BEng Engineering

Key details

BENG ENGINEERING

Start Year

2020

Attendance

Full Time

Award

Degree of Bachelor of Engineering

UCAS course code

H100

Entry Requirements

BBB or ABC

All engineering courses within the School share an integrated programme structure during the first year to demonstrate the potential breadth of engineering as a subject discipline. In subsequent years you can tailor your course to a chosen engineering pathway or continue to pursue a more broad-based approach. We work closely with other UEA Schools including Environmental Sciences, Computing Sciences and Mathematics, to ensure your learning is informed by a range of expertise.

You’ll benefit from and experience our connections with local industry during the first year of this three-year course. You’ll gain an insight to the many career paths engineering will open up to you, through introductions to role-models and potential opportunities for short-term internships and placements. We actively encourage you to develop your networking abilities, learning to make the most of your exposure to our industrial contacts.

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Without engineering, would there be technical innovation? Without innovation, could society progress? Engineers look for questions and seek out solutions. They apply, devise and design. Engineers have an incredibly significant role in shaping the future within what is now recognized as the next industrial revolution.

To prepare for the exciting engineering challenges of this future you could graduate as one of a new breed of highly versatile engineering graduates, possessing the capacity to find solutions to society’s biggest challenges. We aim to produce pioneering graduates, capable of supporting a changing industry through their intellectual flexibility. So we provide you with integrated learning opportunities from the start, supporting the development of hard engineering knowledge and skills, around engineering principles and theories, as well as soft engineering skills such as dealing with clients, team work and connecting with wider stakeholder groups.

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Course Reference Number: 666106

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.

Assessment for Year 1

Our assessment strategies are as varied as our teaching. We're aware that you might prefer to demonstrate your learning in different ways, so our methods of assessment are designed to give you opportunities to shine through a variety of methods. Types of assessment include written work, poster presentations, portfolios and examinations

Structure

In your first year you’ll experience activities and projects that will enable you to gain a grounding in engineering mathematics and principles, supported by a broad introduction to a number of more focused engineering disciplines. Introductions to mechanical, electronic and electrical and energy engineering may be delivered through labwork, design and build tasks or case studies.

After these introductions you’ll be given the flexibility to change your degree path based on what you’ve learnt. You can choose your preferred path at any point before the start of your second year or, with appropriate module choices, further delay the decision until the end of second year.

Teaching and Learning

Your Engineering degree course will combine lectures, workshops and tutorials. You may be asked to apply the knowledge you’ve gained to a research problem or a series of questions, or to solve a design problem. This application of knowledge will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of your learning material and help you to retain what you have learnt.

Throughout your studies you will develop skill sets in line with the guidance provided by the Engineering Council. That means you’ll graduate with the capabilities you need to get your career off to a flying start, including being an effective communicator, digitally literate, and capable of dealing with problems where you have insufficient data.

You’ll develop your communication skills through written reports, oral presentations and workshop discussions. And workshops will also give you time to develop digital skillsets in computer analysis and design.

What’s more, we’ll provide you with opportunities to connect with industry, enabling you to develop your networking abilities and make professional contacts.

By combining excellence in teaching and industrial connections, we aim to secure your success as you progress through your programme and beyond.

Independent study

Independent study may be explicitly guided by your subject specialists but also implicitly guided by the demands of research projects, design work and problem-solving exercises. You can expect to explore your module content widely, through which you’ll develop the independent learning skills so highly valued by employers.

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Assessment for Year 2

Our assessment strategies are as varied as our teaching. In acknowledging the individual ways in which you might prefer to demonstrate your learning, assessment patterns are designed to present opportunities for you to shine through a variety of assessments across the programme.

Assessment examples include written work, poster presentations, portfolios and examinations.

Structure

Building on themes from the first year, you’ll be exposed to electronic and electrical engineering, mechanics, dynamics and vibration which are essential knowledge sets for many engineers. Further teaching of engineering principles and design will be maintained and then applied to design work, a learning thread from first year to your final year.

Prior to entering final year, you may want to take advantage of the flexible ways in which UEA will connect you with industry, by taking a 10-week placement in the summer of your second year, which can replace an optional module in your third year.

If you achieve 60% or above in your second year you may be eligible to transfer onto our four year MEng Engineering programme or our Year in Industry degree.

Teaching and Learning

What’s more, we’ll provide you with opportunities to connect with industry, enabling you to develop your networking abilities and make professional contacts.

By combining excellence in teaching and industrial connections, we aim to secure your success as you progress through your programme and beyond.

Independent study

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Assessment for Year 3

Assessment examples include written work, poster presentations, portfolios and examinations.

Structure

In your final year of study we’ll encourage you to take ownership of elements of your learning through the exploration of a detailed project, based on your specific interests.This could involve experimentation, research, practical construction, circuit assembly or computer modelling.

This individual learning experience will help you define your path towards a specific career. When an opportunity presents itself, we will link these individual projects to explore real engineering problems.

We’re keen to ensure you graduate industry-ready, so we embed project management skills in various modules throughout your final year. We also aim to develop your understanding of business, as well as commercial risks and opportunities.

Our teaching of control systems and provides further insight into more specialised fields of engineering which are highly associated with industry 4.0.

Teaching and Learning

Your Engineering degree course will combine lectures, workshops and tutorials. Youmay be asked to apply the knowledge you’ve gained to a research problem or a series of questions, or to solve a design problem. This application of knowledge will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of your learning material and help you to retain what you have learnt.

What’s more, we’ll provide you with opportunities to connect with industry, enabling you to develop your networking abilities and make professional contacts.

By combining excellence in teaching and industrial connections, we aim to secure your success as you progress through your programme and beyond.

Independent study

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Assessment for Year 1

Compulsory Modules

MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS A

Code ENV-4015Y

Credits 20

You will cover differentiation, integration, vectors, partial differentiation, ordinary differential equations, further integrals, power series expansions, complex numbers and statistical methods as part of this module. In addition to the theoretical background there is an emphasis on applied examples. Previous knowledge of calculus is assumed. This module is the first in a series of three maths modules for those across the Faculty of Science that provide a solid undergraduate mathematical training. The follow-on modules are Mathematics for Scientists B and C. Recommended if you have grade A*-C at A-level Mathematics, or equivalent.

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRACTICE

Code ENG-4007Y

Credits 40

Through this module you will explore the wider context of engineering activity and be introduced to engineering design. You will understand the varied roles and considerations of professional engineers through the pursuit of themes linked to sustainability, professional conduct and innovation. Furthermore, you will be exposed to the technological and digital innovations in engineering practice, considering visual and graphic communication, mathematical processing and data analysis. You will develop communication, research and estimation skills in support of real-world design challenges. Through building, iterative testing, laboratory activity and learning from failure, you will learn how to become a critical thinker and reflective engineering practitioner.

ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND ANALYSIS

Code ENG-4008Y

Credits 60

This module will allow you to explore the fundamental theories that underpin engineering, spanning the disciplines of fluids, thermodynamics, hydraulics, materials, structures, mechanics, circuitry and electronics. You will learn how to apply this knowledge to identify engineering opportunities, to analyse the performance of engineering components and to support the engineering design process.

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Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.

Assessment for Year 2

Assessment examples include written work, poster presentations, portfolios and examinations.

Compulsory Modules

ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN

Code ENG-5003Y

Credits 20

This module purposely fuses the boundaries conventionally constraining engineering designers, to enable you to fully explore the breadth of design principles and processes presented within a contemporary design challenge. Supported by a framework of integrated learning, you will continue to develop your ability to straddle the boundaries of creative design practice in the determination of holistic design solutions. Societal design challenges will add real-world context to problems posed as you explore the issues facilitating the realisation of revolutionary ideas in contemporary design practice.

DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION

Code ENG-5004B

Credits 20

You will build on the introductory material you gained in first year engineering mechanics. An appreciation of why dynamics and vibration are important for engineering designers leads to consideration of Single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems, Equation of motion, free vibration analysis, energy methods, natural frequency, undamped and damped systems and loading. Fourier series expansion and modal analysis are applied to vibration concepts: eigenfrequency, resonance, beats, critical, under-critical and overcritical damping, and transfer function. Introduction to multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems. Applications to beams and cantilevers. MathCAD will be used to support learning.

ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Code CMP-5027A

Credits 20

A practical introduction to electronics, this module is structured to consider analogue electronics and digital electronics in turn. Topics you’ll cover include passive and active components, including op-amps, transistors, logic gates, flip-flops and registers. Circuits you’ll study include amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, combinational and sequential logic and state machines. You’ll spend much of your time doing practical work – underpinned by lectures – where you will build prototypes circuits, as well as designing and building Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).

MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS B

Code MTHB5009A

Credits 20

This module serves as a further introduction to general mathematics for scientists

MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS C

Code MTHB5007B

Credits 20

This module is the third in a series of three mathematical units for students across the Faculty of Science. It covers matrix algebra and numerical methods, partial differential equations and solid mechanics. There is a continuing emphasis on applied examples, and the use of numerical computing software (Matlab) is extended with a dedicated programming component. The module is taught by mathematicians with considerable expertise in the use of mathematics in the natural/environmental sciences and is largely designed to equip students with the tools necessary for advanced second and third level modules, particularly those in the physical sciences.

Optional A Modules

(20 credits)

PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS

Code CMP-5020B

Credits 20

The purpose of this module is to give you a solid grounding in the essential features of programming. The module is designed to meet the needs of the student who has not previously studied programming.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Code ENG-5002B

Credits 20

This module builds on understanding in wind, tidal and hydroelectric power and introduces theories and principles relating to a variety of renewable energy technologies including solar energy, heat pumps and geothermal sources, fuel cells and the hydrogen economy, biomass energy and anaerobic digestion. You will consider how these various technologies can realistically contribute to the energy mix. You will study the various targets and legislative instruments that are used to control and encourage developments. Another key aspect of the module is the study and application of project management and financial project appraisal techniques in a renewable energy context.

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Code NBS-4101A

Credits 20

This module provides a foundation in the theory and practice of accounting and an introduction to the role, context and language of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance. The module assumes no previous study of accounting and is aimed at non-specialists. It is designed as a standalone course for those students following a more general management pathway.

UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Code NBS-4106A

Credits 20

This module helps you to explore the dynamic and ever-changing world of business and provides insights into the managerial role. Understanding the Business Environment explores key environmental drivers and the basic functions of organisations. It is designed to provide essential core knowledge for Year 1 Business students on how organisations are managed in response to changes in the business environment and what is the role of its functional divisions in implementing strategic responses. In addition, the module also explores some of the current issues faced by organisations such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility and internationalisation. Core business theory is introduced in lectures and applied practically with the use of examples in seminars. By the end of this module you will be able to understand and apply key business concepts and a range of analytical tools to explore the business environment. Introduction to Business facilitates study skills development that is essential across all three years of the undergraduate degree by developing academic writing, presentation, and team working and communication skills effectively.

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS

Code NBS-4929A

Credits 20

How do you lead and manage teams? How do you lead and manage dynamic organisations? How do you navigate around the internal workings of organisations? In this module, you’ll have the opportunity to explore these questions and many more in the fascinating subject of organisational behaviour. You’ll explore one of the key areas of business and management - that is, how to understand and manage people and organisations effectively. As the title of the module implies, there is also particular emphasis on the way that individuals behave and how that shapes what an organisation is like and how it performs. To this end, you’ll explore the processes associated with leadership, team effectiveness and communication. You’ll learn about what motivates people, as well as the challenges of conflict. Additionally, you’ll learn about the roles that structures, change and power have on organisational life, and how they might be managed effectively. On successful completion of the module, you’ll have discovered key insights into the nature of social interaction in business and organisations. You’ll have had opportunities for self-reflection and personal learning. And you’ll be ready to take your learning about understanding people at work to the next level.

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Assessment for Year 3

Assessment examples include written work, poster presentations, portfolios and examinations.

Compulsory Modules

ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION

Code ENG-6001B

Credits 20

This module is highly practical and will allow you to study how electricity is generated and how it is distributed to users. The first part studies DC and AC electricity and looks at how RLC circuits behave through complex phasor analysis. The second part will give you the chance to study electricity generators, beginning with magnetism and Faraday’s Law. Synchronous and asynchronous generators are studied along with application to conventional power stations and to renewable generation (e.g. wind). You'll also look at transformers and transmission lines with a view to distribution of electricity. Voltage conversion methods such as the rectifier, buck and boost converters are examined and finally electricity generation through solar is covered. Your lab classes will build on material from lectures which in turn forms the basis for coursework.

CONTROL SYSTEMS

Code ENG-6007A

Credits 20

Automatic control is essential in any field of engineering and science. Control systems are an integral part of robotic systems, manufacturing systems, self-driven vehicles and any industrial operation and household application involving control of temperature, humidity, flow, pressure, etc. A competent engineer should be familiar with the control theories commonly used nowadays and their practical application.

ENGINEERING MAJOR PROJECT

Code ENG-6008Y

Credits 40

This module allows you independently to select and explore a topic of project study of particular interest to you and linked to your programme pathway. Projects can involve design, research, experimentation, computation and other activities. Where possible, projects will be linked to an industrial partner. The technical content will build on the study of previous years, while the module will embed new project management, risk assessment and communication skills.

Optional A Modules

(40 credits)

ARCHITECTURES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS

Code CMP-5013A

Credits 20

Study the organisation of system software and the underlying hardware architecture in modern computer systems. The role of concurrent operation of hardware and software components is emphasised throughout this module. Central concepts are reinforced by practical work in the laboratory. The architectures portion of the module focuses on the components of a processor, including the registers and data path, and you will explore concepts such as instruction fetch cycles, instruction decoding and memory addressing modes. The operating systems component focuses on how the system software manages the competing demands for the system hardware, including memory management and disc and processing scheduling.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (From 19/20)

Code CMP-6025B

Credits 20

Embedded processors are at the core of a huge range of products e.g. mobile telephones, cameras, passenger cars, washing machines, DVD players, medical equipment, etc. The embedded market is currently estimated to be worth around 100x the 'desktop' market and is projected to grow exponentially over the next decade. This module builds on the material delivered in CMP-5013A to consider the design and development of real-time embedded system applications for commercial off the shelf (COTS) processors running real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Linux. Please refer to this link for previous project demos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfZoB-aM_M8tcAioIQ4-RA/videos

NUCLEAR AND SOLAR ENERGY

Code ENG-6002Y

Credits 20

This module addresses the technical and financial aspects of nuclear power and solar energy, as well as awareness of health and safety risk assessments, mitigation measurements and their impact at an industrial scale. It offers a comprehensive grounding in the underpinning science, engineering and safety aspects of nuclear power along with relevant regulators and policy. In addition, the module provides advanced knowledge and skills for the optimal design and performance analysis for cost-effective configurations of PV systems, solar thermal systems and hybrids to achieve sustainable development. Although these energies are considered cleaner, it is essential to consider the environmental impact and planning law, as well as changing the societal perception of both. Students will develop knowledge and insights but also skills that are transferable into future or current work settings, such as management of time and information, report writing skills and the deployment of critical reasoning and independent thinking.

STRESS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Code ENG-6006Y

Credits 20

Beginning with a revision of first and second year concepts of elasticity this module will consolidate an understanding of the relationship between stress and strain in a variety of contexts such as torsion, shear and bending of open and closed sections with applications in aerospace, wind engineering, bridge design and others. Analytical techniques such as Mohr’s circle will be covered and you will explore the way that design codes place practical limits on stress and strain such as in bolted and welded connections.

ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL PROJECT 1

Code ENG-6011A

Credits 20

This module provides you with an opportunity to gain valuable credit-bearing industrial experience. It comprises a 10-week minimum placement over the summer vacation and submission of inception, interim and final reports which are presented at an assessed viva in the autumn term. Where possible a distinct project element of the placement will be identified for which you have overall responsibility. The main objectives of the placement are to develop your understanding of real engineering industry, the importance of risk and commercial awareness, and how sustainability is addressed in modern engineering practice.

MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES

Code ENV-6004A

Credits 20

Our aim is to show how environmental problems may be solved from the initial problem, to mathematical formulation and numerical solution. Problems will be described conceptually, then defined mathematically, then solved numerically via computer programming. The module consists of lectures on numerical methods and computing practicals, the practicals being designed to illustrate the solution of problems using the methods covered in lectures. We will guide you through the solution of a model of an environmental process of your own choosing. The skills developed in this module are highly valued by prospective employers.

THE CARBON CYCLE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Code ENV-6008A

Credits 20

What do you know about the drivers of climate change? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the greenhouse gas that has, by far, the greatest impact on climate change, but how carbon cycles through the Earth is complex and not fully understood. Predicting future climate or defining ‘dangerous’ climate change is therefore challenging. In this module you will learn about the atmosphere, ocean and land components of the carbon cycle. We cover urgent global issues such as ocean acidification and how to get off our fossil fuel ‘addiction’, as well as how to deal with climate denialists.

FOSSIL FUELS

Code ENV-6009A

Credits 20

You will be introduced to geological, economic and political aspects of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and coal). These are used to discuss environmental concerns arising from the use of fossil fuels and the potentially profound implications of future fuel scarcity on society. Some knowledge of Earth science and basic Chemistry will be expected.

BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW

Code NBS-5904A

Credits 20

This module is highly vocational and primarily designed for those taking accounting and related degrees, who wish to satisfy the curriculum requirements of the accounting profession, as having a foundation in aspects of English Business and Company Law. You will cover in particular detail the Law of Contract and Company Law but also a wide variety of other subject areas, including the English Legal System, Partnership and Agency Law, the Law of Tort, Criminal Law, Data Protection Law and Employment Law.

BUSINESS FINANCE

Code NBS-5908A

Credits 20

On this module you will learn about the basic principles of financial management and how to apply them to the main decisions faced by the financial manager. For example, you will consider why the firm’s owners would like the manager to increase firm value, and how the manager will choose between investments that may pay off at different points of time or have different degrees of risk. Moreover, you will explore how companies raise the necessary funds to pay for these investments and why they might prefer a particular source of finance. Overall, this module will present you with the tools of modern financial management in a consistent conceptual framework.

OPERATIONS STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT

Code NBS-5910B

Credits 20

What does it take for an organisation to succeed? Managing operations well is critical to every type of organisation and requires both strategic and tactical skills. Only through effective and efficient utilisation of resources can an organisation be successful in the long run. Operations management is concerned with explaining how manufacturing and service organisations work. This module will introduce you to this functional field of management which encompasses the design and improvement of the processes and systems employed in the creation and delivery of an organisation's products and services.

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Entry Requirements

A Levels

BBB or ABC or BBC with an A in the Extended Project, including grade B in Mathematics and a second Science subject. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element.

BTEC

DDM in relevant subject. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Scottish highers

AAABB including grade A in Mathematics and a second Science subject.

Scottish highers advanced

BCC including Mathematics and a second Science subject.

Irish leaving certificate

3 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 including Mathematics and one other Science subject.

Access course

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in one other Science.

European Baccalaureate

75% overall, including 70% in Mathematics and a second Science subject.

International Baccalaureate

31 points including Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6 in Mathematics and Higher Level 5 in a second Science subject.

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grace B or Grade 5 or above and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes:

Engineering with a Foundation Year

If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:

International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering

International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences

Alternative Qualifications

UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:

Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA

English for University Study at INTO UEA

Interviews

Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.

Gap year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Course Reference Number: 666106

Engineering

BEng ENGINEERING

Key details

Year of Entry:

Attendance

Full Time

Award

Degree of Bachelor of Engineering

UCAS course code

H100

Entry Requirements

BBB or ABC

Important Information

Engineers seek solutions to the most complex challenges within our society. They design and construct the world in which we operate, shaping the future within our next industrial revolution – the digital revolution. To prepare for the exciting engineering challenges of this future you could graduate as one of a new breed of highly versatile engineering graduates, possessing the capacity to find solutions to society’s biggest challenges. We aim to produce pioneering graduates, capable of supporting a changing industry through their intellectual flexibility. So we provide you with integrated learning opportunities from the start, supporting the development of hard engineering knowledge and skills, around engineering principles and theories, as well as soft engineering skills such as dealing with clients, team work and connecting with wider stakeholder groups.

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BEng ENGINEERING