Open day questions: technology students
Thinking of studying a technology degree? Find out if it's the right course for you by asking these key questions when you're out at an open day...
By Ryan Lunn (Content executive, The Uni Guide) | 14 March 2025 | 1 minutes read
About the course
- Are my teachers also practitioners?
- How much of this course is practical and how much is theory?
- How much academic work involved i.e. writing essays?
Facilities and equipment
- What books/equipment will I need to buy?
- How much time will I need to spend in the library/ labs each week?
Placements and work experience
- Are there any industrial placements/field trips?
- Do I need to have practical work experience to do this course?
- Will companies take on interns from this course?
Assessment
- What is the split between exam/coursework/Group works/presentations?
- Do I need to complete a dissertation/ research based project?
Technology graduate prospects
- How can I get the most out of this course?
- Does the uni have any contacts with industry?
- What have graduates on this course gone on to do?
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