What students say about general engineering
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Six months after graduating
- Engineering professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Industrial engineer
- Environmental engineer
Other real-life job examples
- Sales engineer
- Management consultant
- Accountant
What employers like about this subject
A general engineering degree teaches a number of desirable transferable skills, beyond just subject-specific knowledge. The subject sees students take ideas from a very early stage and applying them to real world problems and requirements, assessing risks and practical issues. Problem-solving is integral as products undergo this refinement, and you seek resolutions to problems which arise. You’ll also learn how to work as part of a large team, arguing your opinion and analysing others’ to ultimately reach a common goal. You’ll also use numeracy skills in working to budget and deadline, as well as computing skills in the utilisation of design software in early stages.