Career Support
Career Ready Graduates
The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides a wide range of activities that support both students and employers in meeting their employment needs. Each year many of our students and graduates work within a range of companies both locally and internationally to underpin the theory taught within the degree curriculum.
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I'd recommend student placement because I was able to put my existing skills and knowledge into practice, as well as developing my innovative thinking and expressing my personality. It made me a more professional engineer. I am glad that I took the opportunity when I did. Emma Boyd
MEng Aerospace Engineering
Rolls Royce, UK
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We recognise the importance of skills acquired through participation in extracurricular activities, such as voluntary work, part-time jobs and sport, which are attractive to potential employers. Gain accreditation for skills developed outside of your degree.
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Queens have provided me with many different opportunities including the Engineering Leadership Program, through it I have obtained an Advanced Leadership Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering. Alice Purcell
MEng Mechanical Engineering
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They can help you plan your route from study to graduate employment, giving expert career advice at our dedicated One Elmwood Student Centre.
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This practical industry or sector experience can prove a fantastic learning opportunity and invaluable in launching your graduate career.
International Study![PHOTO: Niall Hollywood](/schools/media/Media,670285,en-600x399.jpg)
I feel my degree has equipped me with the skills necessary to begin a successful and exciting career, with opportunities in a variety of industries. My experience during placement with B/E Aerospace has fueled my ambition to become more involved in the global aviation industry. Niall Hollywood
BEng Mechanical Engineering
B/E Aerospace, UK
Browse opportunities
My Future allows students to search hundreds of internship and graduate job opportunities, through the relationships the University has built with employers, both internationally and locally.
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If you are an employer looking to engage with any of the careers activities within the School, please follow the link below for further information
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