Engineering
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What's this career sector about?
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Comparing engineering degree courses
Once you know which engineering discipline you want to study at university, it's time to think about factors such as the level of qualification you’d like to leave with and the course structure that would suit you best.
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Engineering degree discipline choices
Trying to choose which engineering discipline to study at university? Find out about the different degrees available, how your choice relates to your future career and what the best bets are if you want to keep your career options open.
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Would engineering suit me?
Find out the sorts of skills you need to be a good engineer and whether you would enjoy working in the industry.
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How to get into engineering
Find out about routes into an engineering career – whether or not you want to go to university – and the grades you’ll need.
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Salaries in engineering
Find out about engineering salaries for higher apprentices and graduates, and how much you might earn later as a more experienced engineer.
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Types of jobs engineers can do
As an engineer you could help design and build just about anything. Find out about the industries you could work in, the different engineering disciplines you could study and the roles you could play in a project.
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My engineering sponsored degree
Niamh doesn't feel like she is missing out on the university experience as she works and studies side by side with other school leavers. She will gain an engineering degree.
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Engineering personal statements
If you're gearing up to write your engineering personal statement, here are our tips on how to write a first-class personal statement that is connected to the engineering degree you're applying to.
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My engineering degree appreticeship
Shannon Lynch is a degree apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover. Here she discusses her experiences.
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Sponsorship for engineering degrees
Sponsorship offers financial support and a first step on the career ladder.
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Engineering job options at 18
Want to become an engineer? Keen to start work after your A levels or Scottish Highers? Your main option is a higher apprenticeship, which combines work with further study – sometimes even to degree level.
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