Engineering and technology

"Welcome to the Department of Engineering and Technology. Whether you're a prospective student looking for further details of our courses or a business looking to access the expertise and world-class facilities within the Department, we are sure you will be impressed by what we can offer. 

In terms of teaching, our Department covers a wide spectrum of engineering technologies and whichever you choose to concentrate on, you will find that engineering provides a challenging and rewarding career.

Our courses are broad-based initially, including a Technology Foundation Year, and become progressively focused as students acquire knowledge of the specialist areas.

We are proud that our programmes are industry-focused. Our close relationship with regional and national engineering companies enables us to offer a strong Engineering Foundation Degree for those in employment.

As students you can follow one of our specialist courses:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Automotive Systems Engineering
• Engineering Design Management 
• Mechatronics

All of these courses will allow students to develop management skills that may lead to a career in engineering project management. 

We encourage you to develop your skills in creating innovative solutions to practical problems and realise your full creative potential in engineering design. 

For businesses looking to engage our assistance, we offer a comprehensive range of services including: 

• genuine world-class prototyping facilities
• business support through our regionally funded projects and the Manufacturing Club
• CAD/CAM training
• new product development consultancy

We hope you enjoy exploring the opportunities open to you."

Diane Mynors, Head of the Department of Engineering and Technology