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Studying Engineering in the United Kingdom

Studying Engineering in the United Kingdom. Dr Anthony J H Simons Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. About Me. Dr Anthony J H Simons Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Faculty of Engineering The University of Sheffield. What is Engineering?. Introducing the Faculty.

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Studying Engineering in the United Kingdom

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  1. Studying Engineeringin the United Kingdom Dr Anthony J H SimonsSenior Lecturer in Computer Science

  2. About Me • Dr Anthony J H Simons • Senior Lecturer in Computer Science • Faculty of Engineering • The University of Sheffield

  3. What is Engineering? Introducing the Faculty

  4. Engineering is Everywhere

  5. What is Engineering? • The art of applying scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

  6. Engineering Disciplines • Mechanical • Civil & Structural • Chemical & Biological • Materials • Electronic & Electrical • Automatic Control & Systems • Software Engineering • Aerospace • Bioengineering

  7. What do Engineers Do?

  8. Group Design Projects • Vintage bus restored, driven across Eastern Europe • Human powered submarines raced in Florida • Steam powered racing car set world speed record • Solar powered car raced in Australia

  9. Virtual Reality • Build models in 3D • Test new algorithms • Visualise data • 3D computer games

  10. Group Design Projects • Naval simulation of theBattleof Trafalgar • Autonomous microUAVs – aerial drones • Solar/electric hybrid clean propulsion • Software systems for external clients

  11. Competition Success! • Appathon 2011(1st / 650) • IBM MainframeChallenge 2010(2nd / 1200) • 2005 MicrosoftImagine Cup(2nd / 1350)

  12. Genesys Solutions • The only UK software company run entirely by students • Attracts big name clients who pay serious money • Masters students responsible for managing all aspects

  13. Choosing a University

  14. Reputation • Ranked by University • Oxford and Cambridge • Russell Group (Top 20) • Other Old Universities • New Universities • Ranked by Engineering Faculty • Imperial, Oxford and Sheffield (UK Top 3)

  15. What to Look For • Facilities • Industry links • Research • specialism in your chosen discipline? • Staff/student ratio • League tables • teaching, research quality • employment statistics

  16. Times Higher Education • University of Sheffield voted "University of the Year, 2011" • Sunday Times • "Sheffield has the best students' union"

  17. What Next? Preparation for studying Engineering Choosing an Engineering Discipline

  18. Getting on my 1st Choice Course • A Levels / International Baccalaureate • Mathematics (computing) and Physics (other engineering), sometimes other sciences • Other subjects? Show off well-rounded skills in writing, language and argument, teamwork • Get good (predicted) grades, typically AAB • Make a strong personal statement • Show enthusiasm for your chosen subject

  19. Computer Science • Build software systems for real customers • Recognise human speech and written language • Simulate complex systems:cells, insects, economics • Manipulate 3D graphics in virtual worlds • Identify patterns and buildartificial intelligence

  20. Chemical & Biological Engineering Change raw chemicals into useful products Develop alternative product lifecycle technologies Combat the effects of acid rain lead pollution greenhouse effect

  21. Civil & Structural Engineering • Bridges • Dams • Towers • Roads • Tunnels • Water supply

  22. Power generation Renewable energy Machines & actuators Surveillance electronics Electrical & Electronic Engineering

  23. Automatic Control & Systems Engineering Brings together • Computing • Electronics • Mechanics • Aeronautics • Biomechanics Ensures that all components in a systeminteract together in an effective way Control engineering studies how to manage these systems

  24. Engineering Materials • Materials are the key toall modern technology • Lightweight alloys for aircraft • Semiconductors for PCs • Superconductors for wholebody scanners • Implants for human bodyrepairs

  25. Mechanical Engineering Design, produce and market • Scientific instruments • Sports equipment • Power stations • Heart valves • Space craft • Car plant

  26. Bioengineering • An interdisciplinary blend of mechanical and materials engineering • Solves problems in biology and medicine • Use materials that mimic the original natural behaviour • 40,000 hip replacements per year

  27. Aerospace Engineering An interdisciplinary blend of • Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Materials • Computer Science • Electronic & Electrical Engineering • Automatic Control & Systems Engineering

  28. Careers in Engineering What happens when I finish my degree?Will I get a good job?

  29. Electronic & Electrical Careers, 2009

  30. Mechanical Engineering Careers, 2009

  31. Computer Science Careers, 2011 • Good career prospects • 6 months after graduation • 90% in work or study • 95% in graduate jobs • Good starting salary • £23.5K median (all grad.) • £26K median (IT grad.) • Some over £40K source: http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/

  32. Graduate Employers

  33. A Success Story • Nicola Cooper • undergraduate, 2001 • 4-year Masters in Computing • MComp Graduate • Genesysteam leader • class 2/ihons, 2005 • IBM Systems Analyst • starting salary £27K

  34. Nicola inCooper 2012 • IBM Project Manager • manages the Shellportfolio • Young IT Professional of the Year • IBM “face of recruitment”

  35. To Discover And Understand.

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