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Plymouth Broad Based Engineering
The aim of Headstart at Plymouth is to show that engineering is fun, interesting and can lead to a great career. We will do this by involving you in some exciting, hands-on activities and visits which may include:
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designing and testing a wave energy device
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playing robot football with cup winning robots
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designing a component using software then testing it to destruction
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visiting a local company to see luxury motor yachts being built.
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learning how to make a humanoid robot dance and score a goal
The course will allow you to explore careers in:
- Civil, Coastal and Structural Engineering
- Mechanical, Marine and Materials Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Robotics and Computing
- Mathematics and Statistics
You will also:
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Stay in student halls of residence
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explore by boat some of the coastal structures protecting the city
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socialise with current students, lecturers and practising engineers
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and participate in various leisure activities.
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