Engineering
Engineering is one of the most versatile and valuable disciplines in higher education, providing the problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and professional confidence needed to design, build, and improve the systems that make modern life possible. This three-year full-time programme at Edge Hill University includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement, giving your engineering education a substantial professional and international dimension that distinguishes it from more classroom-based programmes. The breadth of the engineering label here means you will develop foundational competencies across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering before specialising in areas that interest you most.
You will study engineering mathematics, materials and structures, electronics and control systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and design methodology, alongside the professional, ethical, and safety considerations that all engineers must understand. The sandwich year places you in an engineering company where you will work on real projects alongside experienced professionals, and the work placement and year abroad extend your professional and international experience further. Edge Hill's programme is particularly suited to students who want a professionally embedded engineering education from the start, rather than purely academic preparation for practice.
Engineering graduates are in strong and consistent demand across all sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, transport, defence, and the built environment. The broad engineering foundation this programme provides makes you adaptable to different engineering roles and environments, and the professional experience gained through the sandwich year and placement is highly valued by employers. Professional registration routes toward incorporated or chartered engineer status are available through the major engineering institutions.
Postgraduate study in a specialist engineering discipline is an option for those who want to develop expert knowledge in a specific area.