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2 02 03 N THIS SSUE - REAL WORLD READY FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU MECHANICAL & MAINTENANCE ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL AEROSPACE ENERGY CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION 16 UCLAN STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY LOCATED AT THE CENTRE OF ONE OF THE MOST INTENSE AND MANUFACTURING AREAS IN THE UK. Benefit from live projects with high-profile clients, regular industry speakers and workshops, field trips to visit best-practice projects as well as potential for industry placements. Courses designed to further your professional development and maximise your employability. Getting the opportunity to be involved with things outside of the classroom is the best thing about UCLan. I ve been an ambassador going into schools to promote engineering, an exhibitor at the Lancashire Science Festival, and had real engineering project experience working on new and exciting technology for a local entrepreneur. Also, I ve been sponsored by UCLan to travel on an all-expenses-paid internship to the USA and contribute to space research with NASA. Robert McLaughlin, Electronic Engineering student FACILITIES A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYABILITY 20 WORK PLACEMENTS 18 INSPIRING A GENERATION Our close links with industry means that what you ll learn reflects current best practice. We also work with a number of professional bodies and learned societies to ensure that you benefit from teaching, support, research and commercial activities. 21 MEET ONE OF OUR GRADUATES 26 WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY To find out when our Open Days take place go to uclan.ac.uk/opendays or for APPLICANT DAYS uclan.ac.uk/ applicants Experience UCLan for yourself: talk to tutors and current students, see facilities and have a tour around the campus. Find out

3 04 05 THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE HAS A STRONG REPUTATION FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS DEGREES. We offer accredited courses, supported by excellent industry links including the option for industrial work placements. As a student you will be provided with exciting, hands-on experiences to ensure you develop the practical engineering skills needed to get noticed by employers. Our graduates are successful; working across the engineering sector. You can find them working in Formula One to the Ministry of Defence and from Airbus to BAE Systems. In 2014 UCLan launched the Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) a collaboration of engineering teaching, research and innovation expertise at the University with industry, set to help shape the future of engineering skills development within the North West. The University is already investing in UCLan Engineering, including new staff and equipment. The introduction of a 30 million plus Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) building in 2018/19, will further establish UCLan as a leader in engineering innovation and in turn help close the engineering skills gap. This state-of-the-art facility located at the centre of one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK will create an integrated space for teaching, research and knowledge exchange. The EIC will have a continuous industry presence, and as a student you will work on exciting live showcase projects with industry partners, within a vibrant, innovative engineering community. LEADING INDUSTRIALIST HEADS INNOVATION CENTRE During his illustrious career he has led the strategic and operational transformation of a number of high-technology businesses, including Land Rover, BMW, Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, and has led the manufacturing launch of a number of iconic and world-leading products, including the Land Rover Freelander, BMW Mini, Airbus A380 Superjumbo, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Rolls-Royce Trent aircraft engines. Go for it! It s the best thing you ll ever do and you won t look back! David, Electrical Engineering Frank Hayden, Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, has been appointed as the EIC s Director and has already started work at the Preston Campus. Professor Hayden said: I m extremely excited to be involved in such a significant project which will benefit engineering throughout the North West, the UK and internationally. The huge financial investment in the EIC will help transform engineering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As manufacturing technology is constantly developing we want to ensure our courses stay one and two steps ahead of the game what we re creating here over the next three to five years will be facilities which will stand the test of time for the next 100 to 150 years. Engineering is a crucial industry not only to this area but across the world. That s why we want to double the number of students studying on engineering education programmes, strengthen our industry links even further and offer support to a wide variety of small, medium and large manufacturing businesses. My time at UCLan was such a worthwhile time, helping prepare me for the many facets of my role today. I gained a broad engineering background, but above all the ability to not get overwhelmed by a mountain of work can be traced back to my time at UCLan. I found outstanding support from my lecturers, peers and the facilities. If you want something hard enough, and with the right amount of passion and dedication anything is possible - especially at UCLan. There is no such thing as a NO answer. Austin O Brien, Motorsport Engineering Experience is vital in business, but if you add that to academic achievement, then you ll be on the road to career success. Studying at UCLan, I developed a well-rounded approach to engineering. Now that I am in the work place I see this as invaluable. Phil Franklin, Motorsport Engineering Scott Sugars, BEng (Hons) Computer Aided Engineering graduate 2003, Head of Quality for the Land Sector, BAE Systems

