MEng, BEng Mechanical Engineering(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 4

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

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of techniques relevant to mechanical Engineering and/or to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of mechanical Engineering;
2. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;
3. To take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;
4. Proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;
5. Critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and advanced scholarship in mechanical Engineering;
6. Appreciate the importance and requirements of leadership in a multidisciplinary environment;
7. Demonstrate an awareness of quality systems and management, risk analysis techniques, economic considerations, health and safety and legal, statutory and contractual obligations and ethical issues relating to mechanical Engineering.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
2. Problem solving and critical analysis
3. Application of computational and analytical techniques
4. Searching and using technical literature
5. Design skills
6. Sustainability
7. Professional ethics practice
8. Equality, diversity and inclusion
9. Practical and workshop skills
10. Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
11. Quality management
12. Engineering and project management
13. Communication and collaboration
14. Lifelong learning
15. Time and personal management
16. Academic integrity

Assessment

Achievement may be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.