Program Overview

MSc Group Design Project (MECH0064)

Key Information

The MSc Group Design Project is offered by the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, specifically the Mechanical Engineering department. This module has a credit value of 15 and is only available to students enrolled in the MSc Mechanical Engineering and MSc Power Systems Engineering programs.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Overview

This module provides students with the experience of working in a multi-disciplinary group to design a complex engineering product, system, or service under stringent time and resource limitations. Students apply the engineering knowledge and skills acquired in the earlier part of the MSc program to a multifaceted design problem. The group project involves formal project management techniques, such as planning, resource allocation, cost estimation, project monitoring, and reporting, as well as developing commercial skills and business awareness.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of Study

• In person

Methods of Assessment

• 100% Group activity (2 assessments)

Mark Scheme

• Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 76
• Module leader: Mr. Peter Simpson

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.