Rod Taylor Futures in Engineering
Rod Taylor
The Futures in Engineering programme is brought to Durham by the Rod Taylor family.
Eligibility
In addition to the standard eligibility criteria, you must also be studying the following subjects (or their equivalents) to be considered for the Engineering programme:
- A-Level Mathematics, and;
- Either A-Level Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics.
How does the Engineering Programme work?
As part of the Engineering programme, you will be allocated:
- A tutorial group (approx. 7 – 10 participants per group)
- An Engineering programme tutor-mentor
The Engineering programme takes place during the school term-time from April of Year 12 through to May of Year 13, with a different Engineering topic discussed in each three-week cycle as shown below:
Three-Week Programme Cycle
Participants attend a one-hour online tutorial with a tutor-mentor and up to 10 other participants.
Questions relating to the topic and the self-study pack from the previous cycle will be addressed and discussions facilitated between the participants and the tutor-mentor.
Participants attend a one-hour online mentoring session with their tutor-mentor.
Participants will have opportunities to discuss a range of topics, such as University life, UCAS applications, and more.
Participants receive an online introductory study pack including independent study resources for a certain Engineering topic.
Students complete structures self-study questions and submit responses to tutor-mentors for review.
Apply to Futures in STEM!
Applications for the Futures in STEM 2026 programme are now closed.