The Industrial Placement Year is an additional year-long module that allows you to apply for a placement with an engineering-based organisation. The successful placement will be recognised on your Degree Certificate.
Students who wish to study degrees in Acoustical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Ship Science are eligible to apply for the Industrial Placement Year.
How does the Industrial Placement Year work?
The Industrial Placement Year will be taken between your second and third years, extending your degree to four or five years. During your year-long placement, you will fulfil the role of a trainee engineer on a full-time basis.
You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed during the first two years of your course. As a result of the Industrial Placement Year, you will have developed vital professional knowledge and skills to enhance your future studies and career prospects after graduation.
How will I be assessed?
Your Industrial Placement Year will be assessed via an individual reflective report, plus a presentation to staff and your peers. Successful placements will be recognised on your final degree certificate, for example ‘MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement Year’.
How much will it cost?
You will remain a student during the year, so a reduced fee of 20 per cent of your normal tuition fee will be payable.
What support will I have?
- Access to all the usual University student support services and benefits
- Support in finding your placement from experienced (academic) staff within Engineering and the Environment and the University’s Careers and Employability Service
- Whilst on your placement, two personal reviews that will include input and developmental comments on your progress from both your academic reviewer and your placement provider
- An industrial mentor to support you in your day-to-day placement experience
