Future Engineering
Experience what it means to design the future
Career Exploration: Future Engineer
The Career Exploration: Future Engineer experience gives scholars a real-world look at how today’s engineers and innovators are building tomorrow’s world. Through industry visits, expert-led workshops, and interactive museum experiences, they explore how ideas become machines, products, and technologies that shape everyday life.
Along the way, scholars begin to understand whether a future in engineering, robotics, or technology-driven design is right for them.
Fee: + £ 999
- First-Hand Industry Experience
- Networking Opportunities
- Real-World Workshops
- Career Mentorship
- Professional Skills Development
Why Explore Engineering in Oxford?
Oxford and London are surrounded by world-class engineering, science, and technology institutions — from historic scientific academies to cutting-edge automotive plants and robotics companies. Here, scholars don’t just read about innovation; they see it happening in front of them.
For students curious about how things work, how systems are designed, and how technology shapes the future, this is an opportunity to explore engineering in the places where breakthroughs are made.
Where Scientific Ideas Become Reality
Visit 1 — The Royal Society, London
At the world’s oldest independent scientific academy, scholars discover where centuries of breakthroughs began. They explore how pioneering discoveries in physics, engineering, and technology have shaped the modern world — and how today’s engineers build on this legacy through collaboration, experimentation, and innovation.
Engineering Precision in Motion
Visit 2 — BMW Group MINI Plant
At the BMW Group MINI Plant, scholars witness one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing systems in the world. They go behind the scenes to see robots and human engineers working side by side — a live demonstration of automation, design, efficiency, and quality control at scale.
“I was really shocked by how technology is right now because I never thought what robots can do to this point. The BMW plant is such a big factory but only 130 people working here which is so insane!”
From Early Machines to AI
Visit 3 — Science Museum, London
At the Science Museum, scholars explore the evolution of engineering — from early mechanical inventions to space exploration, computing, and artificial intelligence. Through interactive exhibits and guided exploration, they see how creative problem-solving and technological progress have transformed the way we live, travel, and communicate.
Engineering Solutions for a Changing World
Visit 4 — Institution of Mechanical Engineers
At the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, scholars get an insider’s view of modern engineering practice. Through talks and activities with industry professionals, they learn about cutting-edge work in sustainability, robotics, and product design. The visit highlights how engineers balance creativity, responsibility, and technical skill to solve global challenges.
Engineering workshop
Autonomous Vehicle Workshop with Zeev Suprun (Oxa)
Experience the future of transportation in a practical workshop led by Zeev Suprun, Senior Software Engineer at Oxa, a leader in autonomous driving technology. Scholars discover how robotics, AI, and machine learning are revolutionising mobility — and even get to explore the logic behind self-driving vehicles through real-world demonstrations and collaborative design activities.
What You’ll Learn
How engineers turn ideas into real-world products, machines, and systems
How automation, robotics, and AI work together in modern manufacturing
How scientific discoveries at institutions like The Royal Society shape engineering today
How autonomous vehicles “think” and make decisions using sensors, software, and data
The role of sustainability and responsible design in tackling global challenges
Core skills in problem-solving, systems thinking, teamwork, and communication
Where This Experience Can Lead
The Engineering & Robotics exploration opens doors to a wide range of technical and creative careers that shape how we live, move, and interact with technology.
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Mechanical Engineer
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Robotics Engineer
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Automotive / Aerospace Engineer
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Software or Systems Engineer
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AI / Machine Learning Engineer
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Product Design or Industrial Design Engineer
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Sustainability / Energy Engineer
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Researcher or Academic in Engineering & Technology
