This programme was launched with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to help meet industry demand; an industrial placement module and a strong commitment from over 100 employers gives the student the opportunity to gain confidence in an industrial setting; The course begins with a compulsory 1-week introduction to engineering module; 3 of the taught modules take place as consecutive intensive courses over a 9-week period; the other 2 have been designed to run over 12 weeks.