Industrial placements

Elevating Learning with Integrated Industrial Placements

A six month industrial placement is an integral part of the four year Design Engineering (MEng) course at the Dyson School. Students undertake their placement from April in their third year when they have the equivalent of BEng graduate level of expertise. Upon their return for their final year in September, they will have completed a major body of work, putting their developing skills into real-world practice and significantly enhancing their CVs.

Developing experience in the practical application of design engineering is fundamental to the values of the School, and we maintain links with an extensive range of industry partners who are often leaders in their fields through their effective use of design engineering. Our partners also recognise the value of supporting the next generation of designer engineers and innovators by developing links for graduate employment. We work closely with placement partners, supporting the recruitment process and jointly supervising the placement students during their six months with the company.

Placement timeline

October February April May June September late September / early October October
Opportunities are opened to students and recruitment begins Students secure placement Students begin their placements Student's placement will be visited by a tutor Formal submission due (interim report)
Final tutor visit and presentation
Placement ends
Formal submission due (final report) Exhibition event

 

Industrial placements key dates and timeline

 

Student placement destinations

Other destinations: Automata Technologies, Bespak, Better Future Factory, Blackbird8, Brompton, BYD Auto, Cambridge Consultants, Coutts, Createc, Emotech, Felcana, Festo, Fisikal, Fitch, Goldfinger, Google X, Horizons Studio, Hyperganic Technologies, Jaguar, Landrover, Jason Bruges, Kew Steam Museum, Kwickscreen, Microsoft Lift, Mindmusic labs, Monokoto, M-KOPA Solar Labs, N26, P&G, Proximity London, Q-Bot, Quarterre, Random International, SafetyNet Technologies,  TGO, TH3DOT SL, The Magic of Things, Tomorrow Lab, UN Studio, YidoBio, 3D People, 3M.

Student showcases

Our placement program offers students valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields, enabling them to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world settings. Throughout their placements, our students have had the privilege to work with industry-leading organisations. 

In 2023, our students embarked on diverse and dynamic placement experiences spanning a multitude of sectors. From academia to aerospace, agriculture to biotech, consulting to design, and robotics to technology, our students explored a wide array of industries. 

Also, explore our 2020 Industrial Placements.

 

Further information

Contact us

Dyson School of Design Engineering
Imperial College London
25 Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DB

design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8888

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