MEng, BEng Materials Science and Engineering (International)

Year 3

Learning outcomes

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

- demonstrate the ability to acquire and make flexible use of with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the discipline;

- proficiently use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities ie
> be able to communicate the results of their work;
> present a structured and coherent argument;
> access and evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;

- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;
- work autonomously within a structured environment;
- conform to professional boundaries and norms where appropriate;
- demonstrate their ability to cope with a significant change in their environment and to adapt to a new culture and learning paradigm;
- broaden their understanding and knowledge of their subject specialism(s);
- demonstrate deeper understanding of the culture, institutions and working practices of the country in which they studied;
- communicate, where appropriate, in a foreign language of their instruction during their placement.

Transferable (key) skills

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

- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied;
- skills necessary for the communication of information;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making;
- skills necessary for openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people and culture.

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:

- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- demonstrating a broad knowledge base.

Learning context

The learning context for this year/award will be simple if unpredictable and complex if predictable. The study will be structured within a framework of tasks that provide breadth of study and opportunities for demonstrating proficiency in the application of concepts and techniques.

Opportunities will be provided for students to develop interests and informed opinions and to undertake some autonomous study through supervised structured support.