It also provides practical engineering experience combined with opportunities for paid industrial placements, study in Europe and self-selection of elective classes in languages or a wide range of other university courses. Students are also encouraged to apply for industrial sponsorship and for vacation-time training places. These years, which are largely common with Product Design Engineering and Engineering and Enterprise Management , introduce the subject disciplines of Manufacture, Design, Mathematics, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Computing and Electronics. Students also attend practical engineering sessions. Specialised topics are introduced such as Machine Design, Manufacturing Process, Engineering Economics, Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing Control and Automation.
Additional classes concentrate on the development of interpersonal skills and group projects.
In Year 4, students undertake group and individual projects, often in industry, where they pursue their interests in manufacturing technology. Students take advanced classes in Design, Manufacturing Engineering and Management and integrate their knowledge in a major personal project geared to suit their own specific interests. Career Opportunities Demand for graduates is strong, as they are equipped to introduce and develop the advanced manufacturing technology increasingly being used.