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Engineering for Policy & Policy for Engineering (STEP0044)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is only available for students in Year 2 of the Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc programme
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module gives you a framework for understanding how engineering and engineers operate in policy arenas (engineering for policy) and how government can influence what engineering is (policy for engineering). Ìý

We first look at examples from the other modules that you have encountered and real-world cases to explore engineering for policy. This focuses on how engineers advise on policy choices, advocate for certain technologies or approaches, design and lead on the development of major infrastructure. Ìý

We then look at what we know about policy for engineering in different countries and jurisdictions, providing you with the chance to map in detail an example of engineering policy in a context of relevance to you. Policy for engineering includes understanding how the standards of engineering practice are set and the nature of engineering organisations (public or private) and funding for engineering. Ìý

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
25% Viva or oral presentation
75% Dissertations, extended projects, and projects
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Bipashyee Ghosh
Who to contact for more information
steapp.undergraduate@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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