This can be Finance, Communication, Computer Science or Bioinformatics. Students also undertake a final year project, which may be in collaboration with industry or commerce. Through its established reputation at postgraduate level in the field of Information Mathematics, the Information Engineering Group has built up strong links with major employers ranging from major communication companies to the pharmaceutical industry. When you take the four-year sandwich programme, you therefore spend your third year in a paid professional placement of direct relevance to your studies. This placement will give you invaluable practical experience in a real work environment and will further enhance your career prospects.
Assessment is by a combination of written exams, project and coursework.
Career Prospects Career prospects for this new programme are likely to be excellent. An external panel from industry has been closely involved in advising on the content and structure of the programme. The final year specialisation based on well-focused streams and the experience gained in the optional placement year will develop skills that are highly relevant to us.