mechanical engineering (china)
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BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering (China)
My Programme 2021/22
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The Purpose of My Programme is to:
• Provide you with a source of information about your programme (which will be updated annually) and;
• Make you aware of some of the more important regulations under which your Programme operates.
This document concentrates on Programme specific information. Members of your Programme Team (see section 4) will be happy to explain aspects in further detail as required. My Programme should be read alongside the My Napier resource, which contains useful information about the University as a whole. You can access My Napier at https://my.napier.ac.uk/ or by clicking any of the My Napier links in this document.
The content of this My Programme is correct at the point of production however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some information may change. Please regularly check My Napier, student newsletters and university emails for important updates. For TransNational Education (TNE) provision there is a distinct My University handbook written for you and it replaces the MyNapier references in this handbook: MyUniversity -TNE
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1. Programme Leader Welcome
As Programme Leader for BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (China), on
behalf of the staff members of the School of Engineering & the Built
Environment and the Programme Team, we would like to extend a very warm
welcome to the University. We look forward to working with you and supporting
you during your time at Edinburgh Napier University. We hope you will have a
fantastic time and make the most of all the opportunities that are available to
you.
As a TransNational Education (TNE) programme, you will be completing all the
Edinburgh Napier modules in GUXST, which are delivered by Edinburgh Napier
module leaders. Details of your timetable will be provided to you by the local
GXUST administration team.
Welcome back to those of you who are continuing with your studies.
Congratulations on your achievements to date. I and the rest of the Programme
Team are looking forward to working with you again this session.
The Programme Team hope that you will have an enjoyable, interesting and
challenging year of researching and learning, which will provide a sound basis
for the future.
Dr Dongyang Sun
(Program Leader) 0044131 455 2417 [email protected]
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2. Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Please follow GXUST guidelines for Health and Safety on campus. Always consider Health and Safety of yourself and others when on campus or in University property.
When studying at home it is important that you have an effective work environment where you will undertake your studies, tips for improving your work environment include;
• Adjust your chair and DSE to find the most comfortable position for your work.
• Make sure there is enough space underneath your desk to move your legs freely.
• Avoid excess pressure on the backs of your legs and knees. A footrest, particularly for smaller users, may be helpful.
• Arrange your desk and screen so that bright lights are not reflected in the screen. You shouldn't be directly facing windows or bright lights.
(extracted from https://mynapier.ac.uk/Campus-Services/health-and-safety/Pages/Work-Environment.aspx )
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3. About My Programme
Programme Philosophy
Through providing a solid foundation in grounding theory and development of open-ended problem-solving skills within the relevant disciplines, the philosophy of this Programme is to use a vocational approach, with a high degree of practical application, enhancing employability. At all stages you will be supported in, and encouraged, to take an independent self-learning approach to developing your deep knowledge of the subject area.
A Mechanical Engineering degree represents one of the main professional entry qualifications into a wide variety of technical fields, including automotive, manufacturing, marine engineering, energy (oil and gas, renewables, power generation, etc.), railways, building services, etc. Hence the university has been running courses in Mechanical Engineering since its inception. Since then, while maintaining this core theme, the programme has undergone continued review and development to meet the requirements of employers. For example, in recent years, core material relating to renewable energy systems design, microcontrollers and additive manufacturing have all been embedded in this programme.
Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes
The main aim of the Mechanical Engineering Programme is
to meet the educational needs of a professional mechanical engineer, with a firm understanding of mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles as well as of the management knowledge required to eventually advance towards incorporated status. But, given the broad possible fields graduates might enter, it is also the goal to provide some knowledge of these related fields, such as control and electronics, material science and energy. The main aim of the programme encompasses the following subsidiary aims:
to equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to analyse problems and produce solutions, specifically in the design and implementation of mechanical engineering;
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to ensure that you have the appropriate skills necessary to use computer modelling and analysis systems, and relevant design software, together with practical laboratory skills;
to provide a range of transferable skills which will allow you to communicate effectively and be an effective member of a team; and
to ensure that you appreciate and understand the need to commit to Continuous Professional Development and lifelong learning.
On completion of this programme of study, you will have:
• acquired a deep and broad engineering education which will stimulate the exercise of independent judgement;
• the necessary knowledge to apply and critically evaluate appropriate mathematical methods and broad engineering science concepts, which are further developed in design and development of mechanical engineering systems;
• acquired and applied in-depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of mechanical engineering systems;
• understood critically assess design techniques, components and systems, computer aided engineering and modelling techniques;
• understood management and business concepts, their use and limitations; and
• understood professional and ethical responsibilities and the role of the engineer.
