Fluid Power Systems

Overview

In addition to developing specific subject expertise, the general aims of this programme are:

Knowledge and Understanding

• To develop thorough understanding of and high competence in the materials covered in the selected programme.
• To develop a critical understanding of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge and how these may affect analyses of, and solutions to, engineering problems.
• To develop the ability to locate, analyse, interpret, criticise and report on scientific information from published sources at specialist level.

Intellectual Skills

• To develop the ability to apply the concepts and principles of mechanical engineering science to the solution of engineering problems in complex (both familiar and unpredictable) professional and research environments.
• To complete a substantial full-time research project (or equivalent for part-time) in an area relevant to the selected programme, in sufficient depth to form a dissertation.
• To be able to employ a range of techniques to review and critically analyse information concerning engineering problems and to propose and implement solutions in a professional manner.

Professional Practical Skills

• To be able to employ a range of techniques to review and critically analyse information concerning engineering problems and to propose and implement solutions in a professional manner.
• To deal with complex engineering issues in a systematic yet creative way, and to communicate the conclusions clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Transferable/Key Skills

• To develop the ability to use Information and Computing Technology (ICT) to collect, analyse, synthesise and present technical information.
• To develop the ability to use appropriate professional simulation and design tools.
• To show the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
• To demonstrate the capability and skills to plan and execute a project.
• To demonstrate communication and team-working skills.

Programme Description

This is a specialist MSc programme on hydraulic fluid power systems, which makes use of short courses also attended by engineers in the fluid power industry. As such, it has a very practical and relevant technical focus. The MSc programme is well known and respected by the UK and international fluid power industries. This is largely due to the reputation of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control for research, consultancy and post-experience training.

Mode of attendance: Part-time.