BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up) Awarded by UCLan
23040W1 | Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
Start Date | 09/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 18:00 TUE
Start Date | 09/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 18:00 TUE
Is this course for me?
Develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking technical responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will improve competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve and design solutions.ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY
Employers contribute to course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of industry and the competencies required for professional registration.
As part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) we have access to the partner employer network.
WORK PLACEMENTS
Work placements often lead to highly paid employment after completing your studies. Due to the part-time nature of the course, if you are not already in employment, it may be possible to arrange a work placement with one of our employer partners.
INDUSTRY RELEVANT
Industry partners include: Sellafield, Jacobs, Cavendish, Nuvia, UKRI, and Tenet.
This degree has been accredited by the IET under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
You will hear from industry leaders such as Sellafield, Highways England, Morson Projects, and others, as part of the guest speaker programme.
You will also have the opportunity to find out more about extending your studies to post graduate MSc level from specialist tutors from UCLan.
What will I study?
The following modules represent 120 credits to top-up from the 240 credits already gained to achieve the 360 credits required for a BEng (Hons) qualification.
Year 1:
• Professional Engineering Project (studied over the two-year programme)
• Control Engineering
• Sustainable Design
Year 2:
• Design for Manufacture
• Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Year 1:
• Professional Engineering Project (studied over the two-year programme)
• Control Engineering
• Sustainable Design
Year 2:
• Design for Manufacture
• Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
How long is the course?
One day a week for two academic years. Tuesday in the first year, Monday in the second year (could be subject to change).
How will I be assessed?
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods including written assignments, presentations, and exams.
What qualifications do I need?
Applicants from BTEC HND programmes in Engineering must have 240 credits at Levels 4 and 5, of which 120 must be at Level 5.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome.
We reserve the right to interview applicants.
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome.
We reserve the right to interview applicants.
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
What can I progress onto?
You may secure employment or a promotion at work. You may also work towards Incorporated Engineer status depending on your work experience and Chartered Engineer status through post graduate learning.
Masters Degrees - This course may lead to Masters programmes at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) or other higher education institutions.
Degree apprenticeships - This programme may be studied as part of a degree apprenticeship.
Masters Degrees - This course may lead to Masters programmes at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) or other higher education institutions.
Degree apprenticeships - This programme may be studied as part of a degree apprenticeship.
Other Information
University Advantage offer includes the following benefits:
• As a student of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as well as the University Centre you may access both institution's resources.
• Free student membership of the IET.
• Free text book - Advanced Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud.
• Free Casio fx-991EX calculator.
• Student copy of MATLAB for the duration of the course.
• Project budget enabling you to purchase equipment and/or text books to help with completion of your Professional Engineering Project.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Design and Manufacture.
As a student on a course awarded by UCLan you have access to their facilities including libraries, social facilities and the Students' Union.
• As a student of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as well as the University Centre you may access both institution's resources.
• Free student membership of the IET.
• Free text book - Advanced Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud.
• Free Casio fx-991EX calculator.
• Student copy of MATLAB for the duration of the course.
• Project budget enabling you to purchase equipment and/or text books to help with completion of your Professional Engineering Project.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Design and Manufacture.
As a student on a course awarded by UCLan you have access to their facilities including libraries, social facilities and the Students' Union.
Course Fees
£3750.00
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Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
7.68%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£26,097
Entry
£45,691
Median
£68,733
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
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Engineering and Technology
Design
Administration and Management
Mathematics
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English Language
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics
Science
Monitoring
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
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Opportunities
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RISE in employment in 5 years
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£22,745
Entry
£34,432
Median
£53,047
Potential
Typical Tasks
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- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Knowledge
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Design
English Language
Production and Processing
Skills
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Monitoring
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Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
4.66%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£19,138
Entry
£30,807
Median
£47,462
Potential
Typical Tasks
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