Industry Links

The School prides itself on its large number of industrial contacts. These links with industry enrich our degree schemes and add greater value to our courses. Students have an opportunity to be involved in practical and research projects with our industrial partners. Students also have the opportunity to work in industry during a year out or during vacations. The School has close links with many companies and institutions including Alcoa, Airbus, Altair, EADS, BAe Systems, BP Chemicals, Esso, Procter and Gamble, Texaco, Corus, Atkins, Hyder, Royal Air Force, US Navy, Addis, Ford, National Power, Rolls Royce, IBM, Alcan, BT, Ericsson Telecom, Siemens and the Welsh Development Agency.

Year in Industry

Most undergraduate degrees can be combined with a year in industry. This adds a year to the duration of the degree but means students will graduate with a degree and relevant work experience. The year in industry can be undertaken either in the UK or abroad. Course tutors and lecturers will assist with CVs and making successful applications to suitable companies. The School’s close collaboration with industry helps students obtain experience working for some of the world's leading companies.