MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience

The student will seek and obtain a 12month placement in an industrial engineering company or organisation. The student will spend 12months working in an industrial environment developing their engineering and workplace interpersonal skills. They will be encouraged to keep a log book of their experience for future reference and asked to produce a report describing the company and their experience. On returning to university the student will make a short presentation to their peers outlining their experience.

During the year in industry the student will be given local supervision as well as being supported by the Universitys network. As a check on the students progress there will be a site visit by their individual tutor, on site, during the first three month of their placement.

The placement should enable you to work on a range of projects and should complete the year as an experienced engineer.

The unit aims to:

a) Give the student the experience of seeking suitable work in industry, through job application and interview.
b) Provide the student with industrial experience in a working environment.
c) Aid the student in their professional dev

The student will seek and obtain a 12month placement in an industrial engineering company or organisation. The student will spend 12months working in an industrial environment developing their engineering and workplace interpersonal skills. They will be encouraged to keep a log book of their experience for future reference and asked to produce a report describing the company and their experience. On returning to university the student will make a short presentation to their peers outlining their experience.

During the year in industry the student will be given local supervision as well as being supported by the Universitys network. As a check on the students progress there will be a site visit by their individual tutor, on site, during the first three month of their placement.

The placement should enable you to work on a range of projects and should complete the year as an experienced engineer.


- Prof Paul Mativenga

Modern engineering involves a variety of academic skills which the student will have to apply during their placement under the guidance of a professional engineer.
The student should gain an understanding of how his work fits into the wider aspects of the industry they are working in and the outside environment. Most, if not all, engineering projects will be multi-disciplined in nature.
This will depend on the type of placement, however all industries have to work withinthe social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial environment.

Problem solving is essential part of modern engineering practice. The student will have to apply the academic skill he has gained at University to the workplace.
This will depend on the type of placement, however the student will be encouraged to find a challenging position.
This will depend on the type of placement

The student may be directly involved in hands on manufacture, testing or laboratory work, or they may be involved with desk studies and computational analysis. In all cases training should be provided by the employer. This training should also cover all aspects of the work including safety.
This will depend on the type of placement
This will depend on the type of placement

The student may be directly involved in hands on manufacture, testing or laboratory work, or they may be involved with desk studies and computational analysis. In all cases training should be provided by the employer. This training should also cover all aspects of the work including safety.
The student will be expected to find a placement where they work under professional supervision as part of a team.
This will depend on the type of placement
The student will be expected to keep a log book.

Reflective log 'To establish that their industrial experience was adequate the student will be asked to produce a report outlining their experience. This report will form the basis of the students presentation to their peers and university staff at the end of their placement.' ,100%

by Prof Paul Mativenga

Independent Study: The student will be working on a variety of industrial projects. They will be encouraged to keep a log book for their professional development. In addition the student will be asked to produce a report describing the company and their experience.
Lectures: There will be a presentation by the placement officer outlining the aims of the placement and practical details, including safety in the academic year before the placement.
This informational will also be available to the student on a web based handbook
Tutorials: The student will be mentored by their industrial supervisor. Their academic supervisor will visit the student during their placement.