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Advanced Technology
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Key Features
- The Advanced Technology programme has been designed to allow you to study a range of engineering and technology subjects at postgraduate level.
- It offers a choice of flexible options – you can choose to study full time at the University, to combine work and study (where the majority of your study will be based in your place of work) or to study by distance learning, if that suits you best
What It's About
This course provides an opportunity for you to earn a Masters degree by studying in different formats, in work, distance learning of full time. There are a number of prescribed subtitles of MSc Advanced Technology:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Technology Management
- Energy Technology
- Design Technology
- Sports Technology
- Digital Media Technology
You can also negotiate to study in a different area that the faculty can support using the MSc Advanced Technology title.
What You Do
All students study the same four modules below, however, the contents of each module vary depending on the subject areas you have chosen for your project. Supervising staff assist students in identifying and defining the detail of the module content, much of which is based on research and project work. Whilst most study and assessment is assignment based, you also have the opportunity to attend appropriate formal lectures at the University.
- Module 1 – Project Management and Research Methods (30 credits) provides basic knowledge of project management techniques and research methods required for industrial research and development work and to undertake MSc project work. It also teaches you how to communicate the findings in a concise and professional manner.
- Module 2 – Advanced Technology (30 credits) refreshes and enhances your knowledge in a broad range of inter-related subject areas within the chosen discipline. If you plan to proceed to an MSc, the material studied in this module provides a broad foundation for the research topic chosen for Module 4.
- Module 3 – Specialist Technology (60 credits) provides a high level of technical expertise in a specialist area for students who wish to graduate with a postgraduate diploma. It also provides the required specialists technical knowledge required to proceed to the MSc project in Module 4.
- Module 4 – MSc Project and Thesis (60 credits) lets you apply the material studied in the previous modules to an advanced research project. It prepares you for planning and undertaking leading edge industry based research and development work with a high degree of competence and minimal supervision.
The course allows you to follow one of three routes:
- Modules 1 and 2 lead to a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
- Modules 1, 2 and 3 lead to a Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
- Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 lead to an MSc
Where Next
Many students take this course as a way of securing promotion or use it to cover the further learning requirements to gain Chartered Engineering status. Other options on graduation are progression to further study of MPhil or PhD qualifications.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | The Faculty hosts formal induction and seminar days on three occasions during the year to assist students in starting their studies and in adhering to schedule. Most students begin their studies with one of these events. |
| Course Length: | The course normally lasts for 2 years for part time study although you normally have a maximum of 5 years to complete the award. Students taking this award on a full time basis would be expected to complete it in 52 - 78 weeks. Your individual completion date will depend on your prior knowledge and experience and the amount of time you are able to devote to your studies. |
| Attendance: | • Work Based Study • Part Time Study • Full Time Study You will also be assigned a supervisor who will give you additional assignments for self study to complete the requirements for Modules 1, 2 and 3. Your supervisor will recommend study material as required for you to complete these assignments. Your supervisor will be available for consultation on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
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| Entry Requirements: | Normal requirements are at least a second class honours degree or equivalent in technology, engineering, or a discipline related to the proposed MSc Advanced Technology title. If you do not meet the above but you have significant appropriate experience, you may be considered for enrolment provided that you can satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.
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| Application: | Application is by individual application, get guidance on the application process. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Click here for information on post graduate fees |
Contact
For more information about Advanced Technology please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
