University of Exeter

Fhendra Susanto

I would recommend Material Engineering to people who love to combine science and engineering as their degree. On one side, you will be learning physics and chemistry and on the other side, you will be learning how to apply them on real life. Material engineer is a dying breed and there is much demand on material engineer. This is probably the reason I landed a job on Growth Asia. Growth Asia has been around for years but has just been trying their hands on grinding ball and I was brought in as a technical staff to troubleshoot problems and improve the production process.
I would also recommend taking any engineering degree in University of Exeter. One of the things I love is how hands-on the project is, even in my first year where I was tasked with creating a miniaturised version of hydro-electro generator in a team of six. Every year you will be given at least one project to work on and all the modules you will be taking can directly be applied into the project.

Aden Jabbari

MSc Finance and Management

What were your motivations for choosing your postgraduate programme?
People with a finance and/or management-based background are highly respected and in demand. I wanted to broaden my horizons and at the same time have the opportunity to study subjects closely aligned to my interest and current employment. I believe that studying in this area in a renowned University will help develop essential skills and enhance my employability. The University (Streatham Campus) is located close to the city centre. The friendliness of the people and peacefulness in Exeter made life much easier to adjust to a new environment.
Would you recommend this postgraduate programme to someone considering studying here, and if yes, why?
Yes. This programme is very interesting and it combines lectures from the School as well as guest speakers from industry. The lecturers not only teach the theory aspects but also apply this to the real world which gives students the ability to reflect on practice and experience. The teaching style not only focuses on exams, but allows us to gain a more in-depth knowledge of areas of our own interest as well as allowing us to practice what has been taught through group assignments. As a result students who graduate from here are trained to study independently, think critically and creatively and communicate effectively, which is extremely important for their career.