Additionally, you will be able to
• analyse and critically assess engineering systems, designs, processes and products, and applied professional judgement;
• accept intellectual challenge which emphasises applications and development in a fast changing environment;
• apply problem solving and analytical skills for determining solutions to complex engineering problems;
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• use transferable skills required for industry such as report writing, designing and delivering presentations, undertaking research and team work skills;
• select and apply tools such as computer aided engineering or experimental techniques to analyse engineering systems considering uncertainties; and
• apply necessary skills for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Programme Structure
To enhance your experience, the academic year changed in 2020/21. One benefit of this change was that it allowed a greater focus at programme-level.
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The highlighted modules are delivered by ENU staff.
Programme title BEng Mechanical Engineering (China) 59209BH
Programme leader Dr. Dongyang Sun
Trimester 1 Trimesters 1 & 2 Trimester 2
Year 1/ Stage1
Module number
ELE07111 Compulsory (20 credits)
ELE07102/ELE07103 Option 1 (20 credits)
MEC07106 Compulsory (20 credits)
ELE07109 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC07108 Compulsory (20 credits)
ELE07110 Compulsory (20 credits)
Module title
Engineering Skills
Foundation Mathematics/ Foundation Mathematics A
Mechanical Principles
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Engineering Practice
Mathematical Methods I
Trimester 1 Trimester 2
Year 2/ Stage2
Module number
ELE08109 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC08119 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC08718 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC08106 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC08701 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC08720 Compulsory (20 credits)
Module title
Mathematical Methods II
Engineering Design 1 Mechanics (Yr2)
Control Measurement and Instrumentation
Materials and Manufacture
Thermofluids
Year 3/ Stage3
Module number
MEC09722 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC09704 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC09118 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC09135 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC09734 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC09730 (20 credits)
Module title
Energy Systems Design
Materials and Manufacture 2
Management for Engineers 2
Professional Engineering
Industrial Automation
Engineering Design 2
Year 4/ Stage4
Module number
MEC10706 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC10719 Compulsory (20 credits)
ENG10700 Compulsory (40 credits)
MEC10707 Compulsory (20 credits)
MEC10715 Compulsory (20 credits)
Module title
Mechanics and Computational Modelling
Manufacturing Engineering
Honours Project Dynamics Advanced thermodynamic Systems
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Expectations of Engagement
To get the most out of your time on your programme, it is important that you attend all scheduled class activities. Attending and participating in programme activities will help you successfully progress through your coursework, stay engaged, and keep motivated throughout the duration of your studies.
Our Commitment to Student Inclusion
The University is committed to helping all its students succeed and has a dedicated Disability Inclusion team to support students with disabilities, certain learning difficulties, and long-term medical conditions.
Forms of support for students may include: the provision of lecture notes in advance, the opportunity to record classes, and/or the incorporation of 25% extra time to complete class tests.
The University also has a wide-range of assistive software available on Apps Anywhere, including:
• Claro Read: a screen-reader that helps you listen to your research reading, including web pages, Word documents, and PDFs.
• MindView: a mind-mapping package that can convert your mind-maps into Word documents or PowerPoint slides.
• Grammarly: a programme that checks your spelling, grammar, and writing style.
If you have had additional support at school or college, for instance, in exams, the Disability Inclusion Team would be keen to hear from you so they can put equivalent support in place and liaise with your lecturers on your behalf.
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If you feel like you would benefit from additional support because of a disability or suspected learning difficulty, please get in touch with the Disability Inclusion Team. Our advisors hold appointments each day across all three campuses.
You can reach the Disability Inclusion team by emailing [email protected].
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4. My Programme Contacts
You have two Programme Leaders, Dr Dongyang Sun at Edinburgh Napier University and Prof Yueping Chen at GXUST. The programme leaders are responsible for the overall coherence, delivery, planning, evaluation and enhancement of your programme. Clearly, this involves collaborative working with all colleagues and support staff associated within the subject areas covered.
As you progress through your programme of study, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with many staff in the Mechanical group of the School. You should feel free to contact any member of staff by email, if you have any query regarding their specific module.
The module codes are given in the programme specification above. The University Modular Catalogue gives detail of content for each module, reading lists, and the module leader.
My Programme Representatives
Elections for programme reps take place at the beginning of the academic year,
which will be organised by GXUST.
Programme Team
Your programme has a team to manage its day-to-day running. If you have a question or problem, you should contact one of the members of the team or the GXUST admin team.
