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Engineering

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, or sustainably extracting minerals from the Earth that form the very basis of modern life – everything from paper to batteries to make-up.  

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 programme 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.  

Dates

                    DayDateTimeLocation
Session 1 Wednesday 9th February 2022 13:00–17:00 Streatham campus, Exeter
Session 2 Wednesday 23rd March 2022 11:00–15:00 Penryn campus, Cornwall
Session 3 Thursday 12th May 2022 11:00–15:00 Penryn campus, Cornwall
Session 4 Monday 25th July 2022 09:30–13:00 Streatham campus, Exeter
Session 5 Monday 28th November 2022 10:30-14:30 Streatham campus, Exeter
Session 6 TBC TBC (autumn term 2022) 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).

Subject Activity Strand Content

This Exeter Scholars 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 experimentsproblem classes, example lectures, and a field tripWe 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 working on interview skills, presenting skills, and problem solving skills. You will also meet current undergraduate students, who will talk all about why they enjoy their engineering subject and what university life is like. You will have opportunities to meet and work with world-leading researchers from our main research areas of: Biomedical Engineering; Civil and Structures; Computational Engineering; Dynamics and Control; Energy Harvesting; Materials and Manufacturing Engineering; Nano Engineering Science and Technology; Renewable Energies; Vibration Engineering; Water and Environment; and Mining Engineering. 

As the course 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
  • This subject activity strand also includes contributions from the Mining Engineering department, which is not currently recruiting for undergraduate study 

Entry Requirements

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; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.

Pass Criteria

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 Virtual Student Conference.