MEng, BEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering (no longer recruiting from 201516)
Year 4
(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.