Engineering
Engineering combines science, creativity and critical thinking to solve significant challenges in society. Whether that's finding new and innovative ways to deal with the increasing demand on energy and electricity with minimum impact on the environment, creating new materials with properties which unlock new design possibilities for products, or using simulation and optimisation to improve the efficiency of processes in industry.
The ever-changing nature of the modern world presents an infinite number of exciting challenges and opportunities for the next generation of engineers to address. Working at the forefront of scientific knowledge, it will be these engineers' responsibility to advance every field of human endeavour, through constant exploration and innovation.
This unique subject activity strand provides an insight into how that process might begin, offering an unrivalled opportunity to engage with world-leading experts in the field, exploring new ideas and technologies and testing these through hands-on experimental approaches. Ultimately, this programme will provide participants with a true understanding of what it means to be a 21st century engineer.
| Day | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | 27th January 2023 | 10:20-14:15 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 2 | Tuesday | 7th February 2023 | TBC (4 hours) | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 3 | Wednesday | 22nd March 2023 | TBC (4 hours) | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 4 | Wednesday | 19th April 2023 | TBC (4 hours) | Field trip to the wind farm |
| 5 | Wednesday | 14th June 2023 | TBC (4 hours) | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 6 | Tuesday | 18th July 2023 | TBC | Streatham campus, Exeter |
Activity locations
Subject activity sessions will take place on the University of Exeter Streatham campus (three sessions) and the Penryn campus (two sessions), with the exception of one field trip (details and location TBC).
This subject activity strand will give you the exciting opportunity to experience the full range of engineering disciplines offered by the University of Exeter across both our Streatham and Penryn campuses. You will get a sense of what it is like to be an Engineering student through a range of activities, including lab experiments, problem classes, example lectures, and a field trip. We believe in research-inspired teaching and immersing you in the subject.
Some of our sessions will look at improving your essential skills for applying to and succeeding at university, such as team working, presenting skills, and problem-solving skills. You will also meet current undergraduate students who will talk about why they enjoy their engineering subject and what university life is like, and you'll have the opportunity to meet and work with world-leading researchers from a range of research areas.
As the subject activity strand progresses, you will be encouraged to put your knowledge and ideas into practice, learning through personal experience while fully supported by academics and students. This course will equip you with both the technical and interpersonal skills to study Engineering, providing the perfect springboard for a prosperous future at university.
This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:
- BEng Engineering
- BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
In the event of this subject strand being oversubscribed, priority for places will be given to students studying Maths at A Level.
In order to be considered for this subject activity strand, students must have a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language.
Please note that if you wish to study Engineering at Exeter, you will need to be studying A Level / HL5 Maths and at least one other science* subject.
*Accepted science subjects include: Biology / Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics
In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Student Conference.
