Engineering is an evolving sector that needs engineers with a wide variety of knowledge and skills. The University of Northampton’s Engineering BSc (Hons) degree will give you the foundations, key principles and professional skills you need in modern engineering and related industries. Our staff have significant industrial experience and use the latest learning and teaching technology.During your first year studying Engineering BSc (Hons), you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and concepts of engineering, along with knowledge and understanding of technical requirements and management issues. You will also cover design and analytical principles and materials science.In your second year of your engineering degree programme, you have the chance to do an optional industrial placement with your employer if you have one, an independently sourced placement or a paid placement (placements awarded on a competitive basis) through the Northants Engineering Training Partnership (NETP).In the second year, we will extend your knowledge and skills to more complex issues. We encourage you to work in an industrial setting so that you can work alongside professional, experienced engineers to solve real problems. We will work with the companies and oversee the work that you do to make sure you have the best possible learning environment. This experience will develop your problem-solving, and analytical skills and you will have the opportunity to use advanced computer aided engineering software packages.