Design for Manufacture: Skills Portfolio

University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom

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Program Details

Degree
Masters
Major
Industrial Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Manufacturing Technology
Area of study
Engineering | Manufacturing and Processing
Course Language
English

Program Overview

Design for Manufacture: Skills Portfolio (BARC0173)

Key Information

The program is offered by the UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, specifically through the Bartlett School of Architecture. It has a credit value of 30 and does not have any restrictions.


Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.


Description

This module is designed to complement and support the overall pedagogical approach of Design for Manufacturing, focusing on building foundational fluency with manufacturing strategies. It aims to develop technical competency and tacit knowledge, enabling students to produce and think about design, theory, and practice across various manufacturing tools and contexts. The module involves a variety of teaching and learning strategies, including workshops that cater to all skill levels, individual and group work, and weekly feedback opportunities. The course structure progresses from covering essential skills, tool use, and material knowledge in the first term to focused workshops in advanced manufacturing techniques in the second term.


Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

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

Teaching and Assessment

  • Mode of study: In person
  • Methods of assessment:
    • 10% Coursework
    • 90% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports
  • Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

  • Number of students on module in previous year: 22
  • Module leader: Mr Samuel Turner-baldwin

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