4 06 07 : One of the most varied, creative and exciting careers you can choose. Why? Because we live in a rapidly developing world and engineers are at the forefront of this progression. Look around you. Engineering has played a part in nearly everything you can see and is helping people across the world. It s advancing technology, improving transport, designing buildings and helping find new and clean sources of energy. Engineering is improving worldwide communication with the latest smartphone technology but it is also helping us find out more about our universe with the development of spacecraft and satellites. Engineering is responsible for some of the most impressive structures in the world and it s also helping communities maintain clean water supplies. It s a great time to be studying engineering too. Strengthening the supply of skilled people in key areas of technology such as aerospace engineering is essential for a sustainable economic recovery and to ensure that the UK continues to be a leader in advanced design and manufacturing. Philip Greenish, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering Did you know that by 2020 one in five young people will need to become an engineer? It s widely reported that the global demand for engineers exceeds supply and the need for engineers is increasing in both engineering and non- engineering jobs. By 2020 it is expected that engineering companies will have 2.74 million job openings, of which, 1.86 million will be workers who are likely to need engineering skills. By studying engineering you can develop a very promising career and open up a world of possibilities! The manufacturing industry in Lancashire is relentlessly enterprising and highly innovative, with the UK s highest concentration of activity outside South East England. With a 90,000-strong workforce, advanced manufacturing accounts for more than a quarter of Lancashire s GVA and continues to drive wider economic growth and wealth creation. Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership 22% of the world s top 100 billionaires studied engineering at university. Approved Index British engineering and innovation are a part of our history that we are rightly very proud of and our engineering excellence continues to change the world that we live in for the better. David Cameron, Prime Minister Industry-informed courses image taken from a recent consultation event with over 50 senior stakeholders from the engineering sector. There is a serious shortage of engineers in the UK. Unless we create a new generation of engineers we ll struggle to keep ahead of the competition. Vince Cable, Politician and former Business

5 08 09 FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU Our extensive range of engineering and construction courses means that you can choose from a diverse range of engineering specialisms: from existing courses in disciplines such as mechanical, motorsports, energy, fire safety, electronics and robotics, and building services, through to new courses in exciting fields such as aerospace, civil, and oil and gas safety engineering. Our course provision includes the option to undertake a four-year integrated masters degree, designed to fully meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer. If you are interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of the discipline, you can carry on into a career in research and teaching, including a variety of specialist postgraduate degrees at FOUNDATION ENTRY ROUTE WORRIED ABOUT MEETING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? HAVE NON-STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS? STARTING AS A MATURE STUDENT? START YOUR DEGREE WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR. With Foundation Entry routes to all our engineering degree courses, you can start on a pathway to a successful engineering career no matter what your background. We offer four (BEng/BSc) or five year (MEng) degrees in all our specialist engineering routes starting with a foundation entry year, available to all students who demonstrate potential but do not hold the standard qualifications. Foundation Entry provides an excellent introduction, helping you to gain the knowledge, study skills and confidence to really succeed throughout the rest of your course. The additional study year is an integral part of your degree. For more information about the Foundation Year or your eligibility to study via this route, visit UCLan or get in touch for more advice Hear from Aaron Derbyshire who progressed through the Foundation Entry route at UCLan BEng Electronic Engineering: I really enjoyed the shared passion and dedication of the lecturers in delivering material, as well as the open environment they created which allowed me to progress to where I am today. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To help inform your choices, the table below provides a basic guide to the subjects you would be expected to have taken to progress to the different engineering areas at UCLan. For more detailed information on each of the course entry requirements, including grades please check out the website: MECHANICAL/ AEROSPACE ELECTRONIC/ ENERGY CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION FIRE Civil Engineering Construction and Fire Safety Eng Fire and BEng/MEng Surveying, all courses (BEng/MEng) Leadership Studies A-LEVEL Maths, and Maths, and Maths, and SUBJECT Physics, and Physics or Maths No specific Physics or No specific REQUIREMENTS STEM subject STEM subject subject required, STEM subject subject related subject required, BTEC EXTENDED Including Including Including preferred Including related subject DIPLOMA Maths Maths Maths Maths preferred modules modules modules modules

6 10 11 AEROSPACE ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL Electronic and robotics engineers are involved in the design, development and testing of electronic and robotic systems. For electronic engineers this could include anything from the latest Google Glass system to medical scanners, while robotics engineers would create robots and robotic systems that are able to complete jobs that humans can t. Professionals in this area need to be creative and able to think outside of the box. They need strong mathematical and computer science skills and should work well as part of a team. It is likely that your work will be project based so you will need to be flexible in order to find new roles at the end of each project. There are a wide range of career opportunities within this area. Within the electronics industry you could work for robotics, digital technology, automotive, telecommunications, electronics consultancies and electronic equipment manufacturers. Aerospace engineers, design, test and maintain flying vehicles, including aircraft, spacecraft and missiles, as well as supervising the manufacture of these products. They must ensure that aircraft meet safety and environment regulations and that they are competitive in terms of cost