IMPACT Programmes: Engineering Design and Technology

About

Students experience the full design cycle, from identifying problems and generating ideas to prototyping and testing solutions. The programme places strong emphasis on collaborative project work, critical thinking, and the practical application of engineering principles. Using digital tools, physical modelling, and sustainable design practices, students learn to transform ideas into tangible outcomes.

Throughout each two-week Sprint, students undertake five design-led challenges linked to the Sprint’s theme, exploring areas such as mechanical systems, product engineering, sustainable design, architecture, and prototyping. The final challenge, the IMPACT Hackathon, brings together teams to present thoughtful solutions to pressing global issues introduced by visiting industry leaders.

Working in small, mixed groups drawn from across the courses, students apply the knowledge, skills and perspectives developed during the Sprint. Guided by the three pillars of sustainability; social, environmental and economic, they explore purposeful, creative solutions. The Hackathon enables students to contribute meaningfully, sharing their newly acquired skills and insights with clarity and confidence

Target group

Boys and girls aged 13-17.

Course aim

IMPACT Learning Model is our bespoke framework that defines the goals of education, methods, and outcomes students are expected to achieve. Powered by Impact’s Agile, Future-Ready Learning Model, students will:

Improve problem solving skills
Build creativity, precision, and problem-solving through agile sprints and challenges

Build new set of skills
Improve design thinking, prototyping, and technical presentation skills

Learn the power of collaboration
Collaborate in diverse teams with autonomy and continuous feedback

Nurture the inner voice
Strengthen ethical reasoning, sustainability awareness, and decision-making

Visit Universities
Explore academic pathways through university taster days and mentorship

Explore industry insights
Gain insight into engineering and design through industry immersion

See the bigger picture
Develop resilience and innovation for a changing world

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