Engineering Science | Balliol College

Student profile: Hannah

I didn't know what to expect from my four years at Balliol before I arrived but studying here has been amazing. You are provided with the opportunity to create the right balance between work and play to keep you motivated and there is really something for everyone. A 'typical balliolite' does not exist, everyone has their own quirks and personality that they are free to express and celebrate and I have met wonderful people that I know I will remain friends with for years to come. Engineering at Oxford is always challenging but with the help of the Balliol tutors we do well and we still have plenty of time to have fun. In college there is a great support system of engineers throughout the years and Balliol Engineering Society (BEERS) events will always be fond memories of mine. I loved Balliol from the moment I walked through the door and I will remember my days here for the rest of the life.

Number of places at Balliol

6–8

Subject information

See the Department of Engineering Science website and the course page on the undergraduate admissions website.

Course requirements

For information on what subjects you need to study at school, please see the undergraduate courses & admissions pages on the Department of Engineering Science website.

College requirements

We normally require A-Level candidates to obtain A grades in Mathematics, Physics, and in at least one further subject. Candidates taking other examinations are required to obtain correspondingly high grades in subjects including Mathematics and Physics.

Admissions/Selection criteria

For information on how applicants are assessed, see the undergraduate courses & admissions pages on the Department of Engineering Science website.

Engineering Science at Balliol

Engineering has been taught at Balliol for about 50 years. These days Balliol is one of the largest Oxford colleges in terms of the number of students studying Engineering subjects: approximately 36 undergraduate students at any one time. There are three tutors who are Tutorial Fellows of the college (see below).

Tutors

Professor Paul Buckley teaches materials, structures, and maths, and has research interests in materials engineering.
Professor Dominic O’Brien teaches electricity, and has research interests in optical communications.
Dr Robert Field teaches fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, and has research interests in membrane processes.