and fuel efficiency. Aerospace engineering also develops new technologies for use in aviation and space exploration and engineers often specialise in areas such as structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, and production methods. The profession demands a technical aptitude and you will need strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail. To study aerospace engineering it is important that you have taken A Levels in physics, maths and one other STEM subject or their equivalent qualifications. Due to the broad nature of aerospace engineering, graduates will be prepared to work in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. AEROSPACE If you re fascinated by aircraft, spacecraft and related technologies then this course is for you. You ll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computeraided design. And you ll apply this to the analysis and design of flying vehicles. You ll work with a range of vehicles and use different types for design, analysis, simulation and test. You ll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications. In addition, you will learn the principles of flight testing and will have the option to undertake pilot studies. Our courses have been designed to comply with the educational requirements published by the UK Engineering Council, the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Take your place in the expanding and dynamic world of electronics on this accredited, respected course. You ll learn the fundamental principles of electronic engineering and the programming skills necessary for modern embedded system design - all while developing an understanding of current practice in electronic system design, including microcontrollers and FPGAs, signal analysis and conditioning, and interfacing and communications. You can tailor your study to include various specialist topics according to your interests and ambitions - and when you graduate, you ll have the skills and confidence you need to succeed as a modern graduate electronic engineer in industry. ROBOTICS This course will help you develop skills in both electronic and mechanical engineering and prepare you for a truly fascinating, rewarding career. Drawing on knowledge from all the necessary strands of engineering, you ll develop robotic and mechatronic systems for a range of applications, including modern manufacturing, aerospace and the nuclear industry. While you ll graduate with a wide skills base, emphasis is placed on complex systems for teleoperated, semi-autonomous and autonomous robots, and incorporates aspects of sensing, control theory, computational intelligence and computing. As well as hands-on technical skills, you ll develop the critical decision-making, creative thinking and problem solving skills you ll need to succeed.

7 12 13 MECHANICAL & MAINTENANCE Mechanical engineering focuses on the analysis, design and maintenance of anything that moves. Due to the range of skills required and the breadth of areas these skills can be applied to, it is considered one of the most diverse aspects within engineering. First and foremost, mechanical engineers need to be able to take a product from concept to launch. In order to achieve this they must be able to design products which are functional and can work in the environment in which they will exist; and determine the best way to manufacture a product and ensure it will work without failure. These skills can be applied to almost anything which is why mechanical engineers can find work in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, automotive, energy, railway, sport and MOTORSPORTS Get ready for a thrilling career working on some of the most technically advanced vehicles in the world. This accredited course gives you the hands-on experience you need to progress to the highest levels in the motorsports and engineering industry. The design and build of a Formula Student race-car is a key part of the curriculum - you ll work as part of a student-led group competing in an international competition at Silverstone, renowned as a testing ground for the next generation of world-class engineers. You ll be encouraged to join our Motorsports Club, where you ll work on Formula Ford race-car - this course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight racing and engineering professionals. MECHANICAL If you love taking things apart to see how they work, as a mechanical engineer, you ll use your knowledge of fundamental engineering principles like mechanics, materials, thermo-fluids and computer-aided design to analyse and design objects and systems with motion. You will develop your creative abilities and our practical teaching will give you an understanding of engineering science. Alongside this you ll also gain transferable skills in user needs, business plan development and social, legal and professional ethics considerations. A final year group project will improve your teamworking skills, which are highly valued in industry. COMPUTER AIDED Develop the core knowledge and skills you need to thoroughly understand modern engineering processes on this long-standing and dual accredited course. Our engineers graduate with the ability to skilfully apply their engineering experience to the research, design and development, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of high technology products, systems and services. The course includes advanced, industry-standard CAE techniques for design, manufacture and production, supported by all the appropriate engineering science and knowledge. You ll leave with an appreciation of the role of the engineer in industrial wealth creation and society as a whole - and the skills you need for a rewarding career. BEng (Hons) MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE (TOP UP) Improve your foundation degree or HND in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering and move into a role with more responsibility and better prospects - not to mention higher earning potential. As a graduate, you ll have the knowledge you need to use technological principles to solve engineering problems, generating innovative solutions to challenging issues in fields like maintenance, precision technologies, machine diagnostics, engineering management, and technology specification. You ll have access to arguably one of the best undergraduate laboratories of this type in the country, a close link with a vibrant, research-active community and you ll be studying on a course that has proven track record of graduate employment.

