Introduction to
School of Engineering
The mission of the School of Engineering is to provide educational Some of our programmes employ project-based learning which is
opportunities in a friendly learning environment. Students are a structured way of learning that involves students working on
prepared to work as technicians and professionals in sectors such projects that are designed to develop certain knowledge and
as construction, property, forestry, product design, energy, skills.
healthcare and pharmaceuticals, automotive, food, media,
software engineering, information systems and services. This Work placements on some of the programmes in appropriate
preparation is a gateway to employment opportunities in the industries provide the students with experience of the sector and
infrastructure, product and service industries. the opportunity to develop transferable skills in the work
environment.
The School’s programmes place great emphasis on the ability of
the graduate to perform typical tasks in their chosen profession. These learning and assessment strategies give students the
Extensive laboratory work, field work and workshop practicals analytical, creative and critical thinking skills that will support
feature in all of our programmes. The student’s practical skills and them in providing innovative solutions to future professional
competences are developed through applied learning where the challenges, and in the development of their careers.
student uses the tools, techniques and methods commonly
encountered in the workplace, along with the appropriate codes Our graduates have an excellent record in gaining their first
of professional and industry practice, such as design codes and professional employment in sectors relevant to their qualifications.
health & safety practice. In an increasingly high knowledge economy, we expect that some
of our graduates will also aspire to become entrepreneurs and
The School recognises that transferable skills such as establish companies that provide high-added value services and
teamworking, communications, project planning, life-long products.
learning, and personal responsibility are highly valued by
employers. These skills are developed in a number of ways It is vital that you are happy with your choice of programme - you
including project work, project-based learning and work must be comfortable with your studies and satisfied with the
placement. programme employment opportunities! I invite you to contact our
Course Coordinators who will be happy to discuss the
All of our programmes contain project work that aims to programmes with you.
challenge the student with tasks typical of the profession or the
industrial sector and constitutes an integral part of the Gerard Mac Michael,
programme assessment. Typically the student produces a report or Head of School – Engineering
a project poster that communicates in text and graphics the
project objectives, methodologies and technologies used.
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