Programme Leader
Dr Dongyang Sun 0044 131 455 2417 [email protected]
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The role of your Programme Leader is varied. It includes a remit to manage and co-ordinate your Programme's operation in liaison with your Dean of School and the rest of the University and liaise with any professional bodies of relevance to your program.
PDTs, Year Tutors, Lecturers, Etc.
Your Personal Development Tutor (PDT) is your first point of contact for guidance on any academic or personal issues that may affect your academic work. Please contact GXUST admin team to get details of your PDT.
Academic Support Advisor
As a University student, we want you to get the most out of
your studies and develop as an effective learner. We
therefore offer a range of workshops and one-to-one advice
to help you to develop academic skills. Details of all
workshops and guidance is available from My Napier and the
contact details for the Academic Advisor within the School of
Engineering & the Built Environment are below.
Kendall Richards
C77 0131 455 2659 [email protected]
School Disability Contact
School Disability Contacts (SDCs) are academic staff members who act as contact points for students who require additional support due to a disability,
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medical condition, or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. Each School may have one or more SDCs who liaise closely with the Disability Inclusion Team. SDCs are in charge of helping direct students who request support, sharing information with academic staff, and ensuring colleagues refer to their students' learning profiles.
SEBE SDC : currently vacant (July 2021) - please contact the Disability Inclusion Team in the meantime or the School Office for an update during 2021/22. You can reach the Disability Inclusion team by emailing [email protected].
Student Wellbeing & Inclusion
This team is here to help you feel content, healthy and supported. Please talk to them if you are experiencing difficulties. Support is available from their Student Funding, Counselling & Mental Wellbeing, Disability Inclusion, Keep On Track and Chaplaincy staff. You can find out more information about their services, along with their online resources on My Napier.
Academic Integrity
One of the things you will learn about is the importance of academic integrity. Additional information is available in My Napier on your responsibilities as a university student and as an academic about upholding the Academic Integrity, which is the moral code and ethical policy of academia.
Our university ‘Student Conduct Regulations’ are designed to maintain the integrity of your work and your award. Any breach of these regulations intentionally or accidentally is investigated by the School. Each School has an Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) responsible for investigating allegations of breach of Academic Conduct Regulations. Every module uses the ENGUS resource for Global Online Academic Misconduct available at https://moodlecommunity.napier.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=361#section-0
AIO: Dr Neil Shearer 0131 455 2542 ([email protected] )
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Information Services (including IT and Library Services)
Information on the range of services offered by the Edinburgh Napier University Information Services is available to you through My Napier.
School librarian: Joyce Templeton ([email protected] ) Student Administrative Support
The International Programmes department provides administrative support to academic staff and provides guidance to students on a range of issues including timetabling, examinations, assessment results and support for Programme Assessment Boards and Board of Studies. The GXUST administrative team will normally be able to help with any questions you have, or to signpost you to the appropriate point of contact.
Global Online Support Team
The Global Online Support Team will help you with any non-academic queries or difficulties which you may encounter at any stage of your studies from matriculation to graduation. They will monitor your progress and provide additional support and advice to help ensure that your programme runs as smoothly as possible.
The Team is available to be contacted by email at: [email protected] (always use your Napier email address). They are available between 08:45 and 17:00 hours, Monday to Friday. Please allow two working days for a response.
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For out of office questions, please use our FAQ database ‘Ask Ben’ where you may find an answer to your query, or ask your fellow students online in the chat forum.
Your Module Leaders and Online Tutors will provide academic support for the study packs. Your tutor sets, marks and provides feedback on the assignments for your module. You should also contact your tutor if you are having difficulty with the module material.
Don't feel you are imposing on a tutor by doing this. Providing this service is an integral part of the support system we offer to distance learning students.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your Online Tutor via Moodle.
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5. Communicating with My Programme Team
When communicating in any form, please observe the University values and note the Information Security Policies and the Computer Suites Acceptable Use policy.
The University email address provided to you is the account that we will use to communicate with you. Please make sure you check this email address regularly to ensure you get relevant information from the University. In exceptional circumstances, eg if the University email account disabled for non-payment of fees, we will contact you using the current personal email address you have recorded in your eStudent Record (SITS). Please keep your details up-to-date to ensure we have can reach you.
Meetings with Staff
Meetings with staff can be arranged by contacting the relevant staff members by email. If you are unable to get in touch with the staff member please contact your GXUST Programme Administrator for advice in the first instance.
As a matriculated student of the University you will be allocated a University email account. This the only recognised account for emailing your Programme Team, your Administrative Support Team or the University’s support services so please ensure you check this email account on a regular basis. Your University email account is also linked to Moodle, our online learning environment. This means you receive any notifications from Moodle directly to your email account. Further information on Moodle can be found on myNapier
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Opportunities to Provide Feedback
The University greatly values student feedback and endeavours to provide you with numerous opportunities to make your voice heard.
