MEng, BEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering (Industrial) Year 4 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.