Industry must produce its products in a short time, with few defects and at low cost.
Modern technology enables virtual manufacture and computer aided design to play a major role.
Engineers who study Engineering Design, Simulation and Modelling will find careers in computer-aided engineering including manufacturing, product design, aerospace technologies, automotive, petrochemicals, food and power sectors. In year two Engineering design, Simulation and Modelling students join a stream with those on the Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems programmes, meaning that at the end of year two may change onto one of these other programme if you wish. In year three you have made your final choice about your area of specialisation and much of the taught material focuses on this area. The first semester is spent attending specialist units taught by research leaders. Semester two, however, is spent on an industrial placement.