MSc Professional Engineering Programme Specification

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
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