Engineering

Pupils who are considering Engineering courses at university should make sure they gain work experience to confirm their interest. In addition, a number of universities offer 'taster courses'. These courses tend to get booked up early, so make an early application.

• Headstart is a well-established education programme whose aim is to encourage students interested in mathematics or science to consider technology-based careers. It provides an opportunity for pupils in Year L6 to spend up to a week at university prior to making their UCAS application etrust.org.uk
• The Smallpeice Trust is an independent educational charity that runs hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and exciting engineering courses for pupils in Years 6-12.  www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/
• Tomorrow's Engineers tells you what engineering is about, covering different engineering disciplines, routes into engineering, case studies and an interesting FAQ section. www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology Find information on the wide roles within engineering
• Graduate Careers Website Useful articles on what to do next after receiving your engineering degree can be found in Careers advice - Options with your subject section - Engineering Connections.
• Women Into Engineering and Science (WISE)This website is designed to address the shortfall in young women considering engineering and science careers.

• Institute of Acoustics Find out about courses providing both acoustical and mechanical engineering accreditation. You will find a wide variety of applications for people interested in sound and vibration with an engineering bias.

Aeronautical engineering

• The Royal Aeronautical Society
  This website has a comprehensive careers section which can be accessed by clicking on Careers/Young Members.

Agricultural engineering

• Institution of Agricultural Engineers This is the professional body for the land based sector and includes agriculture, forestry, environment, amenity and horticulture.

Biochemical engineering

• UCL Department of Biochemical EngineeringUniversity College London established the first biochemical engineering department in the UK.

Biomedical engineering

• Imperial College Department of Biomedical EngineeringThis discipline covers science, engineering and medicine. This provides the link to Imperial College with details of courses and a description of biomedical engineering.

Chemical engineering

• Why not ChemEng?A very useful site with sections for students, teachers, parents and employers that explains all about chemical engineering.

• Institution of Chemical EngineersFind information about the skills required in chemical engineering, the financial rewards and career opportunities.

Civil and structural engineering

• Institution of Civil EngineersThe Education Zone in the Knowledge section has education and careers material for different age groups.

• Institution of Structural EngineersFind information for students in the Young Members section, including educational routes, accredited university courses, career profiles and current engineering projects such as the Eden Project.

• Chartered Institute of Building Services EngineersGo to building services on the homepage and click on Young Members section. Find useful weblinks and information on the range of courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level and by distance learning.

• Construction SkillsThis is the sector skills council site for construction and is the main provider organising apprenticeships. There is plenty of information for both students and undergraduates. There are details of the INSPIRE scholarships for funding undergraduates.

• bconstructiveThis website, geared towards young people, provides all the information you need to know about getting into the construction industry.

• Engineering Construction Industry Training BoardThe homepage has a downloadable video about careers in engineering with a direct link to goengineer.co.uk with detailed careers information.

Electrical/electronic engineering

• Institution of Engineering and TechnologySelect a sector of interest.

Engineering design

• Institution of Engineering DesignersThis is the professional body for designers who operate in widely diverse fields of engineering and product design.

• Environmental engineeringLook at civil engineering on this page, as this can be offered as part of a civil engineering degree or as a joint degree. Go to the Department of Civil, Environment and Geomatic Engineering.

Marine engineering

• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyVisit the Careers in the Marine Environment pages in the Careers section for information.

Mechanical engineering

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Visit the Careers in the Marine Environment pages in the Careers section for information.

Mining/materials

• Institute of Materials, Minerals and MiningThis website contains a wide range of careers-related information. Explore the education and training section which provides lists of accredited degrees and careers.

Naval architecture

• Royal Institute of Naval ArchitectureA very comprehensive booklet called Careers in Naval Architecture is available in the Careers section. It describes the career opportunities for naval architects in the UK and explains the routes to qualification.

Oil, fuel, energy engineering

• Oil careersThere is a general introduction to the oil and gas industry and more specific information about career opportunities and modern apprenticeships.