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Engineering at The University of NottinghamMark Sumner and Kathy SimmonsAdmissions Tutors

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Introduction

• Why Engineering?

• Engineering at Nottingham

• Engineering Departments

• Entry requirements

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What is Engineering?

• Application of science to solve practical problems to improve quality of life.– Sustainable energy supply– Protecting water supplies and the environment– Comfortable, low energy homes– Improved infrastructure– Safer transport– Better communications

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Why study Engineering?

• Good job prospects - many sectors recruiting strongly, e.g. aerospace, energy supply…..

• Good salaries (typical starting salaries ~£25,000)• Engineering graduates have excellent transferable

skills and many find employment outside engineering.

• Opportunities to travel – many large international employers recruit graduates from Nottingham.

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Job satisfaction!

Survey of engineers by DTI/Barclays found:

91% said their jobs were challenging & varied

88% said they could continue to develop their skills

85% “opportunities to reach managerial level”

78% “organisation was progressive & dynamic”

More engineers identified their job with these characteristics than graduates from any other discipline.

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Introduction to Faculty of EngineeringDepartments:

• Architecture and Built Environment• Chemical and Environmental Engineering• Civil Engineering• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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Introduction to Faculty of Engineering

• UK top five University for engineering research • Faculty with over 100 years engineering expertise• group of exceptional and highly cited academic

staff and world-leaders in their fields of research • team committed to inspirational teaching • University with global reach - a network of

international campuses• Continual investment in teaching and learning

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Introduction to Faculty of Engineering

Nottingham Engineering graduates:•have a thorough grounding in their subject of study •are aware of the latest research and developments •have a critical approach to knowledge •can study independently •engage creatively with new and exciting ideas •have the skills and attributes to be successful in employment

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Engineering Degree Courses

• Over 45 degree courses (full time)• 3028 UG students (34% international) and • 1064 PG students (68% international)• MEng (4 year) / BEng (3 year) accreditation from engineering

institutions • Foundation Year

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Department of Architecture and the Built Environment

• Architecture (BArch/DiplArch)• Architecture and Environmental Design (MEng)• Architectural Environment Engineering (BEng) • Sustainable Built Environment (BA)

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Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

• Chemical Engineering (MEng/BEng)• Chemical and Environmental Engineering

(MEng/BEng)• Environmental Engineering (MEng/BEng)

All degrees also offered with Year in Industry.

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Department of Civil Engineering

• Civil Engineering (MEng/BEng)• Civil and Environmental Engineering

(MEng/BEng)

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MEng/BEng)– Also with Mathematics or Management Studies or Year Abroad

or Renewable Energy Systems.

• Electrical Engineering (MEng/BEng)• Electronic Engineering (MEng/BEng)

– Also with Computer or Communications engineering

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Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering (MEng/BEng)– Meng course with streams in Aerospace, Automotive,

Bioengineering, Management, Materials, Modern Language and Sustainability.

• Design Engineering (MEng/BEng)• Manufacturing Engineering and Management

(MEng/BEng)• Product Design and Manufacture (MEng/BEng)• Biomedical Materials Science (BSc)

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Foundation Year

• Foundation Year for students without essential A levels (e.g. maths) or other alternative qualifications.

• Integrated with MEng/BEng degree programmes• Students can progress into any engineering degree provided

they take correct modules in Foundation Year and achieve 50% at end of year.

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• Two semesters• Course and project work assessed

throughout the year• Examinations in January and May• Well balanced timetable of:

Lectures tutorials lab work CAD/Computer work design project work

Teaching methods

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Opportunities

• Industrial placements (Year in Industry)

• Study abroad opportunities– At Nottingham’s Malaysia and China campuses – Universitas21 scholarships

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Entry Requirements• A levels

– Maths essential for all MEng/BEng degrees– also usually require a science (Chemistry for Chemical Engineering,

Physics for Mechanical, Civil and Electrical/Electronic Engineering)– Offers AAA to BBB depending on subject (Most courses

asking for AAA/AAB)

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Entry Requirements

• International Baccalaureate– Maths HL/SL for all MEng/BEng degrees– Offers 36 points to 30 points + specific

requirements in maths/science

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Entry Requirements

• BTEC ND/HNC/HND• Advanced Diploma in Engineering

+ A level maths/Maths for Engineering

• Access to HE Diploma

• Generally happy to accept students taking resits.• Welcome students taking a gap year especially

Year in Industry.

Entry Requirements

• BTEC ND/HNC/HND• Advanced Diploma in Engineering

+ A level maths/Maths for Engineering

• Access to HE Diploma

• Generally happy to accept students taking resits.• Welcome students taking a gap year especially

Year in Industry.

UCAS Application

• Key requirement is A level grades• Personal statement

– Looking for motivation/interest/experience in engineering.

• GCSE grades may be taken into account• If GCSE/AS grades are low and A level

predictions are higher – give explanation!

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Questions?

Mark Sumner and Kathy SimmonsAdmissions Tutors - Faculty of Engineering

University of Nottingham

Malaysia Campus

University of Nottingham

Ningbo Campus, China