Undergraduate Engineer Review

Item: Undergraduate Engineer at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

Review Submitted: January 2021

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

As an undergraduate engineer at Dyson, you complete a number of rotations across engineering teams before specialising and choosing a team to stay in for years 3 and 4 of the course. Day to day tasks vary depending on the rotation, but could include, research tasks, data analysis, rig design and building, testing, designing and ideation.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I find my programme very enjoyable and challenging both from an academic and professional stand point

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I've developed existing skills as well as learning new ones - Some skills transfer well from A-Levels such as analytical skills, CAD and maths. The most valuable skills I've gained come from working on real projects such as building test rigs, and identifying potential problems in solutions.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

The programme is highly structured and organised, there's never been a time where its not clear where we are supposed to be. Timetabling and plans are clear and well communicated

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

There is an entire team of staff for our course, meaning the support we get is outstanding. Student support advisors are available for any issue, regular 1:1s both with line managers and support advisors are encouraged, academic staff are on hand for all uni work too

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

We receive the same amount of degree support as any student at university would get - if not more

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Both aspects of the course enable better performance across all areas, the teaching from the degree is relevant and engaging, while the on-the-job experience gives a chance to apply all of the learning

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

There's a wide variety of clubs and groups to join, ranging from sports to faith groups. Some are dedicated for students, while others are company wide.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The Dyson Institute is a unique opportunity to study for a fully funded degree, while being able to take on challenges in engineering across a broad range of live projects.