The Broad-based Engineering residential Insight into University course at the University of Sheffield is a summer school giving Year 12 students a taster of university life and different engineering disciplines.
The Cutting Edge of Engineering
Have you got an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths? Want to experience student life at university? Looking to know more about the different areas of engineering? Then Insight into University at Sheffield is an amazing opportunity for you to explore all these aspects!
What is it all about?
During five days at the University of Sheffield you will carry out exciting, interesting and challenging activities with like-minded people. This course will develop your teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, which are integral to your future success. Engineering is the development of creative problem solving - come along and see if it's for you. During the course you will sample a wide variety of engineering subject areas through laboratory classes and taster lectures. All these sessions will help inform your future degree choice.
What will I be doing?
You will be based in the Diamond building using state-of-the-art, practical laboratories and equipment to learn about programming robots, how to test electricity, mixing chemicals, bioengineering and much more. To see the video from one of our previous EDT summer schools, please click here.
Will this course suit me?
This course will suit you if you are interested or want to find out more about the following subjects:
•Aerospace Engineering
•Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering; Computer Systems Engineering
•Bioengineering
•Chemical Engineering
•Civil and Structural Engineering
•Electronic and Electrical Engineering
•General Engineering
•Materials Science and Engineering
•Mechanical Engineering
Who will be on this course?
This is a mixed course for 30 students.
Dates of course
8th July - 12th July 2024 (4 nights residential)
Price of course
£550 (Bursaries are also available)