidely used throughout industry and science.

This module explores the use and capability ofcomputers in modern mathematical contexts,demonstrating how computers can be used tosolve and visualise the solutions to a range ofdiverse problems in the mathematical sciences.

This module encourages you to build on your basic knowledge of electronic devices andcomponents to specify and construct practicaldigital and analogue electronic designs.

Provides an in-depth introduction to thefundamental principles underlying moderncommunication and network technologies and their applications.

Considers computer systems as a series of levels,from basic hardware to operating systems andnetwork services. You will become familiar withthe user facilities provided by standard items ofsystem software and develop an understanding ofthe major building blocks of their construction.

Explores the design process in civil engineeringand introduces procedures for systematic design.

Control Engineering is about making complexsystems, such as cars and aeroplanes, behave in adesirable manner without complete manualcontrol. This module considers the basic conceptsof dynamics, feedback and stability and introducesthe supporting computational techniques.

Full module descriptions are available at www.exeter.ac.uk/engineering

MaterialsEngineering

MathematicalModelling ofEngineering Systems

Modelling and Control Engineering

Numerics andOptimisation

PICS, Microcontrollers andMicroprocessors

Professional Studies and SkillsDevelopment 2

This module will develop your understanding ofmaterial properties, how they arise from internalmicrostructure and how they can be manipulatedfor specific applications. It will also introducerapidly advancing topics in materials.

Explores standard methods of systems analysisusing transform methods in both continuous anddiscrete variable form. Mathematical modelling ofsystems lies at the heart of engineering and allowsus to predict how systems behave and thus designthem properly and safely.

Introduces mathematical models of engineeringsystems, standard methods of systems analysisusing transform methods in both continuous anddiscrete variable form.

Explores the use of computers to solvemathematical problems by means of numericalapproximation. Topics covered include: solvingnonlinear equations, solving systems of linearequations, time-stepping of ordinary differentialequations, and finding minima of functions ofmany variables.

Introduces the fundamental principles of thedesign, operation and application of PICS, micro-controllers and microprocessors. You will also beintroduced to assembly language programming forthe Microchip PIC16MCU series devices.

The principal aim of this module is to enable youto develop a wide range of transferable skills aswell as the practical design skills essential to allengineers. Engineering Design Activities provideuseful experience of project team working, realengineering design, practical construction skills,self-organisation and report writing.

Design and Methodfor SoftwareEngineering

DifferentialEquations

Geotechnics

Information Systems

Introduction toMechanicalEngineering Design

Management andManagement Science

ManufacturingSystems

The science and art of building large and complexsoftware systems is developed in this module.Topics covered include advanced UML, softwaretesting and code coverage, collaborative versioncontrol, and the design of Graphical UserInterfaces (GUIs) and supporting tools.

Introduces some representative types of ordinaryand partial differential equations and a number ofanalytical techniques used to solve them exactly orapproximately.

Introduces the basic concepts of engineeringgeology, site investigation procedures and theprinciples of geotechnical engineering.

This module introduces relational databases, theirdesign, use and efficient implementation. You willcover theoretical and technical issues underlyingcurrent and future database management systems,including methods for the development ofinformation systems and forms-basedapplications.

Establishes a foundation for advanced mechanicaldesign orientated projects and modules. Themodule culminates in the design, manufacture andtesting of a device in a competitive environment.

Explores the economic environment; the taskscarried out and elementary tools used byengineering managers. The knowledge gained onthis module will be useful for modules insubsequent years, especially in quantitativebusiness analysis.

Provides an understanding of modernmanufacturing systems and their design andmanagement.

Exeter never fails to surprise me with its diversity and friendliness. Whetherit’s with machining, computer packages, maths etc, there is always a memberof staff specialising in the field and their door is always open. I have foundthat great interest is taken with how the task is going, something that manypeople don’t seem to get at other universities.

The course-related work is varied and every topic seems to be directed atbeing useful when working in industry.

