MSc Professional Engineering Programme Specification

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EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME • To provide the student with ability to work independently in project planning and monitoring • To provide experience of applying advanced engineering to the solution of problems • To provide student with experience of reviewing and appraising relevant literature. • To provide the student with the specialist knowledge needed to undertake independent project work at an advanced level • To provide the student with the ability to communicate the outcome of their project work at a standard equivalent to the required publication in a professional journal. • To bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills gained during the PgC and PgD phase of study by independent project work at an advanced level which could lead to the acceptance of a technical paper for a peer-reviewed conference or a professional journal What is distinctive about this programme? This award provide students with an opportunity for structured continuing professional development recognised by an academic qualification that may contribute to the student’s development as a professional recognised by an appropriate professional body (for example by contributing to a ‘matching section’ leading to Chartered Engineer status). 2
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES What will this programme teach me to do? At the end of your studies you should be able to: Students who successfully complete the award will have fulfilled the University’s interpretation of the national qualifications framework. These are interpreted in detail as Postgraduate Certificate Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that under pin project management techniques Show critical interpretation of the advanced Engineering techniques in relation to the project. Producing a Litterateur review to establish current and up-to-date management techniques Critically appraising and analysing the work of others in relation to the project Have experience of solving problems at an advanced level Critically appraise success and failures of previous works in applications related to the field of study Experience of producing a plan for a substantial project activity Develop interpersonal skills in demonstrating work through various presentations Postgraduate Diploma Detailed knowledge of specialist texts and /or techniques relevant to problem solving in a focused specialist field of study Demonstrate an understanding of the context of knowledge acquired Show a professional approach to research and information gathering Analyze and interpret data to demonstrate applicability of a range of specialist Engineering techniques Demonstrate logical path in solving acute problems Apply critical reasoning and argument to show the ability to apply concepts in different contexts Demonstrate the ability to reflect on the effectiveness of the special field to the technological solutions Communicate interpersonally in the form of written and oral presentations in a professional manner to a variety of audiences Masters Knowledge and understanding of problem solving techniques further developed through application to an engineering problem Skills in self-managed learning and professional development Show a professional approach to research and information gathering Demonstrate creative approach in analysis of problems with a high degree of autonomy Have experience of applying a logical and creative approach in solving Engineering problem Apply guided research and experimentation in a specialist area with a high degree of professionalism Demonstrate concluding remark on reflection Communicate interpersonally in the form of written and oral presentations in a professional manner to a variety of audiences 3
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