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

Assessed by end of summer vacation

Educational Aims

To provide a core set of research and professional skills to support students in the CDTs

Learning 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

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.