I’m currently applying for jobs and am focusing on larger companies that canoffer a graduate training scheme aimed at becoming a chartered engineer. The jobs available for a graduate Exeter engineer do not seem to be greatlyaffected by the current economic climate.

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TOM BRISTOW, MENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ComputationalEngineering

Cryptography

Digital SignalProcessing

Electromagnetics andWave Propagation

ElectronicEngineering DesignStudies

Engineering in an International/European Society

Engineering inSociety and Company Finance

Fluid Dynamics

Geotechnics

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Introduces the main numerical design approachescurrently used in industry to analyse mechanicalsystems, examines their common pit-falls andprovides experience using common commercialCFD and FE codes.

Cryptography is the conversion of data into ascrambled code that can be deciphered and sentacross a public or private network. Security ofinternet transactions relies on the highest levels ofencryption. You will learn to formulate encryptionas a mathematical problem.

Considers the fundamental principles of digitalsignal processing, from both theoretical andpractical viewpoints. You will design digital signalprocessing systems for a range of importantapplication areas.

Introduces the fundamental principles of electro-magnetics and applies theory to areas oftechnological importance including fieldcomputation and communication systems.

Within this module you will relate technicalsubjects studied in your degree to examples of their application in electronic products orservices, in particular, the design criteria of aCD/DVD system.

This module is for students undertaking Erasmusstudy in the second half of their third year and isintended to provide the cultural context for thisstudy period abroad.

As a professional engineer you will have responsibilities to society and this module aims to raise your awareness of these. It will equip youwith a working understanding of non-technicalissues such as social responsibility, health andsafety, sustainability, product liability andintellectual property.

Provides further understanding of the basicconcepts of fluid dynamics associated with flow of incompressible (constant density) fluids withboth viscosity and inertia.

Introduces the basic concepts of engineeringgeology, ground investigation procedures and the basic principles of foundation design.

Solid Mechanics

Structures

ThermofluidEngineering

Vector Calculus andApplications

Year 3Civil Engineering Design Studies

Civil EngineeringHydraulics

Commercial andIndustrial Experience

CommunicationsEngineering

Compilers andInterpreters

This module shows you how to calculate thestresses and strains within a static or dynamicobject, as well as giving you a thoroughunderstanding of how these tensions arise. Inaddition to this you'll gain a sound knowledge ofFinite Element software which is used by engineersto find these results.

Develops a deeper understanding of themechanical behaviour of structures and theirapplication to engineering design.

Introduces the theory, principles and practice of engineering fluid mechanics, thermodynamicsand heat transfer. Many things mankind doesinvolve moving fluids or heat around; eg, enginesand heat exchangers, turbines and pumps; or isinfluenced by fluid dynamics, such as cars, aircraft, dams and weirs.

Introduces vector calculus and its applications,especially fluid dynamics. Physical applicationsinclude meteorology and oceanography.

In this module you will explore the civilengineering profession and construction industryprocesses while enhancing your design experience.

This module will familiarise you with the essentialtopics in hydraulics for any civil engineeringgraduate. You will develop the ability to analyseand modify existing hydraulic systems and todesign new systems.

Provides practical work experience in a business orcommercial setting that is of direct relevance toyour degree programme. Individual placements aresubject to availability and to approval by therelevant Programme Coordinator.

Develops the subject-specific knowledge,understanding and skills required to design andanalyse modern-day communication systems.

All computer programs must be compiled orinterpreted to run and the aim of this module is tointroduce you to the concepts and methods ofcompiler and interpreter design and construction.

Graphics andAnimation

Graphs, Networks and Algorithms

Individual Project

Management ofProcesses and People

Management of Product Development

Manufacturing

You will explore and discover the fundamentalworkings of modern computer graphics systems;algorithms for drawing and filling polygons,modelling, building scenes, geometricaltransformation and raster conversion phases of static graphics production.

