1. A comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles associated with your specialist Engineering field.
Understanding

2. Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of engineering analytical methods.
Analysis

3. Ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs.
Problem-solving

4. Communicate your work to technical and non-technical audiences.
Communication

Two pieces of assessment comprising the following:

1. Written Technical Report (9,000 words) based on a negotiated current engineering programme 70% assessing LO 1-4;

2. 30-min Presentation and Interview 30% assessing LO 1-4.

In-depth exposure to a range of specialist technical issues at the forefront of technology within a limited range of topic areas in the chosen field of study. Application of a range of complex specialist research techniques to the in-depth analysis of complex specialist problems in a limited range of topic areas within the chosen field of study. Generation of innovative solutions to a range of complex specialist problems in a limited range of topic areas within the chosen field of study. These solutions will take into account stakeholders such as users, producers, and customers, and also the rapid change in technological innovation. Extensive use of oral, written, and electronic communication at an advanced level to find specialist information and to explain, debate, and present highly complex arguments, proposals, and ideas while adapting to different audiences and circumstances.

Directed reading and learning.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, etc.)
Technical discussions with experts and specialists in Industry and University.
In-depth problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental, and/or numerical).
Use of existing specialist software packages (technical, business, math, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
In-depth experimental work (industrial, academic, incl. computer simulations)
Report writing at a professional level, incl. feedback on drafts.
Preparation of oral presentation (and feedback on preparations).
Presentation and defence of work at a seminar.

Scientific papers and books appropriate to the chosen field of study

Supervisor, library, computing facilities, Internet. Access to experts and experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.