Module |
Credits |
Next start |
- Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)
M820 Calculus of Variations and Advanced Calculus covers functionals, Gâteaux differential, Euler–Lagrange equation, First-integral, Noether’s Theorem, Second variation/Jacobi equation and Sturm–Liouville systems.
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30 |
04 Oct 2025 |
- Environmental monitoring and protection (T868)
This engaging online module will equip you with information on monitoring, modelling, and preventive technologies for water, noise, air, and wastes pollution.
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30 |
01 Nov 2025 |
- Finite element analysis: principles and applications (T808) NEW
Learn the basics of finite element modelling of components and materials under static and thermal stresses, and dynamic analysis using ANSYS software.
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30 |
01 Nov 2025 |
- Making environmental decisions (T891)
This module teaches you to use a systems framework to integrate environment with other considerations when making decisions in complex environmental management situations.
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30 |
01 Nov 2025 |
- Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871)
TB871 builds capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872)
This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better.
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30 |
01 Nov 2025 |
- Manufacture materials design (T805)
Introducing materials processing from the perspective of a design engineer, this module explores how components are made, focusing on the interactions between manufacturing, materials and design.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Project management (M815) 1
This APM accredited module is ideal for aspiring project managers and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills of managing technological projects.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Sustainable organisations: theory and practice (T892)
This module provides the background knowledge and a practical skill-set to lead the way in transforming or creating sustainable organisations of the future.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Technology innovation management (TB801)
This module examines innovation from a management perspective, enabling you to develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation.
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30 |
01 May 2025 |
- Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) 2
Learn about modelling simple fluid flows, ordinary and partial differential equations and mathematical methods that can be used to solve fluid-flow problems.
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30 |
No current presentation |
- Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) 2
This module covers core topics in the application of mathematics and is an accessible introduction to the study of applied mathematics at OU level 3.
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30 |
No current presentation |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T804, T846, T848, T867, TU811 and TU812. |
1 If you intend to follow the professional route in Stage 2, don’t choose M815 in Stage 1 – you’ll study it later on. |
2 You may choose only one of these two modules. While the 30 credits you achieve will contribute to the 180 credits required for this qualification, the grade you get won’t contribute to the overall classification. |