MEng, BEng Chemical and Nuclear Engineering (Industrial) Year 4 Placement

Year 5

(Award available for year: Master of Engg & Bach of Engg)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of:

- being able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a range of advanced topics in chemical and nuclear engineering, including reactor engineering and nuclear futures;
- being able to appreciate and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of new developments and advances in the field of chemical and nuclear engineering;
- being able to demonstrate a detailed appreciation of published research and other information relevant to chemical and nuclear engineering;
- taking a proactive and self-reflective role in their working and be able to develop a professional relationship with others;
- being able to undertake an individual research project on a chemical and nuclear engineering topic and be able to plan, research, execute, evaluate and report the results of an appropriate programme of work in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and poster presentations;
- being able to critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and scholarship in various aspects of chemical and nuclear engineering.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- skills necessary to undertake a higher degree and/or employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice;
- an evaluation of their own achievement or that of others;
- self-direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- a critical engagement in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- evidence of an ability to conduct in-depth independent enquiry within the discipline;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- drawing on a range of perspectives in an area of study;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.

Learning context

The learning context for the award of MEng/BEng will include the analysis of, and decision making in, complex and unpredictable situations. The structure of the programme will provide breadth and/or depth of study and opportunities for drawing upon appropriate resources and techniques.

Opportunities will be provided for students to develop:
- interests and informed opinion,
- their involvement in the design and management of learning activities,
- communication of their conclusions,
- an expectation to progress to full autonomous work and study.