T here is also the chance to gain hands-on experience of the impact of new technology on industry . Our degree programme requires students to take a period of full-time work experience for at least 36 weeks with an organisation. You do not receive any financial support from your LEA during the placement year and are therefore paid by your employer for the work you do. During this time you are also protected by, and subject to, normal employment and disciplinary policies. Hours of work, holidays, salary, start and finish dates are negotiated between yourself and the employer at the start of the placement.
Industrial placements take place in the third year of a four year sandwich degree course.
Students normally take placements from June until the summer of the following year and you must be available to return to your course in September. During the placement you are employed in a department whose work complements your studies. As your experience grows, you will be asked to undertake more demanding tasks and take onmore responsibility. Students usually adapt rapidly to their new work environment and become valued members of the team. The School of Engineering assigns a visiting tutor to you to will ensure both you and your industrial supervisor are happy with the progress of the placement and offer advice to you about the placement report, portfolio or final year project.