8 14 15 ENERGY FIRE Fire engineers ensure that safety regulations are in place to reduce the risk and minimise the effect of fires. They are required to understand the characteristics of fire; how they originate, spread and how to control this through the use of computer modelling; and assess the effects on buildings, city spaces and transportation and how fires can be detected and extinguished. If you choose to work within the energy engineering sector your primary aim will be to produce sources of energy. This could mean drilling for oil and gas or designing and constructing power plants which use clean energy such as wind and solar power. Energy engineers have a varied workload and they can fulfil a number of roles, such as designing and testing machinery, developing ways of improving existing processes, and converting, transmitting and supplying useful energy to meet our needs for electricity. OIL AND GAS SAFETY If you are aiming for a senior role in safety engineering in the oil and gas industry, this course is for you. Our innovative and intellectually stimulating course has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies like the Energy Institute, Institute of Fire Engineers and Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and is underpinned by pioneering research in the Centre for Fire and Hazards Science. We are a recognised centre of excellence for safety engineering and fire and safety engineering. You will benefit from our dedicated fire and safety engineering laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for small and intermediate scale facilities. You will get the chance to work with oil and gas engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your employability when you graduate. Professionals working in this sector have an interest in science, technology and the environment and will be able to solve problems, manage projects and have good communication skills. The energy industry is growing and the diverse nature of the profession means you will have the opportunity to work in different areas and expand your skills. Many industries employ energy engineers and you could find yourself working for fuel production companies, manufacturing companies and government departments. There is also potential to work within the motor industry, chemical engineering and for energy agencies, large charities, energy partnerships and consultancies. BEng / MEng (Hons) ENERGY The future security of our energy supply is one of the most pressing issues society faces today. This course prepares future energy engineers for the challenge. It s your chance to get real-life practical industrial experience in this rapidly-growing field, and work your way towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. With the support of our highly skilled teaching staff, you ll gain the contemporary technical design, power generation and operations skills you need to increase energy efficiency and further develop renewable sources of energy. This course is firmly industry-led, meaning you ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to engineer a sustainable future. As a fire engineer you'll have the opportunity to work within a variety of roles. You could work with architects to ensure building fire protection and develop escape routes; or as a fire investigator, to determine the causes and effects of a fire and fire damage. Fire and Rescue Services professionals need to be able to think and stay calm while working in a stressful environment and should work well within a team. Strong leadership is highly valued and the UK Fire and Rescue Service desires forward-thinking individuals, who have the potential to succeed as the managers and leaders of the future. If you work within the Fire and Rescue Services you could be responsible for responding to emergency situations, you will be required to enforce fire safety legislation and to reduce the risk of fire causing death, serious injury and property related losses to the community. The wide ranging nature of the career means you will have global opportunity to work within the areas of science and technology, law, management, or alternatively conducting scientific research. FIRE If you re aiming for a senior role in fire safety, this is the course for you. This course is very practical and focuses on fire in the context of buildings and infrastructure, the technology for predicting fires and designs for fire safety. Fire and fire safety are key issues in building, infrastructure design and high hazard industries - this programme was developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies and because of our established research base, the content is current and highly relevant. The application of fire engineering in the real world is multidisciplinary, and so is this course - you ll carry out project work, liaising between fire engineers and other members of the design and management teams. This course is accredited by the Energy Institute and Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning, and is also accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers as a Recognised Educational Programme (with academic exemption) for Member Grade (MIFireE). Also available: FdSc FIRE SAFETY BSc (Hons) FIRE SAFETY (MANAGEMENT) (TOP-UP) BSc (Hons) FIRE SAFETY () (TOP-UP) BSc (Hons) FIRE AND LEADERSHIP STUDIES This extremely popular dual accredited course - the result of a unique, pioneering collaboration with the fire and rescue services - is designed to recruit bright talent into the services and help fast track you into senior positions. It combines academic study with practical hands-on training in fire service operations and covers leadership; risk management; rescue operations; fire science, safety, and investigation; human resource, business and management practice. Recent course improvements include breathing apparatus, road traffic accident rescue technician training and trauma care. The course delivers a unique combination of theoretical science and hands-on practical and leadership skills. If you re ultimately looking for a rewarding career in local authority fire and rescue services, this course will give you a head start on other applicants. Accredited by the Energy Institute, on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer, and is also accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers as a Recognised Educational Programme (with academic exemption) for Member Grade (MIFireE).

