Composites Manufacture University of Bristol

Overview

The Composites Manufacture programme from University of Bristol students benefit from the use of cutting-edge equipment and expertise at the universities and at the National Composites Centre, which provides a world-class facility to bridge the gap between research and industrial application. A highly skilled workforce and technical leadership are required to support industry. Our programme promotes the development of a radical and innovative mindset that is necessary to make composite materials and structures one of the key enablers in a sustainable future.

The CDT aims to provide the UK composites sector with EngD graduates equipped with the advanced technical and leadership skills required for effective adoption of new knowledge and technologies in composites manufacture. The relevant industry areas include aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy and construction. The research component is carried out in industry, with students spending 75% of their time located with their industrial sponsor. An integrated transferable skills training programme is included, covering communication, career development, innovation, management, and translational research skills. We have produced an exciting integrated programme enabling graduates to become leaders in sustainable composites engineering.

Career opportunities

Students follow a structured professional development programme that prepares EngD students for industrially based research. As the research programme is based in industry, graduates will be ready to apply for chartered status with an appropriate learned institution and are expected to take up leadership positions within the composites manufacturing industry. Recent graduates have taken up employment at Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and the National Composites Centre.