Formal training
The training programme is geared to preparing Research Engineers to work in multi-disciplinary teams, to function as effective members of complex organisations, to analyse the overall economic context of projects and to be aware of the social, ethical and environmental implications. The programme comprises two parts:
1. Compulsory modules
- Taught modules primarily in the Autumn Semester of year 1
- Research training spread over the first 2 years
2. Optional modules (30 credits), available in the
- Spring Semester, year 1
- Autumn Semester, year 2
By the end of the second year, all Research Engineers will have completed the formal training programme of 180 credits.
The taught programme is designed to give all Research Engineers a blend of advanced technical, contextual and technology management skills to prepare for both doctoral research and for career within industry.
Compulsory Modules
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Module Title
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Credits
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Duration
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Location
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Power Generation and Carbon Capture
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10
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Weekly 2 hour lecture,
over 11 weeks
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Dept of Chemical and
Env. Engineering (Nottingham)
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Energy Systems and Policy
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20
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Two intensive week blocks
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School of Sociology and Social Policy (Nottingham)
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Commercialisation of Research
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10
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Intensive week block
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Loughborough University
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Research and Professional Skills
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10
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Module run over 2 years
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Graduate School (Nottingham)
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Presentation and Team Skills
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10
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Intensive week block
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University of Birmingham
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Industrial Case Studies
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10
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Intensive week block
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Loughborough University
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Industrial Mini-Project
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10
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Module run over semester 1, year 1
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Registering University
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Pilot-scale Facilities Training
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20
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Two intensive week blocks
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Beighton and Buxton
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Communication and Public Engagement
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10
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Various sessions in semester 2, year 1
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University of Nottingham
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Research Project Portfolio Parts I and II
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30
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Various research training activities
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Registering University
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International Placement
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10
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Intensive block in year 2
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Any overseas laboratory or international conferences chosen by student
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Optional Modules
Research Engineers have a wide selection from any relevant Masters level modules across the three Universities. From this platform, the Research Engineers were then required to choose elective modules closely allied to their doctoral research, again a mix of advanced technical, contextual and management knowledge.
In addition to the formal training programme, there is the opportunity to receive in-company training aligned with the research project.
Please note that programme details may be subject to change. For full module information, please contact us.