FdEng Industrial Engineering

Key Facts

• Flexible course allows you to follow single modules if you wish
• The course leads to IEng (Incorporated Engineer),the IET and IMechE are the accrediting bodies
• Study flexibly on either day release or block release allowing you to fit study around work
• Excellent links to industry and local businesses
• The University invested £500K in engineering equipment in 2012
• Use industrial standard equipment in our specialist engineering laboratories
• Students will have a mentor regularly visiting the workplace
• Friendly, open tutors will listen if you need help have a query
• Investment of equipment from major companies and local suppliers

FdEng Industrial Engineering

Course content

This foundation degree will not only cover the traditional theoretical aspects associated with engineering but also encompass new and emerging technologies that are crucial to maintaining efficiency in a competitive world market. You will take part in practical laboratory work and work based learning in your workplace. Tutorial demonstrations and assessed practical work are also part of the course.

You will study a range of core modules and have the opportunity to choose a specialist route from five options: mechatronics, automation and instrumentation, plant maintenance, mechanical or electrical engineering.

typical course content

• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science
• Work based modules
• Diagnostics, Maintenance and Functional Safety
• Project Management and Presentation Techniques
• Optional modules are available

Career opportunities

The course will develop your intellectual and practical skills to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing technology and business environment. As well as continuing your professional development the course prepares you for:

• a career as a professional engineer in industry
• a management role in industry

Course duration

Part-time

Two years - Day release/Block release

Entry requirements and applying

BTEC national qualification or qualifications equating to 120 UCAS points to include one A2 level pass or equivalent in a relevant subject.  Further potential can be assessed at interview if necessary.  AS  awards in appropriate subjects, can also be accepted as meeting the entry standards provided that the required UCAS points are achieved.  Additionally, five GCSE passes at grades A, B or C will be expected including Mathematics, Science (Double Award), and English or Welsh.

All applicants must be employed in an appropriate role/job function in industry. Advice and guidance to applicants regarding their appropriate experience and their industrial background will be offered by the admissions tutor. Personal experience is taken into account even if no formal education qualifications are held.