During the trimester, you will find that your Module Leaders will seek feedback from you informally. You are empowered to share your thoughts about how things are going, what you enjoy about a module, what you might change about a module and any concerns you may have. Your module leader will be keen to hear what you and your classmates have to say so they may better facilitate learning.
The class representative system is another mechanism through which you can raise issues/matter for consideration.
Additionally, your Programme Team will have surveys and discussions aimed at obtaining your programme-specific feedback throughout your studies.
Student Staff Liaison Committee
The Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) is one of many ways Edinburgh Napier University seeks to engage with you in the continual enhancement of your programme experience. The SSLC provides a forum where student representatives and programme staff can engage in effective discussions relating to several elements that together form the student learning experience:
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While the SSLC meeting allows students to highlight areas of good practice and issues that may influence the learning experience, staff may also use this meeting to share any proposed module or programme changes. This will allow representatives to gather student feedback on any proposed changes and present it to the Programme Team at the Board of Studies meeting to ensure that the student's voice is informing programme development.
Board of Studies
The Board of Studies is another way in which student representatives can feed back programme-specific issues or suggestions directly to the programme team. This is a meeting that occurs once every year, shortly after the SSLC meeting. GXUST admin team will help to organise these meetings.
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6. Teaching and Learning Methodologies
You will see from your individual timetable that you are scheduled for both lectures and laboratory/tutorial sessions for the majority of your modules. Key material is delivered in both these learning environments, with the laboratory/tutorial sessions providing greater opportunity for extended direct one to one discussion with staff.
Through hands on operation of equipment and analysis of experimental results, laboratory/tutorial sessions are used to underpin relevant theory discussed in lectures. Through providing continuity between theoretical and practical application, the Programme enhances learning opportunities for all learner types, while also promoting a personalised learning experience. Additionally, through these approaches, you will build your subject knowledge and expertise, and develop and enhance your transferrable skills.
There is a wide range of supporting material for all modules on Moodle, with additional self-directed study, where applicable, also indicated. The learning philosophy and teaching methodology followed are designed to promote the development of self-motivated, independent learners. Additionally, through group working and development of open-ended problem-solving skills, you will learn to be adaptable and flexible, enhancing your employability.
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7. Assessment and Feedback
Details of all the assessments that you are required to undertake for each compulsory module during the trimester are in the assessment matrix located below. The matrix tells you the type of assessment, the submission week, and the weighting of the assessment. The matrix may be subject to change, as temporary covid changes for next session are still being submitted/processed at the time of writing (July 2021).
Other information, like how you will be expected to submit your work and the method that will be used to give you feedback, will be detailed in the assessment brief.
Any coursework you will undertake will have an assessment brief (except for examinations). Where provided, the assessment brief contains information about the assessment, including the marking criteria. Assessment briefs are held on Moodle. It is vital that you read all assessment briefs relating to your chosen modules.
You will receive feedback in a variety of ways (formal and informal). You are encouraged to speak to your teaching team about how feedback will be given in each module and for each assessment.
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Assessment Matrix for Programme 59209BH The matrix may be subject to change, as temporary covid changes for next session are still being submitted/processed at the time of writing (July 2021).
module code
module name Tri code
assessment type
assessment week due
assessment weighting
level
MEC08701 Materials and Manufacture
TR2 REPORT 9 40 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC08701 Materials and Manufacture
TR2 EXAM 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC08720 Thermofluids TR2 LEARN_LOG 11 40 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC08720 Thermofluids TR2 EXAMT 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC08718 Mechanics TR1 LEARN_LOG 11 50 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC08718 Mechanics TR1 EXAMT 14/15 50 SCQF LEVEL 8
MEC09734 Industrial Automation
TR2 PRACT_ASS 9 50 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC09734 Industrial Automation
TR2 EXAMT 14/15 50 SCQF LEVEL 10
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MEC09722 Energy Systems Design
TR1 REPORT 9 30 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09722 Energy Systems Design
TR1 EXAMT 14/15 70 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09730 Engineering Design
TR2 PRACT_ASS 6 30 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09730 Engineering Design
TR2 PRACT_ASS 12 30 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09730 Engineering Design
TR2 EXAMT 14/15 40 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09704 Materials and Manufacture 2
TR1 ESSAY 9 30 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC09704 Materials and Manufacture 2
TR1 EXAMTD 14/15 70 SCQF LEVEL 9
MEC10706 Mechanics and Computational Modelling
TR1 REPORT 12 40 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10706 Mechanics and Computational Modelling
TR1 EXAMT 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 10
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MEC10707 Dynamics TR2 REPORT 12 40 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10707 Dynamics TR2 EXAMT 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10715 Advanced Thermodynamic Systems
TR2 REPORT 10 40 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10715 Advanced Thermodynamic Systems
TR2 EXAMT 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10719 Manufacturing Engineering
TR1 REPORT 14/15 40 SCQF LEVEL 10
MEC10719 Manufacturing Engineering
TR1 EXAMT 14/15 60 SCQF LEVEL 10
The matrix may be subject to change, as temporary covid changes for next session are still being submitted/processed at the time of writing (July 2021).
