Getting into Engineering Courses

The essential student guide to winning a place on the engineering course of their choice. Now in its sixth edition, Getting into Engineering Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information on what you need to do to secure a place on the course of your choice and take the first steps towards your dream career. Featuring all new first-hand case studies from current students and vital guidance from admissions tutors, this guide will lead you through every step of the process, including: Advice on researching and choosing the right course for you Guidance on securing invaluable work experience placements Support on how to prepare a winning UCAS application Tips on how to create a personal statement with impact, including brand new examples Ways to shine at interview, with details of current issues you might be asked to discuss Information on further training and the career paths open to graduates MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice. Title Page Series Page Contents About the authors Acknowledgements Re-inventing the wheel: Introduction 1| The nuts and bolts: Studying engineering 2| Building blocks: Getting work experience 3| Measure twice, cut once: Choosing your course 4| Righty tighty, lefty loosey: Completing your UCAS application 5| Fire on all cylinders: The personal statement 6| A well-oiled machine: Succeeding at interview 7| Don’t get your wires crossed: Non-standard applications 8| Elbow grease: Results day (and pre-results day) 9| Building bridges: Fees and funding 10| A cog in the machine: Further training, qualifications and careers 11| Light years ahead: Further information Glossary Back