Professional Aspects of Engineering

Module overview

This module is designed for final year MEng and MSc students in acoustical engineering to supplement your technical modules in order to prepare you for professional practice as a Chartered Engineer in modern society. In provides a broad overview of the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks and the commercial and social contexts, constraints and challenges that face Chartered Engineers and how to navigate them using effective, efficient and ethical business, management and leadership practices. You will taught by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineers with extensive experience in industry.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars with discussion

Computer labs and tutorials

Group workshops

Independent study

Study time
Type	Hours
Practical classes and workshops	8
Lecture	16
Independent Study	118
Practical classes and workshops	8
Total study time	150

Assessment

Assessment strategy

You only need to refer on the components you did not pass at first attempt.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Final Assessment	30%
Continuous Assessment	40%
Continuous Assessment	30%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Continuous Assessment	40%
Continuous Assessment	30%
Final Assessment	30%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Final Assessment	30%
Continuous Assessment	40%
Continuous Assessment	30%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External

Module overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Engineering practice

Syllabus