Course certificate Mechanical Engineering

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Practical Course
Cardiff University
Robbie, November 2006

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

This was a very practical course. There were a lot of visits to the workshop during the first year and this helped me understand the principles of Industrial Machines such as the Lathe. From the second year, there were several industrial visits. My most memorable was the visit to British Steel Plant (by then already known as Corus, I think!) at Port Talbot. There was also emphasis on the business context of engineering. Law and Accountancy were also thrown in. This has helped me a great deal in my current job. Not only am I competent to handle the engineering aspects of my job, I also help the commercial department in adjudicating tenders in regard to cost and legal implications. The Mechanical Engineering Department was constantly ranked in the top five when I was there and thus there were a lot of employment opportunities in Engineering for those that chose to pursue Engineering as their profession. My department was only two minutes walk from my Student Accommodation. And the City Centre was a stone throw away from my Department. Cardiff is a lively and elegant cosmopolitan. It has the excitement of a vibrant city and tranquility of the nearby cost and countryside. The Millennium Stadium is right in the city centre for all sports fans. The Welsh are some of the most passionate supporters anywhere in the world especially when International Rugby is being played!

Student facilities *****

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Social life *****

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Great all round experience
University Of Leicester
Andrew, March 2007

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

Engineering at Leicester has been a really worthwhile experience so far. I came expecting to learn all the boring engineery stuff - and I have, but I've go so much more out of it. Most of all, I used to hate public speaking and writing. Leicester University has given me so many options to improve my skills, and now when I go to an interview, I look forward to giving a presentation 'cos I know I can do it. Easy marks. The top jobs don't care what university you're from. They have such a detailed application process so being able to give a good presentation or write a 250 word description of your proudest achievement is much more important. Leicester has given me a very enjoyable experience and put me in a position to go as high as anybody from any other university.

Student facilities *****

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Social life *****

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Fantastic inspiring course
Imperial College London
Tai, August 2007

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

This is a hard complex course to do. It is the kind of course where you have to love the subject in order to justify the amount of work you will have to put in. The uni has one of the best engineering courses I have seen adn I amv. glad to be here.

Student facilities *****

100% on the resource forefront the college has everything we need and the option to stay out of class and in the workshop and use the equipment

Social life *****

Very good social life here, students are all friendly. Lots of friends made
marvellous course
Imperial College London
Adam, August 2007

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

A very interesting and enjoyable course with many highly qualified and gifted tutors

Student facilities *****

Top line facilities and very easy to gain access. The library is very extensive and yet to fail me.

Social life *****

Quite sociable and lots of events for good socialising opportunities
Modern course
Imperial College London
Rollo , August 2007

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

Very hard but professional and rewarding course. Staff are highly knowledgeable and provide an excellent service

Student facilities *****

/Very good, modern and up to date

Social life *****

Friendly atmosphere, easy place to socialise
Mechanical engineering at Bristol
University Of Bristol
Andrew, September 2007

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

Bristol is ranked as one of the top universities in the UK for engineering and unsurprisingly this means the the mech eng course is very demanding. The timetable for the first 2 years is pretty much 9-5 mon-fri, which may be a shock to any students expecting to have free afternoons watching countdown! By 3rd and 4th year the timetable is a lot more open due to the project work which you do at your own pace. Personally I found the last 2 years to be the most enjoyable, since you can work when you feel most up to it rather than having to go in for 9-5 every day. In terms of the course content, it is very much theory-based with practical work (mostly lab coursework) only accounting for a small portion of the overall mark. In this way engineering at Bristol is similar to Oxbridge, Imperial etc. While this should suit most undergrads who are capable at maths, those who choose engineering as a career because the enjoy the "hands on" aspect may wish to look at other universities.

Student facilities ****

There are two engineering buildings, Queen's and MVB. The former is a fairly old (but recently refurbished with much needed central heating!) but has a lot a very advanced facilities, in particular the new BLADE dynamics lab. The latter is much newer and houses most of the computer labs where the PC-based lab classes take place and is usually the best place to check e-mails (it has wireless internet throughout).

