Why?
The five main branches of engineering are aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical. At Oxford, as an undergraduate engineer, you will apply mathematics and sciences such as chemistry and physics to find novel solutions to problems or to improve existing solutions. In our current developing world, engineers are needed more than ever to tackle problems incorporated with our growing population, whilst considering factors such as safety, cost, and efficiency.
Course
Your average week studying the four-year Engineering Science course will consist of approximately ten lectures and two tutorials. In the first two years, all modules are mandatory, in your third and fourth years, you can begin to tailor your degree to the topics of engineering that you are interested in. In your first and second year, you will study modules such as mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering, structures, and energy systems. You will take four end of year examinations along with an assessment of engineering practical work in each of your first two years at Oxford.
In your fourth and final year, you will embark on six specialist courses, in addition to a major project which will involve significant original design and construction. You will be supervised by a member of academic staff throughout the duration of your project. You will be able to choose from over 100 topics for your project or, alternatively, you will be able to choose a topic of your own or one suggested by a sponsoring company.
Applying
Engineering Science requires A*A*A at A-level, including Mathematics and Physics, or 40 IB points. The A*s must be in Mathematics, Physics or Further Mathematics. Mechanics modules are also highly recommended in Mathematics A-levels. You must also take the Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) as part of your application.
Statistics
2017 - Applications: 904, Offers: 207, Acceptance Rate: 19%.
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For Engineering, you will typically have two interviews. Broadly speaking, these will be split into a technical interview and a more general interview. In the technical interview, you will be confronted with problems based on your mathematics and physics syllabi.