Undergraduate Engineer Review

by Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rating

7.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Working on live projects in the research and development teams. I'm responsible for designing and implementing test methods, testing and optimising product performance, and making design changes which are feasible to manufacture

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Lots of science and maths knowledge. Experience using CAD. Experience prototyping. Quick problem solving skills, and I'm much more confident even when doing my own personal projects.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The learning experience in general is great. Being able to work while I study gives me a unique insight into engineering that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to obtain through a regular university course. Modules delivered by WMG are of mixed quality, but Dyson staff are helpful.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organisation and communication are big issues. Things change regularly and do get confusing. Lots of mixed messaging

3/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Student support advisors are available for every year, and they have a partnership with multiple therapy and psychology services

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

It has greatly improved in recent times. Guidance was murky at the start of the course but this has been improved with a dedicated apprenticeship tutor

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Modules are very theoretical and it is sometimes difficult to see where knowledge can be applied into the real world. Being in early research teams helped a lot with this

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of social activities, but it's a small course. Sports are quite popular, but the student body is very small so it is more limited compared to other universities. Attempts have been made at including us in networking events

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Being able to work and study has helped me develop greatly as an engineer. There are countless opportunities to develop my skills and learn something new beyond what I could have done at university

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?

You won't know anything at all to start with, but it helps to just try your own projects in your own time, even if they never work. Even things like watching engineering youtube videos (Colin Furze, Tom Stanton etc...) really helps. You really have to be interested in engineering before coming here. It's a very full on course and can be tiring at times