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Undergraduate Engineer Review

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

Review Submitted: January 2021

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am an undergraduate engineer working within the Personal Care category, having recently moved from the New Products Innovation, Future Concepts team. As an undergraduate engineer, I have worked across many live projects in varying stages of release. More recently, I have been working on the final stages of preparing a product for transfer to our manufacturing counterparts in SEA.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme is tough at times but I have never regretted my decision of joining the Dyson Institute. When I was younger I often found school boring, I did not understand the point of anything I was learning but at Dyson you get to learn and then immediately apply many of the learnings on real projects within Dyson. I have also been able to explore other areas of business through events and mentors.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
At the Dyson Institute, I have developed more skills than I could have imagined. Firstly, my engineering skills (mathematics, scientific knowledge, etc.) has grown far more than I believe it would have done at a traditional university. But also the vital skills of working daily within teams on real projects within a global engineering firm, such as presentation skills whether that be to the team or at a global product launch event.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The Dyson Institute community of staff, support and students is ever expanding. As such the organisation and structure of the programme is great. There have been some small issues a long the way - as a result of being a new programme, but Dyson are very quick to learn and improve. If there was something we weren't happy with, the staff are always quick to try and remedy it and help.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots! Whenever support is needed I know that I can find many people at Dyson willing to help. Not only do we have great student support advisers for each year but also all staff are more than happy to provide support where they can. This support is also available from the huge wider Dyson network.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive plenty of support. I know that if I ever needed more I could simply ask and they would do their best to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Almost everything on the course ties in with each other. The academics studies are tailored to helping within the workplace and vice versa. We also receive regular support on the how to meet the apprenticeship standards.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots! However, it's not your typical university and it is in a slightly remote location so options may be limited compared to some universities. But, as Dyson has such a big network it would be difficult to find a sport or activity that someone else didn't do or that there wasn't already a club at Dyson for. Malmesbury is great for cycling and running etc. and we had a free gym!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has taught me so much in such a short time and I feel as though it has set me up well for my future. I would not, however, recommend it for everyone - it isn't a typical university and doesn't have quite the same type of social aspect (drinking, clubbing etc!) that a normal university would have. That isn't to say we don't have fun :)
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?
If you can manage your time well and enjoy being constantly pushed and challenged then go for it. It is a great opportunity and if you can give up on the clubbing side of university and the bigger number of students your age there then you will enjoy it. The salary is a perk too :)
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