9 16 17 Civil engineers and construction professionals help shape the world around us and how we connect with each other, helping make lasting positive improvements to society as a whole and our quality of life. They are responsible for the physical structure of society - from transport systems to public services, major structure to iconic building and stadia. Civil engineers have been at the forefront of innovation and creativity to meet the ever-changing needs of mankind, whilst propagating the establishment of a safe and fit for purpose built environment. The construction sector is seeing significant recent growth - anticipated to grow in the UK by 22% to and with a recognised skills shortage provides significant opportunities for construction professionals. As a civil engineer you will become a part of a dynamic, fast growing industry with the potential to develop your career across the globe. You will have alternative routes to gain employment in a range of engineering disciplines, within either the broad area of civil engineering or specialist disciplines such as a structural engineer, transportation engineer, environmental engineer, or engineering hydrologist. CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION A CENTURY OF TEACHING CONSTRUCTION-RELATED SUBJECTS IN THE BUILT CIVIL BEng (Hons) BUILDING SERVICES AND SUSTAINABLE BSc (Hons) BUILDING SURVEYING BSc (Hons) QUANTITY SURVEYING BSc (Hons) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Our courses meet an ever-growing demand for graduates capable of understanding complex changes in the natural and built environment on issues of climate change, disaster relief and new ways of solving energy problems. The civil engineering course will prepare you for future challenges, by addressing the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles using the latest teaching tools and techniques. You will be immersed and engaged in the concepts and applications of the building blocks of civil engineering within a university with over a century of teaching construction-related subjects in the built environment. Learn how to apply modern, sustainable and energy-efficient engineering systems in built environments on a course that is well-respected by industry in the UK and beyond. You ll graduate with the ability to analyse, evaluate and ultimately solve problems associated with the built environment and building services engineering after studying areas including engineering services systems, controls and plant, energy efficiency and sustainable design, and project, resource and energy management. This course is dual accredited by CIBSE and the EI, preparing you to gain Chartered Engineering (CEng) status. Graduates have very promising career prospects finding careers in consultancy, design, contracting, project management and maintenance, team leading, and research and development with local authorities, manufacturers and equipment suppliers. Develop the analytical and intellectual skills you need for a successful career in surveying on this hands-on RICS / CIOB accredited course. Our stimulating, problem-solving approach engages you with the whole building surveying process, and not by simply sitting in a classroom with text books - you will spend time out and about in the local environment and on construction sites, gaining real world experience of the industry. Assessment of your work is balanced between the academic requirement of a degree and the practical nature of your chosen career - so, rather than write academic essays, you will be expected to produce reports and undertake projects based on real-life scenarios. Quantity Surveyors, with their strong commercial and contractual bias, are the financial services of the construction industry - the kind of position that suits problem-solvers with analytical minds. On this dual accredited course you will follow a broad and rigorous programme of study, picking up a thorough understanding of the fundamentals, principles and applications of construction technology, management and economics. Furthermore you will explore the legal framework within which construction contracts are administered. You will graduate in the knowledge that you have a thorough understanding of your chosen profession, and ready to progress to Chartered status. The project manager can make or break a construction project. This fully accredited degree will give you the professional grounding in construction you need to be a manager that delivers success. It is made up of an exciting mix of subjects that encourages innovation and an understanding of the quality management systems and design principles that are essential to a project manager. You will learn how to manage and coordinate construction project activities, how to optimise the commercial outcome of construction contracts and how to ensure legislative compliance. How are our workplaces constructed and managed? How do legal and economic constraints impact on our built environment? Explore all this and more on this fascinating degree course. Facilities Managers co-ordinate all the services within a building, from its construction to ICT systems, workspaces and energy efficiency. Our degree has been restructured to keep pace with a changing and progressive construction industry, and to meet the new demands this places on the Facilities Manager as they take responsibility for a broader spectrum of sustainable facilities.

