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AR20384: Industrial placement

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 60 [equivalent to 120 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 1,200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: OT 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Industrial Placement (OT 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Reassessment not allowed
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the nature, process and challenges of industrial, research or business practice whilst developing their technical and interpersonal skills.


Aims: To consolidate and complement the theoretical content of engineering knowledge with experience of industrial, research or business practice whilst encouraging self-development and employability skills.

Skills: Ability to apply skills learnt at university and the development of new skills particular to the individual placement.

Content: Practical experience and first hand observation of engineering and/or research and business practice.

Course availability:

AR20384 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AKB11 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 3)
  • UEAR-AKB12 : BEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 3)
  • UEAR-AKM11 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 3)
  • UEAR-AKM12 : MEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 3)

Notes:

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