Entry Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.

You will need a minimum of 64 UCAS points from one or more of the following:

• BTEC Level 3 Engineering
• AVCE/GNVQ in a related vocational area (Level 3)
• A-levels in maths and science subjects
• A related Access to Higher Education Certificate or other related Level 3 qualifications
• Related work experience supported by GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A** to C) or equivalent
• You will also need GCSE English and GCSE Maths at grade C (old specification) or grade 4 (new specification) or above OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills

Course Structure

U1 Engineering Design

• Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design specification in response to a stakeholder's design brief and requirements
• Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification
• Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report
• Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the solution/presentation

U2 Engineering Maths

• Identify the relevance of mathematical methods to a variety of conceptualised engineering examples
• Investigate applications of statistical techniques to interpret, organise and present data by using appropriate computer software packages
• Use analytical and computational methods for solving problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective engineering applications
• Examine how differential and integral calculus can be used to solve engineering problems

U3 Engineering Science

• Examine scientific data using both quantitative and computational methods
• Determine parameters within mechanical engineering systems
• Explore the characteristics and properties of engineering materials
• Analyse applications of A.C./D.C. circuit theorems, electromagnetic principles and properties

U4 Managing a professional Engineering Project

• Formulate and plan a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering problem
• Conduct planned project activities to generate outcomes which provide a solution to the identified engineering problem
• Produce a project report analysing the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages
• Present the project report drawing conclusions on the outcomes of the project

U15 Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Describe the design and operational characteristics of a PLC system
• Design a simple PLC program by considering PLC information, programming and communication techniques
• Describe the key elements of industrial robots and be able to program them with straightforward commands to perform a given task
• Investigate the design and safe operation of a robot within an industrial application

U19 Electrical and Electronic Principles

• Apply an understanding of fundamental electrical quantities to evaluate simple circuits with constant voltages and currents
• Evaluate simple circuits with sinusoidal voltages and currents
• Describe the basis of semiconductor action, and its application to simple electronic devices
• Explain the difference between digital and analogue electronics, describing simple applications of each

U20 Digital Principles

• Explain and analyse simple combinational logic circuits
• Explain and analyse simple sequential logic circuits
• Describe and evaluate the technologies used to implement digital electronic circuits
• Describe and analyse a range of digital subsystems, hence establishing the building blocks for larger systems

U22 Electronic Circuit and Devices

• Determine the operational characteristics of amplifier circuits
• Investigate the types and effects of feedback on an amplifier's performance
• Examine the operation and application of oscillators
• Apply testing procedures to electronic devices and circuits

Year 1 for part-time students

• U2 Engineering Maths (15 Credits) Level 4
• U3 Engineering Science (15 Credits) Level 4
• U15 Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (15 Credits) Level 4
• U19 Electrical and Electronic Principles (15 Credits) Level 4

Year 2 for part-time students

• U1 Engineering Design (15 Credits) Level 4
• U4 Managing a professional Engineering Project (15 Credits) Level 4
• U20 Digital Principles (15 Credits) Level 4
• U22 Electronic Circuit and Devices (15 Credits) Level 4

Maths and English skills development will be embedded into all units of the study programme through investigations, reports, calculations and project work.

Assessment & Feedback

Lectures, workshops, and weekly tutorials.

You will learn through a combination of practical work, written assignments, online study and class-based teaching, supported by relevant theoretical study. You will be assessed by a range of methods including assignments, projects and practical exercises.

Independent study: You will need to undertake significant independent study outside of taught sessions.

Assessment methods: Assessment is on a continuous basis with up to four assignments in each unit. Assessment is via coursework and time constrained assignments which takes a variety of forms including written reports.

Course Cost

Adult, part_time_day: £3500 per year

Fees are per academic year for UK students.

Course fee based on 2021-22 for UK residents. Non-UK citizens will need to provide sufficient document/s confirming your right to live and study in the UK e.g. confirmation of settled status.

Additional course costs can be found here