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Why Sunderland for Engineering

Taught by our experienced academic staff, you'll use our dedicated labs and equipment. You’ll also gain experience through placements with well-known companies. Our accredited courses can help you progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

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Engineering students working at Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in the Electronics Lab

Facilities

Our David Goldman Technology Centre has specialist engineering facilities. You'll use advanced labs for electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and product development. These spaces support our strong links with industry to help you develop your skills. You'll become an engineer who can make a difference in society and industry.

A 3D printer in the Centre of Excellence for Additive Technologies3D printer in the Centre of Excellence for Additive Technologies
Four different kinds of 3D printer on a bench in the Centre of Excellence for Additive Technologies3D printers in the Centre of Excellence for Additive Technologies
Various thermofluids equipment on a bench in the Thermofluids LabThermofluids Lab
Three students working on a project together in the Product Development LabProduct Development Lab
Students working on a project in the Mechanical Engineering LabMechanical Engineering Lab
Students working on equipment in the Electronics LabElectronics Lab
Various robotics equipment set up on benches in the Robotics LabRobotics Lab
Chairs lined up in front of the large screen in the Data Visualisation LabData Visualisation Lab
Two interactive touch screens set up with visual data in the Collaboration SuiteCollaboration Suite

Industry links

You'll benefit from our strong links with industrial partners. They help shape the curriculum, and advise on industry-based student projects. By offering work placements and experience, they can help you secure a graduate job.

Through our research and commercial work, we support local and national organisations. This helps them improve their operations and impact the economy. Specifically, our degree apprenticeship graduates make an impact by applying their skills at work.