10 18 19 YOU COULD BE GAINING A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE The motorsport engineering course is exciting. You get hands-on experience working with racing cars, modules based on motorsports, great lectures and access to fantastic resources - so you re well prepared for the future. Oliver Taylor, Motorsport Engineering FORMULA STUDENTS As a UCLan Engineering student you will be provided with a range of exciting, hands-on experiences including live projects and extra-curricular activities, as well as both global and research opportunities. We ll ensure you develop the practical engineering skills needed to get noticed by employers. The extra opportunities available at UCLan are very important as they cement much of the theoretical learning. They are the primary things that interviewers wanted to discuss when I was looking for my current job. Phil Franklin, Motorsports graduate Each year, many first year engineering students take part in a challenge, designed to introduce you to your course and helping you get to know other students across the engineering courses. The 2014 challenge required students to work in teams to design and build a full-size engine driven go-kart and develop electronic solutions for testing the kart on the university rolling road. With the introduction of Aerospace Engineering at the University, the 2015 challenge will focus around flight. CHALLENGE ECO CAR MARATHON Our main aim was to reduce the rolling resistance. This car was a more aerodynamic shape and the bigger wheels helped us as well with inertia. James Dilkes, Engineering student Each year a team of UCLan engineering students take part in the Shell Eco-Marathon Europe competition. They are challenged is to design and build the most fuel efficient car, with results based on the miles per gallon of each entrant. Students develop the purpose-built machines under the guidance and tuition of engineering lecturers, to then compete against over 200 universities from across Europe. Formula Student is a competition to encourage brilliant young engineers from across the globe to improve their practical skills and get ready to play their part in the vibrant worldwide engineering community. Run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it s the world s largest student motorsport event and challenges student engineers to design, build and race a single seat racing car in one year. UCLan s team, comprising of Motorsports Engineering students, competed against over 60 teams from UK universities, as well as teams from across the globe. UCLan Statistics: Shell Eco Marathon Germany mpg Shell Eco Marathon Germany mpg Shell Eco Marathon Rotterdam mpg Shell Eco Marathon Rotterdam mpg In 2015 the student fuel efficiency car broke last year s record managing 1238 miles per gallon, finishing 19th overall in class, and making them Top 20 in Europe the highest ranking UK team entrant. Everything has been designed and manufactured in-house by students so it was great for them to get it out on the track to compete. We ve learned that the car can do even better in the future and there is plenty of scope in making modifications to the engine and shedding weight from the car by making components from carbon fibre, this will be the main focus for next year s competition. Tony Broad, Senior Engineering lecturer RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS We believe that the research activities of We can t thank the University our staff enrich your learning experience. enough for the support they ve given us. To be able to go to America to All of our courses are shaped by researchinformed teaching, and we offer bursaried attend this conference is work with NASA, then fly out to internship programmes, supervised by phenomenal. We re all thinking research-active staff, enhancing a variety of about our future employment so to academic and employability skills, leading have this on our CVs is a real boost. to some fantastic outputs including Robert McLaughlin, presentations at conferences, journal Summer internship at NASA articles, new research projects and more. INNOVATION CLUB You will have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and work with diverse groups of students and staff on innovative projects.

11 20 21 EMPLOYABILITY UCLan Engineering has impressive design, test, and manufacturing facilities and dedicated research and teaching laboratories. You ll have access to modern computer facilities and specialist laboratories, and learn how to use state-of-the-art engineering software including Solid Works, Ansys, MatLab and Excel. Senior UCLan engineering academic staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Chartered Engineers (CEng) with real-world industrial experience. UCLan practices research informed teaching, and the course team includes reviewers and editors with IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis and other publishers. They contribute to industrial and professional advisory panels and help write international engineering standards. Whichever course you chose you will benefit from world class facilities and resources. It might seem strange to think about employability when you haven t yet embarked on your degree course! However, our students consistently tell us that this is one of the things they value most from the UCLan experience. All our courses are designed with employability in mind. This means that you will be given the opportunity to develop skills which employers value as part of the academic study of your chosen subject. Where appropriate our courses are accredited by professional bodies. When you join us you will be starting a career not just a degree! Engineering graduates are in greater demand than ever. Due to the broad and very diverse nature of engineering, a variety of career options are available to you, including roles in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, manufacturing, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research