Undergraduate Engineer Review

Two days a week are spent studying towards the degree, this includes lectures, labs and tutorial. The other three days are spent working for Dyson as an Undergraduate Engineer. In your first two years you are put into 6-month rotations so you can experience the different engineering types which are Electronics, Mechanical, Software and New Product Innovation.

I have learnt how to use various programmes such as LT Spice or Matlab. These are used in the workplace and training was put in place to develop these skills. Other skills such as surface mount soldering have also been put in place more independently with resources provided to complete.

The programme is very enjoyable, being able to study and work at the same time has many benefits. I enjoy being able to put into place the content learnt in lectures during work. Other aspects such as the social side are also great, with the UEC (Undergraduate experience committee) organising many events such as evenings out to Bristol and day trips.

The programme is well structured, with a good balance between study and work. Modules are well organised so content required in other modules is covered in advance. The year is divided into two semesters. You have four modules running at once, two that run throughout the whole year and four others that are split with two in each semester.

There is plenty of support, in the workplace. Each Undergraduate has a line manager and technical mentor. You can always speak to either of them with any issues you may have in work or any technical challenges you are facing. Your work team are also always happy to provide any assistance they can.

On the degree side, you have biweekly tutorials in small tutor groups (about 7 or 8 students) and weekly seminar sessions run by the lecturers to help work through the problem set questions. As well is this, each year group has a student support advisor (SSA) who you have monthly meetings with to check up on your wellbeing.

It definitely does help a lot, often content covered in lectures I find popping up in work. As I go through the course I am sure that this will keep occurring. My tutor has also been there to aid with any understanding needed for work that has not yet been covered in the degree.

As mentioned above the UEC (Undergraduate experience committee) organises many events. This includes day trips to places like Cardiff or Oxford or evenings out in Bristol or Bath. There are also formals which occur twice a year. There are also clubs that include football, volleyball, touch rugby and big band.

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I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in engineering as it is a hands on approach to learning. As it is a general engineering course it is perfect for anyone who is unsure of the type of engineering they want to do as not only is it covered in the degree but in the workplace as well.

Most importantly show that you have a passion for engineering. They are not looking only for A* students but people who are more well rounded and want the hands on approach. Make sure you thoroughly look into what the course entails and be ready to ask questions in the interviews if you have any.