Types of engineering Engineering is a vast field.
Most engineering
degrees focus on one specific discipline, though
there are some that let you try a bit of everything.
Mechanical Electronic
Mechanical engineers design, develop and improve mechanical components Electronic engineers research, design, develop and test electronic components,
and systems that make our world and lives function; everything from power devices and systems for different industries, including aerospace, data
plants and microscale sensors to driverless cars. Disciplines within the communications and robotics. This whole area of engineering is about
mechanical engineering field include aerospace, automotive, computer- designing, making, running, and servicing things that people need.
aided design (CAD), robotics, and nanotechnology.
Civil Architectural
Civil engineers help shape the world and improve people’s lives by designing, Architectural engineers construct, plan, and design projects. In conjunction
creating and maintaining the buildings and large structures that we need. with other team members, they focus on building structure and interior design.
They build all sorts of things – from roads, bridges, dams and tunnels They might be involved in areas such as heating, air conditioning, electrical,
to railways, hospitals, and airports. They also play an important role fire protection, lighting, plumbing and other systems specific to the project.
in rebuilding projects, such as in the event of natural disasters.
Environmental Medical
Environmental engineers assess the impact on air, water, soil and noise levels Medical engineers transform and save lives by researching and evolving
of engineering projects. They also plan and design equipment and processes the innovations that improve our health and healthcare systems, including
for the treatment and safe disposal of waste material and assess what 3D organ printing, prosthetic limbs, wearable technology, and specialist
may cause problems for the environment in the long-term. Environmental equipment like wheelchairs.
engineering is considered a subset of civil engineering.
Electrical Integrated
Electrical engineers cover the generation, distribution, application Integrated engineers have a broad range of engineering skills including
and control of electrical energy. They work on a huge range of things – aspects of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and manufacturing
from wind turbines to railway lines; power networks to battery design. engineering. Their broad knowledge allows them to work in a wide
Electrical engineers develop skills and technological knowledge needed variety of roles where several skills might be required.
to design, assess and improve electrical systems.
You can study all these areas of engineering at Cardiff University. Other specialist areas include chemical engineering, agricultural engineering,
nuclear engineering, marine engineering, biomedical engineering, software engineering and more. Find out more at cardiff.ac.uk/engineering/courses
