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From idea to career

A guide to 12 different engineering disciplines showing different pathways into engineering, to support students with their career decision-making.

Engineering is a diverse, wide-reaching sector and it can be hard to decide which of the many areas to pursue. In this booklet you will find an overview of several different types of engineering, including:

  • General engineering
  • Aerospace and aeronautical
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical
  • Civil and structural
  • Electrical and electronic
  • Energy
  • Marine
  • Materials
  • Mechanical
  • Production and manufacturing
  • Software and computing

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