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- Key Information
Key Information
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching methods range from lectures, tutorial classes and mentor sessions, to workshop and laboratory activities supported by group and individual projects. Assessment is by examination, course work and presentations, the balance being appropriate to the different teaching methods used in the courses.
Professional Recognition and Exemptions
Degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and are approved stages on the route to Chartered Engineer status. The Mechanical and Energy Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institute of Energy and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Skills Gained
- The technical expertise and practical experience to work as a Mechanical Engineer
- Communication, reporting information orally, in writing and using visual aids
- Team working through group projects
- Technical design
- Problem formulation and analysis
- Computer skills by the use of generic and specialised IT packages.
