Structure of IGDS

Optional Modules

The Scheme consists of a suite of 16 modules, all of which are optional.  Some modules are of a foundation nature, the emphasis being on breadth rather than depth.  Their purpose is to fill in gaps in delegates’ background knowledge.  The emphasis of the other modules is on depth of understanding, whether that be theoretical, technological or applications orientated.  These modules are taken according to delegates’ interests and requirements. 

• Advanced Process Automation.
• Advanced Process Control.
• Batch Processing and Automation.
• Chemical Engineering Principles.
• Classical Control Systems Design.
• Control Schemes & Strategies.
• Control Systems Technology.
• Dynamics & Control of Distillation Columns.
• Fuzzy, Neural & Expert Systems.
• Instrumentation & Measurement.
• Management of Automation Projects.
• Mathematics & Matlab.
• Modelling & Simulation.
• Modern Control Systems Design.
• Optimisation & Scheduling.
• Process Analytical Technology

Each is worth 15 credits.  A total of 120 credits worth of optional modules is required for the MSc.

Industrial Project

The project can be seen as the culmination of the Scheme.  It represents a major piece of design, development or research work done in-company.  Supervision is carried out on a joint academic /industrial basis.  The expectation is that a total of 480 hours, equivalent to 3 months full-time effort, will be spent on the project.  In addition to this there are 120 hours of private study allocated to the project. 

The project is equivalent to four modules and is worth 60 credits.

Postgraduate Diploma

The Scheme for the Diploma is essentially a sub-set of that for the MSc.  The Diploma is deemed to be a total of 120 credits worth of optional modules.