Curriculum style for a masters in engineering in UK

<p>I'm a senior engineering student in the US considering masters programs in the UK. One reason is that I hear that UK courses are graded largely by exams, with little or no pset-style coursework. Personally I think psets are extremely time-inefficient, and I prefer to study more independently. </p>

<p>How accurate are my assumptions regarding the grading system in the UK for engineering?
Any other major differences in curriculum styles?
Thanks!</p>

<p>^ What type of engineering?</p>

<p>Mechanical, possibly civil</p>