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8. Results, Progression, and Development
How Do I Progress and Develop Subject Expertise?
As you progress through your programme, you will gain and be able to
demonstrate your expertise in a wide range of interrelated disciplines, with
subsequent modules building on your developed understanding. At each stage
of the programme, individual student performance is reviewed at the
Assessment Boards.
Programme and Module External Examiners
Vacant at July 2021 - To be confirmed during 2021/22
External examiners are experienced university teachers from other institutions who provide an overall independent judgement on general student performance as well as the quality and standard of your programme of study. They do not mark your work. You should also note that it is not part of their remit to communicate with individual students. External Examiners provide an annual report to the University and this may be shared and discussed at SSLCs. Any student can request to see the external examiner report for your programme by contacting your programme leader.
Assessment Boards
Assessment Boards are responsible for making decisions about your academic performance, such as determining whether you have passed or failed a module, whether you can continue on a programme of study, and what your final award will be.
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Further information about the role of Assessment Boards is available in the University Academic Regulations.
What Are the Assessment Criteria?
There are different pass marks/grades depending on the level of study that you are undertaking. To pass an undergraduate module, you must get 40% overall. To pass a postgraduate module, you must get P1 overall. Each module may be made up of one or two components; and each component of assessment may contain a number of elements, e.g. the assessment component may be a portfolio of work that contains a PowerPoint Presentation, a report, and a series of class tests. These would be known as the elements which make up the component. The weighting of components and elements is available in the Module Catalogue.
You can find out how your overall degree classification/taught master’s award is calculated, including the rules for distinction, within the University Regulations.
(Note: Section B3 details the regulations used to calculate your undergraduate degree, while Section C3 details the regulations used to calculate your taught master’s award of the University).
When Will I Receive My Results?
You will usually receive your grade/mark for an assessment, as well as any relevant feedback, within three working weeks. However, the marks/grades at this stage are still preliminary, as your Assessment Board must confirm them. Your confirmed results will be available to you through your student account. To find out when these results are scheduled to be posted to your account, you can go to My Napier.
What If I Fail?
Do not panic if you have failed a module; you can get help from several people. In the first instance, you can contact your PDT, Module Leader, or your
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Programme Leader to talk through what will happen regarding reassessment. You can also ask for additional support from your Module Leader as you prepare for any reassessment(s).
Reassessment
If you fail an assessment, you will need to take a reassessment in order to pass the relevant module. Reassessments are usually undertaken during trimester three. You can find more details regarding reassessments on your module’s Moodle site or, if it is an exam, on the exam timetable. You are also encouraged to refer to the University Regulations that govern deferred assessments and reassessment regulations.
Course Prizes and Medals
Each academic session, a Mechanical Engineering class medal is awarded to the top student graduating with B.Eng (Hons).
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9. My Programme Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the developing my subject knowledge and expertise, what other opportunities are available on my programme? How are my employability and transferrable skills developed over the duration of my programme?
In additional to technical expertise gained, through group working and open
ended design and problem solving studies, transference of both hard and soft
skills is embedded and nurtured in the programme. Through feedback from the
Industrial Advisory Panel, demonstration of an applicants transference and
flexibility is seen as greatly enhancing employability.
Will I get the opportunity to be involved in research? All students will either undertake a project in their third year of study (aiming to graduate with an ordinary degree) or in the fourth year (aiming to graduate with an honours degree). The project provides opportunity to work and undertake research in a topic of the students own choosing, supervised by a member of staff with expertise in the chosen subject area, or on a topic proposed by research active staff. In the latter case, students may be directly involved in current, ongoing, research within the school.
What is employability like on my Programme? With a shortage of mechanical engineers in the UK (and worldwide) at the moment, your career prospects are highly promising. Companies all over the world are recruiting engineering graduates, particularly those from courses such as this.