You will learn the theory of graphs and theapplications of graphs and networks to appliedproblems. The aim is to present the central results of modern graph theory together with the algorithms used to solve network optimisationproblems.

You’ll apply the knowledge and skills obtainedfrom taught modules to a real engineeringsituation at a professional level and integrateknowledge gained in several areas of the degreeprogramme. The project encourages the use ofinitiative, imagination and creativity and allowsstudy in greater depth.

Introduces the organisation structure,management hierarchy and business motivation of an engineering company and its workforce from a perspective of total quality management.

Introduces the new product development process and a range of concepts and techniques for managing the process.

Provides examples of current practices in advancedmanufacturing, concentrating on the technicalissues and applications of the technologies, andconsiders the interrelationship between materials,applications and manufacturing technologies.

Materials

MechanicalEngineering DesignStudies

Numerics andOptimisation

OperationsManagement

Statistics

StructuralEngineering

Builds on the materials science content of the core first year and equips you with a deeperunderstanding of the deformation, strengtheningand failure of materials.

You will gain experience of the practical aspects of basic mechanical engineering design, drawingon the theory taught in previous modules, plusinvaluable experience of working in a design team.

Building on your Matlab skills, you will studynonlinear equations, systems of linear equations,time-stepping of ordinary differential equationsand finding minima or functions of manyvariables.

Introduces a core operations management task and highlights the key issues involved. You willdiscuss the central tasks of managing functions in operations, including the tools and techniquesfor improving the operations function.

This module aims to lay the foundations for athorough understanding of modern statisticaltheory and practice as well as how statistics areused today in important fields such as climate,sport, health and law.

A good knowledge of structural design and analysisare essential elements of the training of civilengineers. You will cover methods of analysis forboth linear elastic and plastic modes of behaviourand gain an understanding of how these methodsare applied to real structures.

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Systems, Series and Transforms

Thermofluids andEnergy Conversion

Visualisation and Image Processing

Water Resources andPollution Control

Year 4 (MEng only)

AdvancedGeotechnicalEngineering

Advanced MaterialsEngineering

Advanced StructuralEngineering

ComputationalModelling

Computer AidedEngineering Design

This module will uncover the amazing andbeautiful mathematics which underpins theminiaturised digital revolution of the last couple of decades. It also illustrates the lead time fortechnology transfer from theoretical mathematicsto commercial/technological products which can be decades, if not centuries.

Examines the details of external flow, in particularboundary layers and flow around bluff bodies,together with the principles and engineering of all types of engines and power generation systems,eg. wind turbines and solar panels.

During this module you will study advancedalgorithms, techniques for rendering graphics and methods for scientific visualisation and image processing.

Introduces the water cycle, flow and quality onnatural systems, showing how the hydrologicsystem can be protected by proper design and howsustainable drainage designs can be achieved.

Introduces advanced concepts of geotechnicalengineering including models in soil mechanics,elastoplastic constitutive models for soils, criticalstate theory, stress paths and soil tests andapplications of elastoplastic models in geotechnicalengineering.

Extends the understanding of materials gained in previous modules in the context of moderntechnology via exposure to current developmentsin biomaterials, materials for energy, and nano-composites.

The general aim of this module is to extend yourunderstanding of structural behaviour by studyingnew advanced concepts in the context of designand assessment of structures.

Extends the practical understanding of FE andCFD packages developed in earlier modules andcomplements this with an understanding ofnumerical and modelling issues.

You will investigate the use of three-dimensionalComputer Aided Engineering (CAE) Design toolsfor a variety of engineering applications; and gainan understanding of the mathematical principlesunderlying the CAE Design software and itslimitations.

Group Project

HydroinformaticsTools

Industrial CaseStudies

Mechanics ofMaterials

New Developments in MaterialsEngineering

Operational Researchand IndustrialSystems Modelling

Urban Drainage and Waste WaterManagement

Water andEnvironmentalSystems

Water Supply and DistributionManagement

The group project requires you to work together ina group of between six and eight students andundertake a significant technical challenge. Allprojects are supervised by academic members ofstaff and are normally run in conjunction with acollaborating industrial company.

