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Autumn Open Days & Subject Showcases

 

Find your place at our Autumn Open Days and Subject Showcases this September, October and November.

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INDUSTRY-FOCUSED TEACHING

With over 100 years of engineering expertise under our belt, UWS Engineering programmes equip you with the skills required to succeed in your chosen industry.

You’ll have access to well-equipped facilities, practical training and work-based placements – giving you the hands-on experience needed to hit the ground running. 

 

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UWS Engineering Programmes

We offer a wide range of engineering-related degree courses:

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MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering

The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering teaches you knowledge and skills in aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design, repair and overhaul.

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MEng (Hons)/BEng Chemical Engineering

The 3rd Year entry MEng (Hons)/BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering combines academic study with practical experience to prepare you for a career in the chemical and process industries.

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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering will enable you to design, construct and organise civil engineering projects.

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BEng (Hons) Energy and Environmental Engineering

Graduates of the UWS BEng (Hons) Energy and Environmental Engineering will be equipped with the skills and training to work in a wide range of industries.

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MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering focuses on industry-relevant topics giving you knowledge of key scientific and engineering principles.

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Our friendly Clearing team is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're ready to apply or simply exploring your options after receiving your results, contact us today.

 

Call: 0800 027 1000 (Lines open: 8am-6pm until Monday 18 August, then open 8.45am-6pm)

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Rafail found his place at UWS - find yours!

Rafail is a student on our BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering programme at Paisley campus, and part of the Scotland archery team.

I’m from Greece and only applied to one university in Scotland, which was UWS. I came to the Open Day and saw that the engineering workshops were really nice, so I decided I should come here.”

Rafail found his place at UWS – find yours!

ENGINEERING PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Paid placement is possible on many of our Engineering programmes, with recent students undertaking placements with Spirit AeroSystems, Doosan Babcock and Rolls Royce. 

Many of our programmes are accredited by professional bodies, including the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution. 

 

Research and industrial collaboration 

With research staff working in a variety of areas involving collaborations with industry, business, academia and government, you’ll be taught by academics with a wealth of experience across a spectrum of engineering disciplines.

UWS Facilities for Engineering

The excellent facilities available on UWS engineering programmes are designed to equip you with the career-ready skillset to meet industry demand.  

 

  • Material testing and analysis facilities 
  • A metrology laboratory 
  • A rapid prototyping centre 
  • Assembly and welding laboratories 
  • Manufacturing facilities 

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Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.

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Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk or phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) / +44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK).

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