Entry is also possible from the School's Engineering Foundation Year. This is a new course combining the study of mechanical engineering with the underlying theme of precision engineering.
Precision engineering plays an increasingly important role in the competitiveness of UK industry.
Graduates will possess an understanding of design and manufacturing processes as well as the precision metrology that ensures conformance to high integrity specifications. A programme of high capital investment is underway to ensure that facilities servicing this course will be among the best in Europe. Laser applications supporting ultra precision technologies in aerospace, communications, electronics, medicine and advanced automotive applications. Minimum 48 weeks in Year 3. The School of Engineering Industrial Training Unit has one of the best sandwich placement records in the UK and assists students to find suitable work experience in industry.