Provides a basic understanding of tools in theemerging field of hydroinformatics for thepractising engineer. You will gain practicalexperience in using these tools within the urban water management context.

This module will broaden your understanding of the operations and management of a variety of industrial organisations and provide you with a greater degree of industrial awareness thanwould be gained from a purely theoretical lectureprogramme.

Introduces the more advanced aspects of thetheory of elasticity as applied to solid mechanics,providing a basis for study in solid mechanics,computational engineering and materials.

Provides an insight into the very latestdevelopments in materials engineering; those thatare likely to have an impact on your future career.

Considers how manufacturing and serviceindustries can be helped by mathematicalmodelling and computer simulation.

Provides a basic knowledge of classical andcontemporary problems in the management ofurban drainage systems for the practisingengineer. You will gain practical experience inusing urban drainage modelling tools.

This module will enable you to develop a systemsapproach in designing, controlling, modelling andmanaging water resources and environmentalengineering projects.

Provides a basic knowledge of classical andcontemporary problems in management of watersupply and distribution systems for the practisingengineer.

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Experience for lifeStudying at the University of Exeter is about more than getting a degree – there’s a wealth of opportunities open to you todevelop personally as well as professionally.Exeter offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for you to gain the skillsemployers want – from managementtraining to business placements,volunteering programmes and pre-teachertraining, to a worldwide network of studyabroad opportunities and careers advicefrom our own successful graduates.

Great reputationExeter is ranked 12th in the UK in e TimesGood University Guide 2011, making it thehighest ranked South West university.Exeter has one of the highest NationalStudent Survey rankings in the country,being in the top 10 since the survey began,and in 2010 we scored in the top 10 forteaching, academic support, personaldevelopment, and overall satisfaction.* We are also in e Times top 10 research-intensive universities: nearly 90 per cent of our research was rated as internationallyrecognised in the latest (2008) ResearchAssessment Exercise.

Investing in your futureWe are in the midst of a £275 millioninvestment programme on the StreathamCampus. Projects include a new centrepiececalled the Forum, expansion of the BusinessSchool and facilities for Biosciences. esewill be complemented with modernaccommodation. e first phase of theaccommodation project was completed inSeptember 2010, with most other schemesbeing completed between the end of 2010and summer 2012. We have also invested £9million in library facilities and £11 millionin sports facilities, making them amongstthe best in the country.

Exceptional location andgreat atmosphereA safe, student-friendly city, Exeter is ratedone of the best places to live in the UK forthe quality of its facilities, low crime rateand fantastic countryside. e Universityhas one of the UK’s most active students’unions, sees some of the top bands in thecountry perform on campus and is one ofthe UK’s top sporting universities.

Explore the possibilitiesOpen DaysCome and visit our beautiful campuses. We hold Open Days twice a year in June and September.

Campus ToursWe run Campus Tours at the StreathamCampus every weekday at 2pm during term-time. You’ll be shown round by a currentstudent, who’ll give you a first-hand accountof what it’s like to live and study at Exeter.

For full details and to book your place, contact us on:Website: www.exeter.ac.uk/opendaysPhone: +44 (0)1392 724043Email: visitus@exeter.ac.uk

Post-Offer Open DaysOnce you receive confirmation of an offer we’ll contact you with an invitation tovisit us on a Post-Offer Open Day, which willgive you the chance to find out more aboutyour programme and department anddecide whether to accept our offer. Whilethis opportunity to visit includes a campustour and formal introduction to thedepartment, much emphasis is placed on amore informal period for questions andanswers. A number of our current studentsalso take part on these days, leading toursand giving you the opportunity to ask themwhat studying at Exeter is really like! Post-Offer Open Days take place during theperiod January to April.

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