development. If you re interested in the applied scientific and mathematical aspects of the discipline, you can carry on into a career in research and The engineering sector employs 5.4 million people across 542,440 engineering companies in the UK. Engineering is crucial to the UK economy, contributing 1.06 trillion in turnover, or 24% of the turnover for all businesses. Engineering UK EXPERTS IN THE FIELD WORK PLACEMENTS What I enjoyed most about the course was the wide range of lecturers who teach the programme, many of whom are experts in the field. They were always on hand to offer career advice and guidance. Upon learning about my First Class degree, I felt a mixture of emotion, excitement, and sadness as I will miss university. Zoe Nicholls, Surveying graduate Staff and lecturers on the course were passionate about the course and many had real world industrial experience. Andy Lewis, Motorsports Engineering You ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industrial placement before your final year. This is an excellent chance for you to develop your practical skills and consolidate your learning, which is assessed by portfolio as part of the module. You will be responsible for arranging the placement, but will benefit from our industry links, as well as our application and interview skill training. The invaluable industry experience will also be of great benefit when you return to UCLan as well as giving you a significant advantage in your early career development. Successfully completion of the placement will be recognised in your degree award title. My proudest moment was working on a project where we took a product to mass production. Since the placement finished I have continued to work for the company on a part-time basis and I ve also been offered a full-time position, which I ll start once I graduate. Jay Cunliffe BEng (Hons) Computer Aided Engineering

12 22 23 INSPIRING A GENERATION Our new Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) aims to close the skills gap by inspiring a generation producing an increase of 500 locally trained graduates per year, in areas such as aerospace, mechanical and oil and gas safety engineering. What does this mean for you? Working as an electrician before starting at UCLan, BEng (Hons) Building Services and Sustainable Engineering student, Ben Cooper saw a career in engineering as his next natural step. Electing to study part-time at UCLan, Ben has been able to continue working for Chris Bowker Limited which has resulted in Ben being involved in a number of large projects, with his dissertation being inspired by work he has overseen. My dissertation is focused on the performance of installed ground source heat pumps, and decarbonising heat energy, in the UK. I have visited two sites already, and am looking forward to getting involved in a larger project with some promising data. It s an exciting time to be a building services engineer! It s fair to say that Ben Cooper has thoroughly enjoyed his five years at UCLan. BEN COOPER BEng (Hons) Building Services and Sustainable Engineering The university s facilities are tailored to your learning experience. I ve received endless support throughout the course and have developed new friendships along the way. My opportunities within the building services and engineering industry have reached a new level. NIC GASKELL MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng Mechanical Engineering student Nic Gaskell values the strong links UCLan has with industry. There s a LOT of industry link-in and actual practical experience on offer at UCLan. Even more so than a lot of the top universities where it s mostly theory. The engineering lecturers have all been there and done it and you can see that in their An expanded engineering school with the capacity to accommodate increased number of undergraduate students. An increase in applied, industry relevant research, meaning teaching is always up-to- date. Developing strong links with local companies, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and testing facilities. An increase in the number of graduate engineers each year in Lancashire, providing North West employers with a source of locally trained new graduates, resulting in employment generation in the area. An increase in the number of young people and, in particular the proportion of females, choosing to take up engineering at university. Our UCLan Experience... SHAHAD AL-BARAKAT BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering I chose to study engineering because of my love for solving puzzles and equations. I believe that engineers play a large role at developing the world that we live in to create a better future. I also enjoy the diversity of the people on my course. Shahad also welcomes the support and advice provided by UCLan. There's a lot of teaching and support within the university itself, we even have online logins where we could book appointments with our lecturers whenever we wish, pick a time and date and have one-to-one sessions with them concerning your course. Before going to University Nic primarily worked alone on projects, however the course has opened his eyes to the importance of working alongside your peers to achieve your goals. I have certainly gained better people skills. I ve always preferred working on my own, but being put into groups fairly frequently has helped me work better with a group of people to solve things Nick added. With Nic only part way through his studies, he s hoping to get a chance to work at the UCLan Engineering Innovation Centre, which opens in 2018/19, and lists it as one of the main reasons why he thinks anyone interested in a career in Engineering should study at UCLan. The fact that there s a lot of investment recently into engineering at UCLan (EIC) really shows that they value the subject. I haven t seen many other universities invest so much at once into engineering.