Social life *****

Anybody choosing mechanical engineering should be warned that is perenially has one of the worst male:female ratios going! However, I found this not to be too much of a problem since you meet so many people outside of the class during first year when housed in residential halls. Bristol itself is an excellent student town as it has a great nightlife and all the amenities you could need. An added bonus is that Bristol Uni's precinct is right in the heart of the city, next to numerous bars, restaurants and cafes. This helps create a real buzz in the student area, especially during term-time. The only downside to the location of the uni is that the surrounding residential areas (where undergrads typically rent flats in years 2-4) are so nice they happen to be some the most expensive places in the city. In Clifton, Redland and Cotham (the areas within waaking distance of uni) you can expect to pay over �300 per month in a shared flat. There are much cheaper areas of course, but these will probably require a bike or bus ride.
Excellent.
Imperial College London
Anon, April 2008

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

Practical, knowledgeable, useful.

Student facilities *****

Very good.

Social life *****

More men than women. Good to know people from all over the world. Stressful work though.
Engineering @ Alliance Learning
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 2 (EAL)
Alliance Learning
jamie, May 2008

Overall rating *****

Course content *****

The course is relaxed however you get loads of work done because no one is stress and shouting. The teachers are experienced and very helpful like all other staff.

Student facilities *****

All good

Social life *****

Everyone there is all in there for similar things so nobody feels left out. There isn't many women who tak epart in this course.
A broad grounding for lots of Engineering jobs
University Of Edinburgh
Camilla, August 2007

Overall rating ****

Course content ****

The teaching is good, but variable. When I was there it was much stronger in the Electrical department, on the whole. The pace depends on the specific modules and these change from year to year. Some of the lecturers are great. The degree itself is a really good grounding in a broad range of engineering, with Mechanical and Electrical aspects often complimenting each other.

Student facilities ***

Clasrooms vary and the IT facilities are constantly improving. It's a mix of different buildings, ranging from the purpose built stone building to the prefab hut and some ultra-modern buildings. Money tends to be spent more on providing good practical facilities for labs.

Social life ****

The E&M degree is really just a particular selection of modules, so class sizes vary a lot from year to year (there were 3 of us by the time we got to graduation). However, there are normally between 10 and 50 people on each module, depending on the year of study and what the module is, so you aren't forced to like the other E&Ms, but you do tend to get to know them really well. The atmosphere on the course varies with the lecturer, but in general you are treated as an individual, and this feeling definitely increases towards the end of the course. As with most engineering courses women are in the minority, but it's never a problem and not really noticeable until you go clubbing! There's plenty of socialising in the King's Buildings bar, and we've kept in touch.
Bristol Mash Up
University Of Bristol
Edward, September 2007

Overall rating ****

Course content ****

Very relevant for todays modern engineer. Especially the design and manufacture courses. Very difficult and challenging but there is plenty of support for the students.

Student facilities *****

Good lecture theatres, great labs and loads of IT facilities.

Social life *****

I had good course mates, and very good university friends. The classes were large but we did have small tutorials good to catch up and ask any questions you may have had. The university is great for socailising. I will always remember the canteen ladies!!
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
College Of North West London
Aziz, November 2007

Overall rating ****

Course content ****

The course was well thought out and this helped to aid learning.

Student facilities *****

The resources were excellent for this course. The atmosphere was great and we all wanted to learn.

Social life ****

The other students were incredibly good.
Engineering
Imperial College London
Anon, March 2008

Overall rating ****

Course content ****

The pace is astronomical but if you can keep up you can become a hot shot in no time!!

Student facilities ****

The facilities are very good.

Social life ***

Ok, there are too many men though for my liking!
great course
Mechanical Engineering Level 4 HNC (Edexcel)
Richmond Upon Thames College
d, June 2007

Overall rating ***

Course content ***

I really enjoy this course well taught

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Mechanics R Us
Plumbing NVQ Level 3 6089-3 (CG)
College Of Haringey, Enfield, And North East London (The)
Anthony, March 2008

Overall rating ***

Course content ***

Got taught the basics and general idea of what goes on the inside and speak all the componants used.

Student facilities ***

Very good.

Social life ***

The people was very friendly.
Hmmm!
Queen Mary, University Of London
Paula, March 2007

Overall Rating 7

Sports Nights

Student Union 7

Clubs and Societies 8

Accommodation 8

Yes, boat club, boat club!

Uni Facilities 7

Course and Lecturers 7

Eye Candy 7

If you are in a sports clubs!

City Life 7

Job Prospects 7

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