(Award available for year: Master of Science)
On successful completion of the MSc Programme students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of techniques and information relevant to energy and environmental engineering in areas such as energy production processes, energy networks, bioenergy and biorefining, pollution impacts and climate change control technology;
2. Exhibit mastery in the exercise of advanced generic and energy industry related skills including energy systems modelling approaches, laboratory work, and the use of sector specific software;
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship in the field of energy and environmental engineering;
4. Take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and developing professional relationships with others;
5. Critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and advanced scholarship in the field of energy and environmental engineering;
6. Undertake an individual research project on an energy-related topic and be able to plan, research, execute and analyse the results from an appropriate programme of work.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the MSc Programme students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following skills as defined in the programme modules:
a- The skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in relevant industry or area of professional practice;
b- Evaluating their own achievement and that of others;
c- Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations
d- Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development
e- Critical engagement in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.
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