Lift Engineering MSc

• Overview

  The course will benefit lift engineers and consultants as well as members of senior management in the lift industry. You will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced technical issues arising in lift design, maintenance and contract management. The course teaches the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering areas associated with the lift industry.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • Eligible for the 20% Graduate Discount Scheme.
  • IMechE accredited course.

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• Course Details

  We aim to provide you with a detailed, academic study of lift engineering and related management issues, together with a higher level qualification for persons employed in lift engineering and allied industries.

  Our Lift Engineering MSc is made up of seven modules. Four of these are compulsory, with two more that you will be able to choose, and a dissertation. The compulsory modules cover the fundamental areas that are essential to lift engineering, including the codes and standards to which lifts and their design must adhere. Option modules allow you to pursue your particular interests and specialise within the industry. Each module entails approximately 200 hours of independent study, and the dissertation entails around 600 hours.

  

  This degree has been accredited by IMechE under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.  Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).  An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).  Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

  Assessments

  This course uses a wide range of assessment methods, including coursework, project reports and end of module examinations. A dissertation based professional practice project will consist of design and/or investigative research on an appropriate topic.

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  Information

  Methods of Learning

  Our MSc in Lift Engineering is delivered through distance learning by experienced academics and practitioners from the national and international lift industry, including visiting professors and fellows. We use our virtual learning environment, NILE, to deliver online sessions that you can access from anywhere in the world, creating a student community and a forum for tutors to give you additional learning and tutorial materials.

  NILE facilitates constant communication between you and course leaders. You are able to access key course materials at times to suit you and can submit the assignments electronically.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

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    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    We regularly review our course with industry experts, including visiting professors, to make sure that we are giving you all the experiences and expertise you need to progress in your professional career.

    We also have an active research programme in the field of lift engineering if you want to continue along the academic route to a PhD or MPhil.

    
• Requirements

  We expect you to have an honour degree of at least class 2:2 (or its equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. Within the framework of the university, candidates without an honours degree who can demonstrate an appropriate level of relevant learning and achievement will also be considered.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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  Application status enquiries
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  Current student enquiries
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  International student enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  • Lift Applications Engineering (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM001

    Core Module Y
  • Codes and Standards (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM002

    Core Module Y
  • Management of Contracts in the Construction Industry (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM003

    Core Module Y
  • Case Study (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM004

    Core Module Y
  • Lift Component Applications (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM005

    Core Module N
  • Hydraulic Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM006

    Core Module N
  • Control Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM007

    Core Module N
  • Microprocessor Applications (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM008

    Core Module N
  • Utilisation of Materials (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM009

    Core Module N
  • Dynamics and Vibration (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM010

    Core Module N
  • Vertical Transportation Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM011

    Core Module N
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)
    Module code: LIFM012

    Core Module Y

  Module information is quoted for 19/20 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  Each academic year begins with the annual Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies, organised with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Lifts Group. The event brings together over 100 industrial and academic experts from the field of vertical transportation engineering who deliver peer-reviewed papers on their research and you will be invited to attend this event at a reduced registration fee.

  This is an IMechE accredited course.

• Further Studies
  • Research Opportunites

    Further your Study

    Our Doctorates and research courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt, that will give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    If you would like to study a PhD or MPhil in Lift Engineering visit our Postgraduate Research page to find out more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning Only

  • £970 per 20 credit module for Home/EU students
  • £8,730 Full Distance Learning Course cost in 20/21

  The MSc is comprised of three compulsory 20 credit modules and two optional 20 credit modules.

  Case Study module (this module covers the examination for the three compulsory modules)

  Dissertation 60 credits

  Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees. Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees.

  Tuition fees in any academic year are charged only for the modules undertaken in that year.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning Only

  • £950 per 20 credit module for Home/EU students
  • £8,550 Full Distance Learning Course cost in 19/20

  The MSc is comprised of three compulsory 20 credit modules and two optional 20 credit modules.

  Case Study module (this module covers the examination for the three compulsory modules)

  Dissertation 60 credits

  Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees. Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees.

  Tuition fees in any academic year are charged only for the modules undertaken in that year.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2019 entry.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning Only

  • £1,775 per 20 credit module for International students.
  • £15,975 Full Distance Learning Course cost in 20/21:

  The MSc is comprised of three compulsory 20 credit modules and two optional 20 credit modules.

  Case Study module (this module covers the examination for the three compulsory modules). Dissertation (60 credit module). Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees.

  Tuition fees in any academic year are charged only for the modules undertaken in that year.

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning Only

  • £1,720 per 20 credit module for International students.
  • £15,480 Full Distance Learning Course cost in 19/20:

  The MSc is comprised of three compulsory 20 credit modules and two optional 20 credit modules.

  Case Study module (this module covers the examination for the three compulsory modules). Dissertation (60 credit module). Please note that the tuition fees cover registration fees and examination fees.

  Tuition fees in any academic year are charged only for the modules undertaken in that year.

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

• Distance Learning Study

  Our online learning courses are flexible and are designed so that you can balance your studies with your commitments at work and home. The course structure and learning materials enable you to study at your own convenience and develop your own study schedule while offering opportunities for you to engage with your peers.

  Northampton Integrated Learning Environment (NILE) is a dedicated online university learning space that you will use throughout your studies. Your tutors will use NILE to engage with you, and you will use NILE to access course materials, assessment information, virtual classrooms and discussion boards. Your assessed work will be submitted and graded online, so you will be able to see your grades and feedback wherever you are in the world. The system that underpins NILE is Blackboard and access to this system is through the direct web link nile.northampton.ac.uk.

  How You Will Study

  Your teaching will be delivered electronically and you will be encouraged to engage with your fellow students and tutors online via the module and course NILE sites. Studying online will give you the flexibility to study at your convenience* without the need to travel or physically attend classes, whilst enhancing your employment opportunities. You will be aided throughout the process by our supportive teaching staff that are professionally qualified and have industry and academic experience to share with you.

  *Please note that modules are delivered within trimester periods so you will need to complete them in specified times.

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