MSc Professional Engineering Programme Specification

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, MODULES AND CREDITS MSc Professional Engineering The structure and curriculum of the award are such that the student becomes a specialist in their chosen field of study, recognised by an appropriate thesis title which should appear on their certificate. Graduates will possess a critical awareness of leading edge engineering and will have experience in its application to a specific problem requiring a measure of originality. Potential award = PgC 60 credits L E V E L Teaching Block 1/2 Module 1 Project Management and Research Methods 30 Credits 7 Teaching Block 1/2 Module 2 Advanced Engineering 30 Credits Potential award = PgD 120 credits L E V E L Teaching Block 1/2 Module 3 Specialist Engineering 60 Credits 7 Potential award = MSc 180 credits L E V E L 7 Teaching Block 1/2 Module 4 MSc Project and Thesis 60 Credits 4
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED? Teaching and Learning This award puts emphasis on the development of Advanced Engineering skills which are appropriate to the students individual interest and needs. This naturally lends itself to a student centred approach to learning where (1) study skills, project management, and research techniques are promoted throughout, (2) knowledge of the research and development process is acquired, and (3) appropriate milestones are set to ensure timely completion and provide experience in project management. The content of each module is negotiated depending on the nature of the project. The learning contract template must be completed at the onset of the project and it should clearly highlight the learning outcome and competences (ECUK competences for IEng/CEng registration) acquired for each module 1 to 4. Assessment Students enrol on one module at a time, and must complete satisfactorily each module before being allowed to progress to the next. Should the student not wish to continue studying, completion of the first 60 credits of study (modules 1 and 2) qualifies the student for the award of PgC, completion of module 3 qualifies them for the award of PgD. Completion of module 4 leads to the award of MSc. Modules are passed by achieving an average mark of at least 50% and complying with faculty minimum requirement for each element of the assessment. Module Assessment Type and Weighting 1. Project Management and Research Methods • Report covering critical literature review and project management techniques (50%) • Learning contract (20%) • Presentation (20%) • Interview (10%) 2. Advanced Engineering • Technical report (50%) • Presentation (20%) • Interview (30%) 3. Specialist Engineering • Technical report (50%) • Presentation (20%) • Interview (30%) 4. Project and Thesis • Thesis (70%) • Presentation (10%) • Interview (20%) Assessment of the programme will be undertaken in accordance with the University awards regulations, available on the University web site. http://www.staffs.ac.uk/current/regulations/academic/index.php 5
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