MEng Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment

The project involves an extensive research study, commencing with a Semester 1 report and concluding with a poster presentation and a final formal report (the dissertation) on the work undertaken.  Students choose a research topic from a selection of laboratory-based and computational projects offered by different academic supervisors, and often work closely with a postgraduate or postdoctoral researcher or industry.

At the end of Semester 1, the student will submit a research report. This will include a critical literature survey to give the context and motivation for the proposed project and its specific objectives.  Depending on project, it may contain preliminary research results. It will outline the approach that would be taken to achieve those objectives, the required timescales and resource requirements, and the benefits that would result if the project were undertaken.  The report will be subject to a strict length limitation of 15 pages, requiring a conciseness of style resulting from a maturity of understanding of the subject.  This report will count for 5 credits.

After the project is finished, the supervisor will assess the student’s performance. The quantity and quality of the work and the student’s determination, originality, independence and good time-keeping will all be taken into account. This evaluation will account for the remaining 5 credits.

The overall unit is thus 10 credits.

Develop students’ skills in the preparation of a research report.

Encourage students to engage deeply with the literature relevant to the subject of their research project.

Develop students’ understanding of the methods of research through the execution and reporting of an appropriate research project in a chosen subject area.

A combination of lectures (e.g. on library skills), meetings with the supervisor, self-directed learning and hands-on practical experience.