CE00761-7 Industrial Placement (Engineering Masters)

An optional module providing formal credit for the work placement which the students may undertake for their degree

The purpose of the module is to assess the placement period which the student has undertaken, in industry, on a full-time basis as part of the Engineering Masters Programme of Awards , thus providing a formal mechanism for gaining real credit towards their degree.

Whilst the period in industry, in order to qualify as part of the award is a minimum of 24 weeks and a maximum of 52 weeks, the module seeks to identify relevant project work which constitutes a minimum of 150 hours.

The module, therefore, requires the student to undertake, within the total elapsed time of the placement, (a) structured piece(s) of project work, relevant to the company which ensures that the learning outcomes are demonstrated.

The work, based upon past experience, can be varied but will be tailored to the students needs whilst satisfying the company requirements. This will be negotiated between the placement manager (module tutor), visiting tutor, the student and his/her industrial supervisor.