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The University of Huddersfield
Welcome to
The Department
of Engineering and
Technology
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A.D.Johnson
Admissions Tutor
Year 1 Tutor
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Our Aims
To progress students to graduation
To provide a sound, vocational educationwhich will prepare graduates for real jobs
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Educational Levels
Research Post Graduate (PhD & M.Phil)
M.Eng / M.Sc..Post Graduate (Masters)
B.Eng / BScUnder Graduate( Degree)
HND..Under Graduate (Diploma)
Engineering Foundation Year
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Undergraduate Route
Year 1Academic
Year 2 ...Academic
Year 3 ...Industrial Placement
Year 4 Academic
Year 5 M.Eng (Masters)
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ACCREDITATION MEng courses:
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Fully meet the academic requirements
Following work experience, graduates can progress to
Chartered Engineer.
The BEng courses:
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Partially meet the academic requirements (As with allother accredited BEng courses)
Need further learning (typically an MSc) for CharteredEngineer.
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TheHuddersfield Approach
Vocational Courses
Training for jobs in the real world
Real life projects woven into all levels
Industrial links
Problem solving approach
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Problem Solving
You wont be asked to
find the stress on
this shaft
But!!
You will be asked tosort out the problem
reduction gear in the box
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Activities Within the CoursesLe Mans 24 Hr Endurance
2003Formula Student Race Car
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High Tech. Tools
FiniteElementStressAnalysis
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Industrial Placement
Year 3 in industry
Industrial Training Unit with a dedicated stafffinds the placement
UK and Europe
Germany, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, etc
Generates Year 4 project
Generates sponsorship (about 10% students) Possible job after graduation (50% Students)
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Industrial Placement
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Industrial Placement
Benefits Creates professional maturity
Paid employment
Converts a second year student into apracticing engineer or technologist
Gives Work Practice (sought by employers)
Greatly enhances job prospects
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Graduation Professional Engineers/Technologists
High employment expectations:90% + graduatedhave jobs within 6 months of graduating
Salary Expectations good :1st salaries were
averaging about 24k, Summer 2010
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What Kind of Jobs?
Alistair McQueen:Turbocharger Design: Holsett
Anisa Manjothi:Automotive Design: Bentley Cars
Dave Graham:Wiring Harness Design and Production:Lear Systems
Other companies: Sellafield, Halifax Tool Co,ABB Controls, Hopkinsons Valves, BlackhallEngineering, Reynard Sweden, Saab, Lotus,Ferrari. Vauxhall and many more.
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Cost of Living in
Huddersfield
Halls of Residence: about 80/90 per week
Private / Shared Houses: about 50 per week
Survival in Huddersfield: about 110 per week
(including Rent)
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Entertainment
Students Union: Lots of Special interestclubs
Huddersfield lots of good clubs and pubs
and theatres Good opportunities for all sorts of sports
Within easy reach of Leeds, Manchesterand Sheffield
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Contacts
Tony Johnson Admissions Tutor BENG Courses:
Tel: 01484 472964,
e-mail: [email protected]
Liz Travas: Admissions Secretary
Tel: 01484 472576
Email: [email protected]