Taster Courses and Events
Virtual Open Events
We will be running a series of open evenings aimed at providing information about our subject areas and an opportunity for prospective students to ask questions. These events will comprise a short talk given by one of our academics followed by an open Q&A session.
Tuesday 17th November 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Aerospace Engineering
Thursday 19th November 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Biomedical Engineering
Wednesday 25th November 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Chemical Engineering
Tuesday 1st December 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Design Innovation and Creative Engineering
Thursday 3rd December 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Materials Science and Engineering
Wednesday 9th December 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Mechanical and Sustainable Energy Engineering
Wednesday 16th December 2020 - 5pm - 6pm
Robotics Engineering
Tuesday 12th January 2021 - 5pm - 6pm
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Inspire for girls 
The aim of this three day non-residential Inspire course is to equip female year 11 students with the skills that will allow them to have an advantage upon entry into sixth form. Students will be encouraged to work in teams which will naturally build upon their existing communication skills. During this three day course students will participate in a group research project, experience a university style lecture and explore different engineering disciplines whilst taking part in engineering based activities.
Visit the EDT website for more information and to apply
Taster Courses
Our taster courses are suitable for students who are studying Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry at A level and are thinking about studying the relevant degree programmes at university.
The taster courses are designed to give you an idea of what it would be like to study in the School of Engineering and Materials Science, whilst finding out a bit more about the course. You will have the opportunity to talk to some of our current students and academics.