Benefits of a sandwich year BEng (hopefully MEng)

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The discussion centers on the advantages of pursuing a sandwich year while studying for a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, with aspirations to transition to an MEng. The participant, who is in their mid-30s and has extensive work experience but lacks formal engineering employment, acknowledges the value of practical experience gained during a sandwich year. They emphasize the importance of selecting a university with an applied research lab that may offer part-time engineering positions to students, thereby enhancing employability and real-world skills.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of BEng and MEng degree structures
  • Familiarity with sandwich year programs in engineering
  • Knowledge of applied research labs in universities
  • Awareness of the mechanical engineering job market
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  • Research universities with strong applied research labs in Mechanical Engineering
  • Investigate the benefits and requirements of sandwich year programs
  • Explore part-time engineering job opportunities available to students
  • Learn about the transition process from BEng to MEng programs
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Engineering students, particularly those in Mechanical Engineering, professionals considering a career shift into engineering, and individuals seeking to enhance their employability through practical experience.

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I have been studying with the Open University towards a BEng and am hoping to transfer to a 'bricks and mortar' university for September following some very god marks - if I continue to do as well as I have been I would hopefully be able to continue on and turn my degree into an MEng. I am studying mechanical engineering.

I'm in my mid 30s and have lots of work experience though I've never had any sort of paid work in engineering. I am well aware that doing a sandwich year can be extremely helpful for getting experience and proving yourself in a real world setting as an engineer, but I'm no spring chicken and it's not like I'm a school leaver who has never had a job at all...

So what should I do? AFAICS you have to decide now when you are applying.
 
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Pick a university with an applied research lab. They may hire students part time to do eng work. Cheap labor.
 

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