13 24 ATHENA SWAN UCLan has been awarded a prestigious educational chartermark for its commitment to women in specialist subject areas. In its first attempt, UCLan has been recognised in the Bronze Institution category of the ECU Athena SWAN award. I wouldn t be where I am today without my time at UCLan. They gave me the skills and knowledge required to compete in a highly competitive industry. Callum Craw, BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering graduate 2008 The skills I developed from my course and my knowledge and further understanding of my duties have helped me to hit the ground running straight away. Kyran Chana, BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (now titled Quantity Surveying) graduate 2011 My greatest achievement since graduation is that I have created my own company with a partner - we are in seven countries already! Francisco Dominguez Roman, UCLan graduate 2002, BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Self-employed Managing Director Without my degree I couldn't have had the same life experiences and doubt that I would have left the north of England. With it, I have worked in countries across the world, including the USA and the Far East and many places in between. Gary Beck, BSc (Hons) Electronics graduate 1994 I see UCLan as a key part of my development. Without it I wouldn t have the knowledge I needed to progress my career path, been exposed to the real world motorsport situations and met the people I work with or gained the skills I now have. Andy Lewis, BEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering graduate 2009 Aerodynamicist, Williams F1 Gain as much experience as you can while you re studying as this is what employers will look for to set you apart from other applicants. Your qualification is important, but employers also need the right personalities and attributes when employing staff. Peter Crolla, BEng (Hons) Motorsports Operations graduate 2004 The final year of my course was really tough. It was all worth it though. I achieved a First in my degree, and as a result was promoted at work. I ve really enjoyed my university experience. I had a great relationship with my tutors who were really supportive and encouraged me all the way. Sarah Holmes, Surveying graduate 2011 I was made up to get a first. I d always wanted to work in engineering and my degree results have given me that chance. Defence engineering allowed me to combine my marine engineering experience with the theoretical knowledge gained at UCLan and BAE provided this opportunity. Max Taylorson, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Maintenance Engineering graduate 2014 BAE Systems graduate scheme Had it have not been for enjoying my studies during my building surveying degree and for graduating with a good degree from a well-respected programme of study at UCLan I would not be in the position I currently am with my career. When I look back to prior UCLan when I was originally choosing which course to study, one of my aims was to combine the elements I was interested in that would give me a career I would be passionate about. Well, I can truly say that has been achieved! Samantha Davis BSc (Hons) Building Surveying graduate 2002

14 26 27 MEET ONE OF OUR GRADUATES THE UCLAN EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE... REBECCA SMITH, 2014 graduate BEng (Hons) Robotics Engineering It was a conversation with a family friend which convinced Rebecca that a career in engineering would be for her. Originally coming to UCLan to study Electrical Engineering, she enjoyed the optional Robotics modules so much that she decided to switch courses and pursue a degree in Robotics Engineering a course fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. My lecturers were fantastic, they worked their socks off, and without them working as hard as they did, my degree wouldn t have the accreditation, meaning I wouldn t be where I am now. I remember one of my first assignments was racing a robot around a maze. Everyone thought I was crazy when I was telling them, but it genuinely happened! The aim was to create a program to control the robot and to put it to the test we used the maze to see whose program worked the best. Rebecca who graduated with a First Class degree Is now a Field Engineer at UK Power Networks. Her main role is to carry out repairs to the low voltage (LV) electricity network in Central London, which includes planned and reactive repairs to home and businesses and minimising the chance of them losing supplies again. However, there are other roles that she is expected to fulfil. I have other roles that include helping with the yearly quota of maintenance and upgrades by organising the replacement of aged, faulty or poor condition equipment and installing new equipment for the continued upgrade of the electricity network, Rebecca said. I am fully authorised on the LV network, being allowed to put myself to work without supervision, however I am still in training for HV (high voltage) authorisation. Her high level of work has not gone unnoticed with Rebecca recently reaching the final stages of the Women in Construction Awards Unfortunately she lost out to an engineer who had been in the industry for ten years, however to reach the finals is something Rebecca should be elated with at such a young age. Rebecca says she finds her career in engineering incredibly rewarding. There s nothing like the good feeling you get when someone comes out and genuinely thanks you for getting their electricity back on as quickly as you can. Seeing my portfolio of completed jobs slowly increase makes me feel like I m contributing to the company and doing something useful, and to me there really isn t any greater achievement. WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Preston is one of the greenest cities in the country, with over two-thirds of its area being either rural or green open spaces Preston awarded safe city status for nights out WE ARE RANKED IN THE TOP 3.7% OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD We re investing serious money in your education with our multi-million pound Campus Masterplan FREE SPORTS MEMBERSHIP TO OUR 13M SIR TOM FINNEY SPORTS CENTRE ON CAMPUS Compact city centre campus - shops, bars and restaurants on your doorstep Our Students Union has over 100 clubs and societies - you can even form your own! ONLY A 25-MINUTE DRIVE TO THE BEACH AND BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BLACKPOOL TEAM UCLAN IS THE HOME TO OVER 50 STUDENT SPORT Rebecca Smith outside Number 10 FANTASTIC LIBRARY FACILITIES AVAILABLE 24/7 DURING TERM TIME Preston is the best place to live and work in the North West according to the Good Growth for Cities Index