Engineering Science

Engineering is vital to everyday life; it shapes the world in which we live and its future. Engineers play key roles in meeting the needs of society in fields which include climate change, medicine, IT and transport. Our society needs more engineers, and more young people with an informed view of engineering. The Course provides a broad introduction to engineering. Because of its focus on developing transferable skills, it will be of value to many learners, and particularly beneficial to learners considering a career in engineering, or one of its many branches.

The aims of the Course are to enable learners to:

• apply knowledge and understanding of basic engineering facts and ideas

• understand the relationships between engineering, mathematics and science

• apply skills in analysis, design, construction and evaluation to a range of straightforward engineering problems 

• communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely using appropriate terminology  

• develop an understanding of the role and impact of engineering in changing and influencing our environment and society

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The Course develops a number of pervasive and integrative themes, including the systems approach, energy and sustainability. These are used to explore varied engineering systems through simulation, practical projects and investigative tasks in a range of contexts.