From the outset practical work, including design, is given a high profile and the Department's exceptionally extensive links with industry ensure continuing relevance. The quality and aptitudes of our graduates makes them highly sought after, both within the profession and elsewhere. The majority read Engineering Science the course still known by its original title. The others read one of three joint Honour Schools, which are taught with the co-operation of other departments and faculties. All four courses are accredited by the major engineering Institutions.
Every undergraduate college admits engineers.
The majority of the academic staff are Tutorial Fellows of their colleges, which means that as well as their departmental duties of teaching and research they are also responsible for giving college tutorials. The relation between undergraduate and tutor is therefore a close one, in which each expects much of the other. Typically, an engineer can expect two one-hour tutorials per week, for which a good deal of preparation is needed, in addition to the commitments of lectures and practical work in the department. Applying for admission. Detailed information on the admissions procedure can be found in the current edition of the University's Undergraduate Prospectus.