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The module will provide an introduction to the field of Industrial Organisation at a graduate level.

In this module we study the working of imperfectly competitive markets, the behaviour of firms in these markets, welfare implications and competition policy.

The module will provide an introduction to the field of Industrial Organisation at a graduate level.

In this module we study the working of imperfectly competitive markets, the behaviour of firms in these markets, welfare implications and competition policy.

The module will provide an introduction to the field of Industrial Organisation at a graduate level.

In this module we study the working of imperfectly competitive markets, the behaviour of firms in these markets, welfare implications and competition policy.

During the Industrial Placement Year (expected to be of at least 30 weeks in duration), you will apply the knowledge you have gained from the taught elements of the programme, develop a deeper understanding of technical issues from work-related projects, understand the commercial and technical aspects of the sector, and reflect on your developing professional knowledge and skills. You will undertake the IPY after either Part II or after Part III of your studies.

Pre-requisite: If IPY taken after Part II then must pass Part II of all programmes before IPY is possible. If IPY taken after Part III then must pass Part III of all programmes before IPY is possible.

Students are expected to take responsibility for securing their placement. Support and guidance will be provided by the module staff.

Students must register their placement with the University Placement Management System - details available at the Engineering Pre-Placement blackboard module and @ https://placements.soton.ac.uk

Comprehensive information about the IPY can be found at:
https://sotonac.sharepoint.com/teams/EngineeringIndustrialPlacementYearStudent

The Industrial Placement Year gives you the opportunity to experience engineering in practice, applying the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree within a professional engineering environment. Working on real projects over an extended placement (30 weeks minimum), you will gain valuable insight into how engineering organisations operate while developing the technical, commercial and professional skills sought by employers.

During your placement, you will contribute to engineering projects, tackle authentic technical challenges and work alongside experienced engineers, strengthening your understanding of engineering design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, project delivery or research, depending on your role. Alongside your technical development, you will gain first-hand experience of teamwork, communication, professionalism, commercial awareness and the wider responsibilities of engineers within industry. Reflective activities throughout the year will encourage you to evaluate your own development and identify the skills and experiences that will shape your future career.

By the end of the placement, you will have developed greater confidence as an engineer, a deeper understanding of professional engineering practice and enhanced employability through substantial industrial experience. The placement year provides an invaluable bridge between academic study and graduate employment, allowing you to return to your studies with greater technical maturity, professional awareness and career direction. Students are expected to take responsibility for securing their placement. Support and guidance will be provided by the module staff. Students must register their placement with the University Placement Management System - details available at the Engineering Pre-Placement blackboard module and @ https://placements.soton.ac.uk. Comprehensive information about the IPY can be found at: https://sotonac.sharepoint.com/teams/EngineeringIndustrialPlacementYearStudent

The Industrial Placement Year gives you the opportunity to experience engineering in practice, applying the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree within a professional engineering environment. Working on real projects over an extended placement (30 weeks minimum), you will gain valuable insight into how engineering organisations operate while developing the technical, commercial and professional skills sought by employers.

During your placement, you will contribute to engineering projects, tackle authentic technical challenges and work alongside experienced engineers, strengthening your understanding of engineering design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, project delivery or research, depending on your role. Alongside your technical development, you will gain first-hand experience of teamwork, communication, professionalism, commercial awareness and the wider responsibilities of engineers within industry. Reflective activities throughout the year will encourage you to evaluate your own development and identify the skills and experiences that will shape your future career.

By the end of the placement, you will have developed greater confidence as an engineer, a deeper understanding of professional engineering practice and enhanced employability through substantial industrial experience. The placement year provides an invaluable bridge between academic study and graduate employment, allowing you to return to your studies with greater technical maturity, professional awareness and career direction. Students are expected to take responsibility for securing their placement. Support and guidance will be provided by the module staff. Students must register their placement with the University Placement Management System - details available at the Engineering Pre-Placement blackboard module and @ https://placements.soton.ac.uk. Comprehensive information about the IPY can be found at: https://sotonac.sharepoint.com/teams/EngineeringIndustrialPlacementYearStudent

This Industrial Studies module is part of our MEng and MComp programmes with “Industrial Studies” in the title. It allows students to go on to a 1 year placement in industry after finishing Part 3 of their programme. It is a great way to give our students a competitive edge among graduate recruiters by showing they can relate their academic skills and knowledge to contemporary industrial practice. It can help them to connect with future employers, add value to their CV or launch their career in a new-found direction, as well enabling them to develop business and team-working skills in their chosen industry.

To be eligible for the one year placement, students are required to meet specified progression criteria. We require students to reach a Part 3 average mark of no less than 58%. They are also required to meet the criteria at the first time of asking. We would anticipate that the majority of our placement students would achieve at a significantly higher level than this criteria.

Overall, this module helps improve students' appreciation of their degree programme and make them more attractive to future employers. On top of this, they get to earn a salary to pay back some of their tuition fees.