Undergraduate student profiles

See what our undergraduate students have to say about their Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil and Structural Engineering degrees.

Tyler

The best thing about being an engineering student is the opportunity that you get

Tyler Mechanical Engineering MEng

Tyler is really interested in engineering and design, and after researching different courses and universities, decided ºù«Ӱҵ was for him.

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My degree will help me to develop an analytical mind-set

Leonardo Marchiori Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics with a Year in Industry MEng

Leonardo Marchiori is an undergraduate at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, studying towards his Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics with a year in industry MEng. From Italy, he moved to ºù«Ӱҵ for his course and has since been enjoying university life, the city and the nearby Peak District.

Aryan Malekjahanabadi

On my year in industry there were fantastic opportunities for developing technical skills

Aryan Malekjahanabadi Year in Industry with Mott MacDonald

Aryan Malekjahanabadi talks here about the valuable experience his Year in Industry gave him.

Meg stood by Clifton suspension bridge.

My degree helped me learn to be more organised and proactive

Meg Orloff Aerospace Engineering BEng

Meg decided a "traditional" engineering career wasn't for her; she developed a career in data assurance, and now analyses financial information for PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers).

A profile photo of Alex Buxton.

The world-class facilities offered by the Diamond building made ºù«Ӱҵ stand out from the other universities

Alex Buxton Aerospace Engineering BEng

Alex enjoys the variety of practical and theoretical elements that come from the course's interdisciplinary nature.

A profile photo of Andrej Roibu.

I was particularly attracted to the interdisciplinary nature of the course at ºù«Ӱҵ

Andrei Roibu Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Andrei's favourite part of the course has been the variety of diverse, challenging projects available.

A profile photo of Amy McLauchlan.

I wanted to study something that would give me a broad range of skills and the best chance of making a difference to the world

Amy McLauchlan Aerospace Engineering with a Year in North America MEng

Amy appreciates the combination of engineering and technical knowledge alongside project work and opportunities such as her year abroad.

A profile photo of Will Proud.

I'd say aerospace is the pinnacle of interdisciplinary engineering

Will Proud Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng

Will feels fortunate to be graduating in an exciting time for the space industry.

Aerospace student Brandon O'Connell at the Sir William Siemens Challenge: MindSphere Live

Since I was a child, I have always had a fascination with space and spacecraft

Brandon O'Connell Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

ºù«Ӱҵ native Brandon knew that staying local was the best option for his studies, thanks to the university's reputation and facilities.

A photo of William stood outdoors

The Foundation Year was very useful and provided a great introduction to university life

William MacDonald-Lowe MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

Following a placement with Rolls Royce, William decided he wanted to pursue a career in engineering.

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