Four year dainton course in electrical engineering at imperial college

The paper describes the Four Year Dainton Course in Electrical Engineering at Imperial College. The reasons for the introduction of the course are outlined, and the course objectives and requirements are described, from the pre-university year of industrial training, through four years of academic study, to the completion of objective training by means of a degree project. The motivation of sponsoring companies and undergraduates is examined, and the success of the course, in terms of the response of graduates, undergraduates and sponsors, is discussed.