Current students of electrical engineering have really timed it right ­– the job opportunities are amazing. We’ve got to invest in the UK power industry for the next 40 years, and there are challenging and financially very rewarding careers out there.

In ECS you get a good mix of the theoretical and the practical, preparing you for your career. Your skills are almost instantly transferable because you have used the theory and the tools. It seems that on most days my inbox receives and email about an internship or a graduate offer with a company.

The ECS careers fairs offer many opportunities for employment and placements. Being in ECS really does open doors for you.