MEng, BEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering (Industrial) Year 3 Placement

Year 5

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

Learning outcomes

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

- understand the baseline and advanced principles of Mechanical Engineering and how these are applied in the nuclear industry.
- perform accurate analyses, within the rigorous standards expected by the nuclear industry.
- have the ability to define problems and develop and evaluate solutions for both basic and complex mechanical engineering issues in the nuclear industry.
- have demonstrated the capability to use techniques to acquire and analyse data and mechanical engineering information relevant to the nuclear industry.
- demonstrate the range of professional competencies that are relevant to the nuclear industry and show a clear understanding of the regulatory, safety and professionalism expectations of the nuclear industry.
- deploy a range of technical and personal skills in order to pursue a successful career in the nuclear industry in the broadest sense.

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 Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering;
- skills necessary for the communication of information;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making.

Assessment

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

- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering;
- 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 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.