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Engineers are employed in every major industry. By applying the principles of science and maths to develop economical solutions to technical problems, an engineer's work provides the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. Often employed in specialist industries including aerospace, mechanical, biomedical, chemical, armed forces, electrical, agricultural or geological, the demand for highly skilled and motivated individuals is high.
The construction industry is worth around £65 billion each year and employs 1.9 million people. The sheer size and scope of the industry means that there is a wide range of opportunities to work in different areas. Close to home in Norfolk and Norwich, the sector is currently particularly buoyant so if you want to stay in this area when you have qualified, your job prospects are very good.
The table refers to general subject
areas only. There may be a range
of actual courses and subject
combinations available. Check with
the Learning Shop or individual
institutions for the latest information.The gender divide -
women in engineering
Traditionally engineering was
seen as a purely maledominated
industry. However,
the number of women entering
the profession has been slowly
increasing. Perhaps surprising
is the fact that female
professional engineers between
30 and 44 years old earn an
average of 9.2% more than
their male counterparts (WISE
2006). All disciplines welcome
women as colleagues and
equals in this most creative
profession.
Useful web sites for this sector include: www.semta.org.uk www.ice.org.uk www.ieee.org.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.ucas.com
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