Research and Professional Skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGR4005 | Engineering Research | 4 | 10 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGR4005
- School
- Engineering Research
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module consists of a set of general and dedicated courses convened and delivered by the Graduate School. Students will be required to attend a defined selection of Graduate School courses that will provide them with a set of research and professional skills to support their PhD studies.
Target Students
Only available to CDT students and students on the EngDoc in Manufacturing Engineering
Classes
The Graduate School courses which make up the individual elements of the module will be concentrated into a block.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Participation in all defined courses including delivering presentations.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
To provide a core set of research and professional skills to support students in the CDTsLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
A1 Knowledge of research contexts and norms
A2 Understanding group and personal behaviour in research contexts
Intellectual Skills
B2 Problem solving
B3 Decision making
Professional/practical skills
C1 Appropriate communication styles
C2 Development and maintenance of appropriate networks and working relationships
C3 An appreciation of need for continued professional development
Transferable (key) skills
D1 Effective project management
D2 Reflexivity
D3 Creative thinking