Materials and Manufacturing Processes (H7106)

15 credits, Level 4

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll learn about the importance of the relationship between product design, material properties and manufacturing processes.

You’ll consider:

  • the production of products that satisfy customer quality and functionality requirements
  • the necessary supporting IT infrastructure
  • how to make economically viable selections of materials and manufacturing processes
  • how to minimise environmental impact.

You’ll consider the failure mode of materials in the context of product functionality, factors of safety and manufacturing processes.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: