September 3, 2010 | For Students By Students

Engineering

Introduction

YOUR GUIDE TO THE AMAZING WORLD OF ENGINEERING

Engineering is the application of art, science, knowledge, mathematics, technology and practical experience to the design and production of objects, tools or processes. Professional practitioners of engineering are called engineers. Engineers design and build aircraft (Aerospace), roads and buildings (Civil / Architectural), computers andnelectronics (Electrical), machines and vehicles (Mechanical), medical devices (Biomedical) and much, much more. Without engineering, the world would be a very different place.

 

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All about the trade

What does an engineer do?

The word engineering usually makes us think of car mechanics or ‘engineering works’ which delay train journeys and cause traffic hold-ups on the roads.


Entry and progression

Engineering the Future

Engineering is an ever-changing industry. We may not know the future with certainty but there are clear signs of developments to come.

Careers and Development

Incorporated or Chartered Engineering Pathways

Graduates with accredited degrees and experience of working in appropriate roles are encouraged to apply for registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Job Roles

Chemical engineering

As well as producing useful materials, chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques; an important form of research and development.


Engineering Related Course Profiles

Campus Profile

University of Bristol Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Bristol is internationally recognised as one of the top uk engineering faculties, known for agenda setting engineering research.

Professional Bodies Profile

The Engineering Council

The Engineering Council is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession. We hold the national registers of 235,000 Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng), Engineering Technicians (EngTech) and Information and Communications Technology Technicians (ICTTech).

Course Profile

Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University

Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University was established in 1975 to satisfy the growing requirement for professional Petroleum Engineers as North Sea production rapidly expanded. Industry played a key role in defining a 12 month programme, as exemplified by the MSc in Petroleum Engineering, MSc [PE], which is recognised as an important route into a career in the industry.

Course Profile

The University of Derby , Design and Technology

Our new £21m Arts, Design and Technology building accommodates over 3,000 students. Our staff are active researchers which means that you’ll be taught by professionals who are experts in their fields and know the latest developments.

Course Profile

Brunel University The School of Engineering and Design

The School of Engineering and Design is one of the largest and most successful engineering and design Schools in the UK, providing a wide range of exciting, forward-looking undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Recognised as a centre of excellence in engineering and design with a strong focus on modern science and technology, the School has an international reputation in research and prides its

Course Profile

Sheffield Hallam University School of Engineering and Design

Sheffield Hallam University is one of Britain's largest universities, with around 27,000 students from all over the world and almost 4,000 staff. We offer more than 300 postgraduate, professional development and part-time undergraduate courses.

Campus Profile

Sheffield Hallam University School of Engineering and Design

Sheffield Hallam University is one of Britain's largest universities, with around 27,000 students from all over the world and almost 4,000 staff. We offer more than 300 postgraduate, professional development and part-time undergraduate courses.

Engineering Related Career Profiles

Graduate Employers

Join us at BAE Systems

When you're looking for high performance, nothing beats the systems found in nature. Three billion years of evolution. That's the inspiration behind so much of what we do. Join us at BAE Systems

Graduate Employers

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