Why do a Year in Industry?
A Year in Industry is an excellent way to apply your undergraduate learning while still at University, you'll learn new skills, build business connections and have the opportunity to explore different career options. Over the last five years the Faculty of Engineering have sent over 1000 students on Industrial Placements, here are some of the reasons they think you should complete an Engineering Placement!
Would you recommend a Placement Year?
“Couldn’t recommend it enough. It will help you so much to acquire the skills necessary to achieve the role you would like to achieve. You also have an invaluable opportunity to build business relationships and gain security for a future role.” - Peter, Aerospace Engineering
Why should students complete a Year in Industry?
“It's the best way to get industrial experience and be able to make a real difference to a project. I had a great balance of hands on and technical work with a lot of responsibility quite early on.” - Rhiannon, Mechanical Engineering
How was your experience of an Industrial Placement Year?
“This year has been an incredible experience and I’m so glad that I have had the opportunity. I didn’t really have any expectations going into the year but I’ve worked on some really cool projects, really developed my confidence and spoken to so many inspiring engineers. ” - Lexi, Aerospace Engineering
Why should students complete a Year in Industry?
“My placement has shown me there is SO much more than what meets the eye in the company I spent a year at and I'm looking forward to getting stuck back in furthering my career. I have no words to explain how much of a positive impact it made on my career." - Parisha, Aerospace Engineering
How did a Year in Industry help you?
“It helped me understand what sector of Civil Engineering I would like to go into, gave me a commercial awareness that you will never gain at University. Made me excited about starting a grad role - felt like a "try before you buy" year which is very beneficial. A full year gives you enough time to fully understand your role and work on a variety of projects. Gives you a lot of experience and knowledge that will make you stand out to companies when you apply for graduate schemes.” - Caleb, Civil and Structural Engineering