Accreditation
Accreditation is an industry-recognised standard and provides the assurance that our teaching is of high quality and has been approved by an independent body of academics and industrialists.
Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including:
Placements
The opportunity of a placement year in industry helps increase the employability of our students, helping to develop practical experience, build confidence and provide valuable networking contacts.
Our students have benefited from placements with organisations including:
Computing and maths
Absolute Radio • Albion in the Community • Department of Energy and Climate Change • Ernst and Young • GSK• IBM• LloydsTSB• Nestle• Pepsico • Rocketmill • Rolls-Royce • Warner Bros.
Engineering
Bentley • BMW • Bosch • Jaguar Land Rover • McAlpine Helicopters • NATS • Ricardo • Rolls-Royce • Southern Water • Visteon Corporation.
Facilities
Our professional-standard facilities support our learning experience and enhance our research.
Our students benefit from access to:
- world class specialist facilities housed in the advanced engineering building
- dedicated well equipped computer suites
- usability evaluation suites
- rapid prototyping facilities
- design studio
- flight and driving simulators
- specialist laboratories and workshops.
Industrial Advisory Board
Our Industrial Advisory Board contributes to the ongoing development of our courses, advising on structure, and helping ensure our students develop the skills, knowledge and experience that is sought by employers.
Computing and Maths member organisations
BT • FDM Group • Innovation Partners • Lighthouse Systems • NHS Business Services Authority • River Red Software • SAS • Society of Data Miners • The Purpose Lab
Engineering member organisations
Atkins Global • Cummins Turbo Technologies • Gatwick Airport • IMechE • Kayser Space LTD • Paxton Access Ltd • Ricardo UK Ltd • Rockwell Collins UK Ltd • Schneider Electric • Southern Water