Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
Normally you would be expected to have a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an engineering subject or an appropriate combination of the following:
AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
GCE A-Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in maths/physics subjects
Other related Level 3 qualifications
Related work experience
Details
This is a part-time course over two years. Each unit is internally assessed, mostly with assignments and graded by lecturers. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The course is made up of both compulsory units and specialist units that enable you to study particular areas in depth.
COMPULSORY UNITS:
- Analytical methods for engineers
- Engineering science
- Engineering project
SPECIALIST UNITS:
- Mechanical principles
- Dynamics of machines
- Fluid mechanics
- Management of projects
- Engineering design
Course fees: £3,000
Staff credentials: All staff teaching on this course have worked in industry and have industry backgrounds. They all have the relevant high end qualifcations mixed with the industry experience that give high quality teaching, learning and experience to the programmes.
Expected workload: 7 hours per week on campus in face to face lecturers, seminars or workshops.
Additional costs: This course is designed for students to undertake research and analysis into various aspects of Construction. Each assignment will be designed to apply knowledge and understanding from various issues to various case study scanrios. Whilst it is not a compulsory requirement, students are encouraged to undertake part time work or work experience to further support the application of learning around theory and concepts, this will be at the learners' own cost.
Work Experience
N/A
Progression
upon completion of this course students can progress onto an HND, Foundation Degree or undergraduate degree programme in a relevant subject area. Some students will continue straight into employment or further, more specialist study.
