MEng, BEng Chemical and Mineral Engineering (International)Year 4 Abroad (no longer recruiting)
Year 4
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.